Locking hub question

[H8IMPORTS]

I was wondering can you drive with the Warn Manual hubs locked without the 4WD engaged in the woods without hurting the hubs? I like seeing what I can do in 2WD and then if I need it putting it in 4WD to get me out. I won't like getting out in a mud hole to engage the hubs. LOL

Thanks chris

 

[FROADER]

That's fine, just don't keep them locked without engaging 4x4 all the time. Just going out for the day is totally fine.

 

[92Explorer06]

If I know that I am going to go mudding and it isnt that far away I will lock in my hubs before I even leave the house. I havent had any problems yet, plus I also like to see what I can do in 2wd, wich is quite a bit I love the x.

 

[DeRocha]

I see no problems locking them in and engaging 4x4 on the fly... The only downside is less mpg due to the extra drag of the front drive train.

 

[Rustang©]

so, in theory i could drive around on hard concrete all day without any issues, as long as the front diff is not engaged?

Thanx

 

[DeRocha]

so, in theory i could drive around on hard concreate all day without and issues, as long as the front diff is not engadged?

Thanx

That's no theory thats fact (provided you don't have a front locker).. We have members up in Canada that leave their hubs locked most of the time and just engage the T-case when needed..

 

[Rustang©]

thanks, i was pretty sure of that, i just didn't want to test it without any prior thought, lol.

Thanks

 

[fordboy91]

i leave mine locked most of the time till i put in my front locker

 

[H8IMPORTS]

Thanks!!!

Chris