AVM lock out hub installation

[rwminck]

Hello, I am new to the M35A2 world as I just bought one on Ebay and it being shipped next weekend. Can you please tell me why these are a good mod when I can unlock the front from the cab? P.S. I have never had a 4x4 either. Thanks

 

[welldigger]

Hello, I am new to the M35A2 world as I just bought one on Ebay and it being shipped next weekend. Can you please tell me why these are a good mod when I can unlock the front from the cab? P.S. I have never had a 4x4 either. Thanks

You must get out of the truck to engage them. They disconnect the drive shafts from the from wheels. This allows the front wheels to freewheel on the hubs. Meaning less rotating mass the truck has to fight with. Also, while steering most 2.5 ton rockwell axles have u joints inside the steering knuckles. U joints change velocity when they change angle. Unlike CV (constant velocity) joints. This creates a slight bind the truck must overcome while steering. Lockouts eliminate this problem while disengaged.

 

[doghead]

Try reading this.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locking_hubs

 

[Another Ahab]

Hello, I am new to the M35A2 world as I just bought one on Ebay and it being shipped next weekend. Can you please tell me why these are a good mod when I can unlock the front from the cab? P.S. I have never had a 4x4 either. Thanks

New member! No hijack here, but welcome to you rwminck, from right here in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

I'm keeping this short and sweet, but hang tough you're in the right spot, you'll get your answers (and never be bashful about searching the threads here, people here appreciate it when you do your homework).

 

[rwminck]

Thanks, I thought was the function, but I was not sure. That will be one of the first mods I buy. Thanks again Welldigger.

 

[rwminck]

Another Ahab, I did try to use the search function, but I had little luck (still learning the site resources). 10-4 on the "homework", copy all. Thanks

 

[lawnmowerman]

is that all you have to do on the hub is simply remove the cap and bolt on new lock out no removel of any guts don't sound that simple or is it seen some pics of some guy seemed like he was removing all kinds of things some body school me removing and replacing with Rockwell on m35a3 just take off hub and nothing else?

 

[lawnmowerman]

Wow! Seems you are Grammar Police. I Am Not An English Or Spelling Teacher

 

[Jeepsinker]

It really is that simple. Take off the old hub, and bolt on the new lockout.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Wow! Seems you are Grammar Police. I Am Not An English Or Spelling Teacher

From the forum rules!

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[wheelspinner]

I just grabbed a set from docfarmall at the GAR and looking forward to adding them to my truck.

 

[lawnmowerman]

ok! I will do my best to do this. Sorry I got smart.