mattmurdoch
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Post by mattmurdoch on Jun 22, 2006 20:27:07 GMT 11
If i was looking to replace my hubs in what direction should i go manual or self locking hubs... can i get manual hubs for my mu? 1994 3.1..
could you list some pros and cons of each for me and a place to get them new? would be much app.
Cheers
Matt ;D
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Post by geeves on Jun 23, 2006 7:23:19 GMT 11
Dont bother new. Get the original Asin hubs second hand off a bighorn of similar year.(89 onwards) They are as strong as any of the aftermarket ons and all the right spacers will be there.
If you are doing any off road work get manual hubs.
Auto hubs unlock each time you change direction which is not good on a failed assent
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Post by James W on Jun 23, 2006 7:52:01 GMT 11
The best bit of advice I've recieved and is very accuate reguarding auto hubs is, "Bend down on one knee and read what's on it, if it has 'Auto' on it you need new ones".
Is it the best mod you will ever do your vehicle to improve it's off road performance.
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Post by Pissy on Jun 23, 2006 10:30:46 GMT 11
When i got rid of my auto hubs, just used a second set TF Rodeo hubs for my 94 3.1 MU.
Word of warming if you do get these hubs from a wrecker, MAKE SURE YOU GET THE BOLTS AS WELL.
My wrecker didn't do this and so when the mechanic the remove the and replace he said, where's the bolts?
$80 later from holden...............!!
cheers
Chris
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peter
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Post by peter on Jun 23, 2006 10:54:01 GMT 11
I have had both, a NZ new Trooper with auto hubs and my current truck a 1990 Bighorn with manual hubs. What Geeves says 100% correct, I ended out sidways on a steep slope (in the Trooper) when my front hubs unlocked as I was trying to reverse back down, it was only the big tree that stoped me from going over. They didnt do it all the time, just when you really needed them (murphys law).
I have a spare set of manual hubs from a 1990 Bighorn that I might be convinced to part with. If you are interested, send me a email.
Cheers
Pete C
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mattmurdoch
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Post by mattmurdoch on Jun 23, 2006 12:20:02 GMT 11
Thanks guys yea im going with manual ones having a look around at the moment.
Cheers pete ive sent you a message.
To engage the manual hubs im assuming (being new to off road) that you have to get out and engage tham yourself?
Cheers guys
Matt
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Post by geeves on Jun 24, 2006 8:57:28 GMT 11
yes that is what manual means
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Post by Graham on Jun 25, 2006 0:22:23 GMT 11
To engage the manual hubs im assuming (being new to off road) that you have to get out and engage tham yourself? Yes, that's right, but you can also leave them engaged while in 2WD. Not the best if you're doing thousands of Kms between off-road uses, but perfect if you've got a stretch of tarmac between one dirt track and another. G. |
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mattmurdoch
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Post by mattmurdoch on Jun 25, 2006 17:25:07 GMT 11
Cheers guys, yes it looks as tho manuals the way to go. keep ya posted on how it all panns out
Cheers matt
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Post by roscoe46956 on Jun 26, 2006 18:57:44 GMT 11
Manual hubs have a another good feature, They allow you to go into low range and 2WD. this is when you want to do things like tight turning on hard ground like a backing trailer on concrete etc, being in low range gives you better speed control and because the hubs are out, the front wheels arnt causing wind up in the drive train and fighting the steering.
Roscoe
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