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Freewheeling Hubs, Can someone explain to a noob please! :)

Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:39 pm
by CoronaSrad
Hi guys,

Ive started doing some work on my SJ and have noticed that i have a free wheeling hub on my drivers side and not on the passengers side, im new to all this and was just wondering what do they do as if they are good ill get one for the otherside,

Thanks

Re: Freewheeling Hubs, Can someone explain to a noob please!

Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 6:03 pm
by ScottieJ
Freewheeling hubs disengage the drive from the diff to the wheel so that the diff and front prop aren't spinning while driving in 2wd, reducing the wear on the front components and improving your fuel consumption.

I might have 1 spare frewheeling hub ill have a look if you do want another one.

Re: Freewheeling Hubs, Can someone explain to a noob please!

Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 6:07 pm
by CoronaSrad
Thanks mate, Well explained :)

Yea that would be good im not sure on what they go for gimme a pm if you find one with a price

Re: Freewheeling Hubs, Can someone explain to a noob please!

Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 6:09 pm
by ScottieJ
No worries, ill have a look and let you know.