Manual locking hubs

[tuggy24g]

I just bought a K5 jimmy and I am vary new to 4x4 vehicles. I am a muscle car guy. Anyway I just wanted to know how to use it. I could not find any good info about how to use it. I you turn it when you want to lock the hub, but I do not know if I turn it till it stop or half way or somewhere in between. Also how do I know when it is locked and not? I know this is a stupid question, but I rather ask and not blow it up then blow it up and not ask.

Thanks

Brad

 

[imiceman44]

I just bought a K5 jimmy and I am vary new to 4x4 vehicles. I am a muscle car guy. Anyway I just wanted to know how to use it. I could not find any good info about how to use it. I you turn it when you want to lock the hub, but I do not know if I turn it till it stop or half way or somewhere in between. Also how do I know when it is locked and not? I know this is a stupid question, but I rather ask and not blow it up then blow it up and not ask.

Thanks

Brad

It's easy:
all of the hubs have an arrow and a mark at lock and a mark at unlock.
Turn until it lines up with lock.
If it's a manual lock you will know it's locked no doubt, if it was an auto locking hub then you'd have to worry.

 

[TDAWG1]

Pics of your vehicle and Congrats on your new Life in the outdoors. U came to the Right place and you will never be the same ever again LOL

 

[tuggy24g]

Thanks guys I am really excited about getting it . Can't wait till I drive it some today!

 

[84 k5 blazer]

What I would do is turn the locks to lock, put it in four low, and hammer the gas. You will know if it works or not.
Disclaimer: you might tear something up if you don't know what your doing.
When I got mine I went into my backyard and did the above and was surprised that all four wheels spin and I was pinned in my seat. Gotta love it.