How to fit free wheeling hubs to a 4x4 & why! #1055

Manual free wheeling hubs were, once, commonplace on the majority of 4x4s on the road, some having them fitted as Standard Equipment from the factory. These days, not so much, Suzuki don't even offer them as an optional extra on their current model Jimny, the Generation 4. They are still available through the 'aftermarket' suppliers for the Jimny & the majority of other models of 4x4s. There are some real benefits to fitting Manually activated front locking hubs, the majority of Automatically locking or those operated by vacuum tend to become rather unreliable, often disconnecting drive to the wheel when under high levels of torque. This can not only cause significant damage to your drive train due to shock loading but also leave you stranded with no drive to your front wheels. In this video I explain the drive train layout for Part Time 4x4s, the benefits of fitting Manual Free Wheeling hubs & the reasons benefits these have over both Automatic locing hubs & vehicles that have no locking hubs fitted. I'm sure this video will be helpful to the majority of 4x4 owners who use their vehicles for towing or off-road too... Enjoy Andy Thanks for watching, producing these videos does cost a great deal of time & some money too. I'm hoping you found this & other videos on the channel entertaining/helpful if you did then maybe you'd beable to send over a dollar or two to help support the channel so we can keep doing what we do best. If not then you can help in other ways - why not share the video you enjoyed on your facebook or other Social media platform - it's amazing how one single post can then be shared causing a sudden surge in views! Here's a link to Mrs Mechanic's new YouTube channel, you'll see lots of behind the scenes videos & also her epic ride down the full length of New Zealand on a tiny Honda Monkey motorcycle - off road!! https://www.youtube.com/@onelittlelady Now, remember, you can get your dirty hands on the new Andy Mechanic Merchandise through the new Andy Mechanic Zazzle store, just click on the link below: https://www.zazzle.co.nz/store/andymechanicyoutube Also, if you’re keen to get an embroidered work shirt or jacket then visit: http://andymechanic.uniformnz.com/ Both Zazzle & UniformNZ can ship to anywhere in the World so if you are far far away then just email them for a quote. You can also become a Patron to the Andy Mechanic YouTube channel. Patrons get special access to up and coming projects, future info about the channel & of course background info on the Tool Girls too! Here’s a link: www.patreon.com/Andymechanic If you'd like to send something through by post - a letter to be read out in the 'Mail Call' videos or maybe a parcel containing a surprise for your favorite Tool Girl, maybe a new tool for us to use in a video or a YouTube channel sticker for the cabinet door or toolbox then you can send it here: Andy Mechanic YouTube channel PO Box 6265 Victoria Street West Auckland Post Code 1142 New Zealand You'll be sure to get a shout out on one of the videos too! ….or just flick me an email: [email protected] Thanks for all your support, until next time... Andy