Manual Hubs question..
Nov 29, 2004 | 04:01 PM
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Manual Hubs question..
Is it OK to leave the manual hubs in LOCK all winter long?
Nov 29, 2004 | 04:09 PM
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I did when I lived in Montana. It won't hurt the hubs. It will add wear to your CV joints because the axles will always be moving. It will also cause some drag (less gas mileage) because the axles (and front driveshaft) will always be moving.
Nov 29, 2004 | 05:38 PM
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Ditto on everything but living in Montana 
Nov 29, 2004 | 05:44 PM
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There's some good info and discussion at https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...8&page=1&pp=25
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