correct use og manual hubs

Submitted: Friday, Aug 30, 2002 at 00:00
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In the past I have always owned four wheel drives with full time four wheel drive. I have just purchase a new nissan patrol and would like some advise on correct use. Can i use 4H for driving on the black top or does this create axle wind up. What about snow and icy roads is it ok then. Your combined expertise appreciated
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Reply By: goran - Friday, Aug 30, 2002 at 00:00

Friday, Aug 30, 2002 at 00:00
Scott any use of 4H on the black top( dry one) in part time 4x4 will damage your gearbox and transfer case. If the conditions are slipery and you require more traction simply put your hubs in and engage 4H as you need.You can drive part timer with free wheeling hubs in for ages without any dramas. In short, any driving in 4HI or low on good tractable surface is a no,no. Reson is the lack of centre diff which eliminates front and rear axle speed differences.
Hope this helps.
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Reply By: Allyn - Saturday, Aug 31, 2002 at 00:00

Saturday, Aug 31, 2002 at 00:00
Be sure to engage 4WD from time to time (off road) just for the purpose of lubrication of crown wheel if nothing else
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Follow Up By: Pirvine - Saturday, Aug 31, 2002 at 00:00

Saturday, Aug 31, 2002 at 00:00
All you need is to lock the hubs and drive for a while. This causes all the front transmission parts to move. No need for 4WD.
Phil
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Follow Up By: Brian - Monday, Sep 02, 2002 at 00:00

Monday, Sep 02, 2002 at 00:00
No need to engage the hubs just engage 4h and this will spin all the diff gears etc ( no need to get out of the car )
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Reply By: johnsy - Thursday, Sep 05, 2002 at 00:00

Thursday, Sep 05, 2002 at 00:00
brian dont forget auto hubs on patrols scott get your wheel brace out lock hubs in and leave in 2wd cya johnsy
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