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boxerbloke · Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2023 18:45 Post subject: Manual freewheeling hubs

What are peoples thoughts on freewheeling hubs ? worth fitting or over hyped ?
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Lewis · Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2023 9:56 Post subject:

Why fit freewheeling hubs when the L400 has auto hubs and the 2H position leaves the front in freewheeling mode ?

4H still leaves the front freewheeling until the rear wheels lose traction and automatically engages 4WD.
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boxerbloke · Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2023 11:31 Post subject:

Just because it separates the wheels from the drive shafts, thought it might help if being towed, seem to remember uncle bazwold getting home only because of his freewheeling hubs, not sure of the fuel saving it's meant to give ..
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Fostlongstrider · Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2023 11:54 Post subject:

I believe freewheeling hubs are only on the front if fitted.
When towed the front wheels are usually off the ground and as the rear wheels are turning so the rear prop shaft has to be disconnected to prevent damage to the gearbox.
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Lewis · Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2023 12:01 Post subject:

When my gearbox failed, on the Yorkshire Warrior, V8 ric towed it fully on the ground, in neutral, with the propshaft disconnected from the rear diff.

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boxerbloke · Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2023 20:06 Post subject:

Thanks for all the replies , i think i have my answer Laughing

but love any chat about a Delica ..still adicted after 10 yrs ... Very Happy

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buzr6mille · Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2023 16:44 Post subject:

As far as I'm aware the front drivers wheel turns the diff Confused

FWHs don't save on fuel but can get you home as in broken CV joints, I've fitted them to all of mine and now my L200 Cool

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Fostlongstrider · Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2023 11:11 Post subject:

Front wheels with free wheeling hubs do not turn the front diff when in 2 High.
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Lewis · Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:42 Post subject:

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boxerbloke · Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 21:57 Post subject:

Hello mr Buzr ...where you been ?
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