auto to manual hubs

[69millwright]

I have a 2000 ranger and if i change to manaul hubs how does that work if the tcase will not engageicon_confused:

 

[srteach]

The tcase and hubs have no interlock between them. One can work without the other. However, the tcase and the hubs must both work correctly to transfer pulling power to the front wheels.

In this case, the tcase not working will never send power to the front axle, no matter what condition the hubs are in (locked or unlocked). If the hubs are locked in without the tcase working, you will be turning the front axle/wheels/driveline with power from the rear wheels transferred through the ground. This wastes torque from the rear turning excess front end mass.

If the tcase works correctly, then the front axle will spin if the hubs are not locked in (unused power, which turns everything except the wheels), but will transfer power to the wheels if the hubs are locked (pulling power).

Manual hubs mean you must get out of the truck to lock the hubs in or take them out. That is the operational difference.

 

[adsm08]

There aren't really any worthwhile conversion kits for the 00 that I am aware of.

Best bet is to rob parts off an 01+ for the live axle setup.

 

[getrdone52]

The tcase and hubs have no interlock between them. One can work without the other. However, the tcase and the hubs must both work correctly to transfer pulling power to the front wheels.

In this case, the tcase not working will never send power to the front axle, no matter what condition the hubs are in (locked or unlocked). If the hubs are locked in without the tcase working, you will be turning the front axle/wheels/driveline with power from the rear wheels transferred through the ground. This wastes torque from the rear turning excess front end mass.

If the tcase works correctly, then the front axle will spin if the hubs are not locked in (unused power, which turns everything except the wheels), but will transfer power to the wheels if the hubs are locked (pulling power).

Manual hubs mean you must get out of the truck to lock the hubs in or take them out. That is the operational difference.

So if you leave the T-Case engaged full time but leave the hubs unlocked, will that lead to future problems like wearing on parts or loss of MPGs? I want to permanently lock my T-Case so all I need to do is push my hubs in because that's the only way I can get my 4x4 to work.