stevodevo
Member
Hi all,
My 2012 D22 has the manual-lock free-running hubs. I managed to find a thread about the pro's and con's for running in the "lock" position 24/7, but I must confess to being a 4x4 noob and am still a bit confused by the concept.
I'm assuming when you turn the hub to the lock position but have the transfer case gear shift in 2H, only the rear wheels are supplying power? Then engaging 4H or 4L will engage the front wheels as well? That's what's confusing me... what's the diff between:
Hubs = Free and Transfer Case = 2H
or
Hubs = Lock and Transfer Case = 2H
The manual says never engage 4H/4L if the hubs are in the free position. What happens if you do that? Just thinking about what would happen if some a-hole decided to be funny and change them while I'm parked at the shops. Also thinking what actually happens if they put one on lock and the other on free?!?
A few questions there... hopefully it'll click in my mind soon. Sorry if it's already been answered. I don't have my search mojo working on this forum yet.
Thanks,
Steve
My 2012 D22 has the manual-lock free-running hubs. I managed to find a thread about the pro's and con's for running in the "lock" position 24/7, but I must confess to being a 4x4 noob and am still a bit confused by the concept.
I'm assuming when you turn the hub to the lock position but have the transfer case gear shift in 2H, only the rear wheels are supplying power? Then engaging 4H or 4L will engage the front wheels as well? That's what's confusing me... what's the diff between:
Hubs = Free and Transfer Case = 2H
or
Hubs = Lock and Transfer Case = 2H
The manual says never engage 4H/4L if the hubs are in the free position. What happens if you do that? Just thinking about what would happen if some a-hole decided to be funny and change them while I'm parked at the shops. Also thinking what actually happens if they put one on lock and the other on free?!?
A few questions there... hopefully it'll click in my mind soon. Sorry if it's already been answered. I don't have my search mojo working on this forum yet.
Thanks,
Steve