avm manual hubs

[88gt]

hey ya'll with them avm hubs, it says that the axle-shafts shouldn't move with the wheels, but if i engaged the 4wheel drive, does that mean i'd just be shooting blanks? i deal with a lot of spotty black ice in the winter and the quick engaging 4x4 saved my a$$ a few times, i would lose that saving grace if i changed the hubs wouldn't i? i DEAL with the automatic hubs sometimes sticking on, and all that fun stuff so options would be nice. would i be better off replaceing the autohubs or switching over?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

If the weather is supposed to be dicey I leave my hubs locked in and cruise in 2wd. If I need 4x4 it is a lever yank away, yours truck would be the same but probably with a knob rather than a lever.

Be sure you are not spinning your rear tires when you engage the 4x4, it will slam into 4x4 and eventually break something.

 

[Mutant Pony]

I do the same, My hubs are locked in all winter long. The only time I unlock them is if I am getting on the e-way and it is dry.

 

[88gt]

allright, thats what i was thinking. Running with them locked on the asphalt wont damage the drivetrain will it, or will it not because the front diff doesn't ave a locker in it(As far as i know)

 

[Mutant Pony]

No, won't hurt a thing. Some people claim it hurts gas mileage but, I haven't seen it proven.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

allright, thats what i was thinking. Running with them locked on the asphalt wont damage the drivetrain will it, or will it not because the front diff doesn't ave a locker in it(As far as i know)

You have CV joints, so it is better for your truck than mine. With much the same setup the newer ones are locked in full time.

 

[88gt]

allright, my dad and i are going to do a vacuum test on the hubs this weekend to see where the fault is lying, but ultimately, itll end up with new hubs for peace of mind thanks ya'll