Front pig ?

[B.T.O'Rourke]

I'm in the middle of a serious explorer project, and I've got most everything that I want, but I was thinking, I have the pig out, should I weld the spider gears?? I rarely use 4wd unless climbing,crawling or playing in the swamps. but never on the roads or when going faster than 25 mph. I really don't want to spend a bunch of money on a locker, but I want the extra traction! Any suggestions??

 

[Robb]

I rarely use 4wd unless

Is this thing ever going to be on the road? If it isn't a 100% trail rig, I wouldn't even think of doing it.

 

[B.T.O'Rourke]

and why is that? I have manual locking hubs, and I'm always in 2wd, my axle wouldn't be turning, right? only when I have at least 1 hub locked in. And also, if in the rare chance that I did need 4wd on the road, couldn't I just lock 1 hub?

 

[ALYZ1FLR]

I can see your logic !

I dont see any real problem,other than the extra strain on the housing and the push stear when you do use it. Be kind to it. It is an alum. housing.

 

[B.T.O'Rourke]

hey thanks guys, I've really been considering this, but I wanted a little feedback before I did. I just painted the front pig last night, and hopefully will be ready by this weekend to put the motor, trans, and axles in by this weekend! wish me luck.