d60 hubs

[86chevybanshee]

how do d60 hubs work, i know there is locking ones and ones that dont have the locking hub, i dont get it /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[Esteban86K5]

The locking ones are just that. Locking and unlocking by turning a knob on the outside. The Ones with now knob are called flanges. They are basically a gear which engage the axleshaft and the hub all the time and never allows them to move indepentenly. The flanges just have a cover over the hub so that dirt and water doesn't get into your bearings.

 

[Esteban86K5]

Here is a page that will show you how a drive flange works.

 

[86chevybanshee]

so basically its like there is no hub, kinda like an automatic locking hub but its perminatly locked?

 

[Esteban86K5]

YUP! /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif Not very practical for a dual purpose truck but great for a trali only rig.

 

[86chevybanshee]

is there a way i can put a locking hub on it?

 

[Esteban86K5]

NOt on a drive flange. If you want to be able to lock and unlock you need to get the hubs for it.

 

[Esteban86K5]

This is what the hubs look like.

 

[86chevybanshee]

ok, so my d60 has drive flanges. i can convert it to locking hubs?

sorry for all the questions, this is my dd/trail machine so locking hubs would be nice

 

[Esteban86K5]

All you need to do is remove your Drive flanges send them to me and then go buy yourself some locking hubs and install them. /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif

Or you an just throw them in your spare parts box and when your hubs break you can still throw them in on the trail and go on your merry way.

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sorry for all the questions

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There is only one way to learn!! /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif

 

[86chevybanshee]

thanks man