Manual Hubs

04QC4X4 · #1 10-01-2007, 05:39 PM

I was wondering if anyone has installed manual locking hubs. I was thinking that it might save some diesel and some wear and tear on the front end. If anyone has done this: What brand did you install? Was it worth it?

Thanks.

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JimmyDiablo · #2 10-01-2007, 08:34 PM

I have not installed them on the diesel on my old yota I did and it was night and day. power, gas mileage and speed really picked up.

tonyslaramie · #3 10-02-2007, 01:08 PM

Hey there, Dynatrac makes a hub conversion kit, it's about $1800 in parts, and something I've been considering myself, for economy, and the ability to have 2-wheel low range to save the clutch backing heavy trailers up hills and around corners. Somthing I want to do, but at the moment insufficiant fundulations prevent it. Good luck,

steve05ram360 · #4 10-02-2007, 01:33 PM

here's another option... http://www.emsoffroad.com/index1.htm about $1300~1400 bux...

04QC4X4 · #5 10-02-2007, 05:25 PM

Thanks for the input guys. I was just wondering about the options. I think it would pay off in the long run, but that a lot of cash up front. I'll let you know if I decide to do it.

KillerCummins · #6 10-03-2007, 11:58 AM

Why do those help if we dont have lockers in the front?

steve05ram360 · #7 10-03-2007, 12:16 PM

takes the servicing of the front hubs from approx $400 bux down to $40 bux, much cheeper. allows the 2 front's to spin freely w/o driving the axle which helps on mpg (supposedly). I'm considering yanking my front DS for a month to see what, if any, mpg change there is. I know that when my front bearings go, the EMS kit is going in and it would be a great selling point to the little woman (I dont think she really cares) when the time comes.

KillerCummins · #8 10-03-2007, 12:51 PM

I had my shaft off for about 3 tanks. only went up 1mpg. Thats not much, but when your as low as 14-15 and get 16, its a little more significant than 30 and 31. It was definitely not worth being without the ability to throw it in 4wheel. The day after I put it back on, I ended up having to use 4x4 for the better part of the day. Boy was I glad to have it. I try to keep mine on at all times, after all, thats why i got it. just my .02

steve05ram360 · #9 10-03-2007, 12:54 PM

with 37's on there I dont doubt the low gain, some have reported up to 4 mpg difference, however IIRC they are running stock tires. I use my 4x4 enough to leave it on all the time as well, I'd just like to see what if any difference there was.

KillerCummins · #10 10-03-2007, 01:05 PM

Then by all means, take it off bro. I think mine is a 15 or 16 at the T-case, and I dont remember what size at the axle, but its the only star socket I have, I can look tonight if you dont have a set and would like to know which one to buy(doubt you dont have a set). Just so you know, I will be jealous if your gain is better than mine was[:@].Just kidding. However, I'm more interested in lowering my egts, since drew has got me worried about melting valves with one of his replies to another post. Good luck.