What do free wheeling hubs do?
What do free wheeling hubs do?
Locking hubs, also known as free wheeling hubs are fitted to some (mainly older) four-wheel drive vehicles, allowing the front wheels to rotate freely when disconnected (unlocked) from the front axle. Unlocking the hubs disconnects the wheels from the axle, which eliminates this extra load.
How do Toyota auto hubs work?
Automatic hubs work on the same principle as freewheeling hubs without the need to exit the car to manually turn the actuator. Many newer 4WD’s come with this as standard equipment. Very simply these units self-engage ‘on the fly’ when 4WD is selected within the cab.
Are manual locking hubs better?
What are Manual Locking Hubs? Manual hubs are a type of part used to disconnect a wheel from an axle in a four-wheel drive system. This allows the wheels to rotate without having the front driveline turn. This saves wear and tear on the vehicle and also helps improve fuel economy.
What is a Toyota free wheel hub?
The Free Wheel Hub is an essential drivetrain component that transfers and disconnects power to part time 4 Wheel Drive applications. The robust locking mechanism, compact size, and durable design, AISIN Free Wheel Hubs are used as original equipment by TOYOTA. Large dial allows for easier manual locking & unlocking of hubs.
What is the weakest part of a free wheeling hub?
The Heavy Duty hubs are fitted with a heat treated carbon steel drive ring. The drive ring in the standard AVM hubs are made from a cast steel and for this reason, this is the weakest part of these hubs. Vehicles fitted with front diff locks have been known to break the standard AVM free wheeling hub.
What are Aisin free wheel hubs?
The robust locking mechanism, compact size, and durable design, AISIN Free Wheel Hubs are used as original equipment by TOYOTA. Large dial allows for easier manual locking & unlocking of hubs. Please Note: Aisin hubs will only fit 80 Series Landcruisers that have the short CV.
Will Aisin hubs fit on a 91-93 80 series Landcruiser?
Note from my understanding the Aisin hubs can be installed on 91-93 80 series Land Cruisers with the shorter birfields. Also when you remove the hub face from hub body, note position so you can put it back together the same way.
