Front hubs

[maulbeagle]

I've got a 2011 D22. Are there any problems with driving around with the front hubs locked but the transfer case only in 2H ?
The reason I ask is to save having to get out and lock the hubs to go into 4wd mode, it would be easier just to select 4H on the transfer case.

Cheers

 

[sparra04]

it is suggested you lock hubs occasionally to lube everything
if i am out all day i dont lock and unlock all the time,i leave them in all day and just change back to 2wd when required
i even lock them b4 i leave home
but i wouldnt leave them permantly locked as they will wear out a lot sooner

 

[180degrees]

I doubt it does any damage, just uses more fuel, the single cab 4x4's come with them locked from the factory.

 

[maulbeagle]

OK thanks guys.

 

[chule]

A mate of mine (ex nissan mech too) leaves his front hubs locked all the time. Has had no problems after 5 or 6 years of doing it. Just changes the front diff oil more frequently.

 

[jap55s]

Wear and tear more rapidly