Locking Hubs

[mike.heathcote]

Hey All,

I'm thinking of switching the free wheeling hubs on my series 2 to the permanently locked hubs (same as on the back wheels).

In reading other sites, is this really as simple as swapping out the drive flanges, seals etc?

Thanks,

Mike

[binch]

As long as you are able to open the center diff they will work.   But I thought the vehicles that had free wheel hubs lost that....best to check with those that know much more then I do just to make sure..... ???

[Red90]

Yes, it is that simple.

[Red90]

As long as you are able to open the center diff they will work.   But I thought the vehicles that had free wheel hubs lost that....best to check with those that know much more then I do just to make sure..... ???

No center diff.  Rear wheel drive or four wheel drive.

[mike.heathcote]

Wow, that's awesome - thanks gentlemen!! 

The number of times a 'simple' issue on my truck turned into something bigger, I'm immediately suspicious if something is truly as easy as it sounds.  haha!! 

[Rambler]

It is that simple.  Just make sure you have the little felt/rubber seal fitted to the end of the axle half shaft.  I have read that this can be the cause of oil leaks out the hub, when normal wheel flanges are fitted.