Automatic 4x4 or Manual Lock Hub 4x4?

ErwinRommel · 02-24-2009, 07:08 PM

Which one do YOU like and WHY?

Vote!

75K30 · 02-24-2009, 07:12 PM

Manual.
Nothing like knowing that when the dial says "locked" it is, and when it says "Free",,,well it is.
Too many times I see an auto hub disengage on a hill or when trying to perform a vehicle recovery, or the thing just does not work properly.

Simple is best when reliability is concerned. More moving parts means the potential for failure is higher.

Keep it simple and it will work when you need it.

bradrhale · 02-24-2009, 07:15 PM

manual. i can depend on my hand versus power wires and vacuum lines. same thing with the manual shifter. i can always get under the truck and shift by hand versus the stupid push button.

Kennyray · 02-24-2009, 07:15 PM

What he said, this is a case of less is more

ErwinRommel · 02-24-2009, 07:15 PM

Exactly what I was thinking. Manual 4x4.

crabtruck · 02-24-2009, 07:26 PM

Then there's the added bonus of when NOT in 4x, only the wheels have to spin.

98k1500 · 02-24-2009, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 75K30

Manual.
Nothing like knowing that when the dial says "locked" it is, and when it says "Free",,,well it is.
Too many times I see an auto hub disengage on a hill or when trying to perform a vehicle recovery, or the thing just does not work properly.

Simple is best when reliability is concerned. More moving parts means the potential for failure is higher.

Keep it simple and it will work when you need it.

I think this dude is smart!!! Well said... perfect...

merlin5577 · 02-25-2009, 09:08 AM

Give me automatic. Because when I am stuck in the mud or snow, I dont want to have to get out of the truck to use my 4 wheel drive.

75K30 · 02-25-2009, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by merlin5577

Give me automatic. Because when I am stuck in the mud or snow, I dont want to have to get out of the truck to use my 4 wheel drive.

This method can leave you stuck. Many hub assemblies require the wheel to rotate slightly to engage, and with an open diff, only one may turn leaving the other to never engage. In the case of the ford esof system, this exact method leaves trucks stuck in embarassing situations.
If you think that you might need 4wd, lock the hubs in ahead of time, and engage the t-case when 4 wheel drive is needed, and disengage when it is not.
Getting out and locking the hubs after the fact is not a very good practice. This could leave you stuck if you rely on the auto hub to function when you need it.
These things never seem to fail when you dont need it. If they Do fail, you would never know it unti you call on the 4wd system. Waiting till you are stuck is a little too late.

leolkfrm · 02-25-2009, 11:07 AM

new style auto, slip it in 4wd and go

. but i'm lazy

View Poll Results: Automatic 4x4 or Manual Lock Hub 4x4?
Manual Lock Hub 4x4	14	73.68%
Automatic 4x4	5	26.32%
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02-24-2009, 07:08 PM	#1
ErwinRommel Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 579	Automatic 4x4 or Manual Lock Hub 4x4? Which one do YOU like and WHY? Vote!

02-25-2009, 11:07 AM	#10
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,927	new style auto, slip it in 4wd and go. but i'm lazy __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

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02-24-2009, 07:12 PM	#2
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,312	Manual. Nothing like knowing that when the dial says "locked" it is, and when it says "Free",,,well it is. Too many times I see an auto hub disengage on a hill or when trying to perform a vehicle recovery, or the thing just does not work properly. Simple is best when reliability is concerned. More moving parts means the potential for failure is higher. Keep it simple and it will work when you need it.

02-24-2009, 07:15 PM	#3
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 9,536	manual. i can depend on my hand versus power wires and vacuum lines. same thing with the manual shifter. i can always get under the truck and shift by hand versus the stupid push button.

02-24-2009, 07:15 PM	#4
Kennyray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 895	What he said, this is a case of less is more

02-24-2009, 07:26 PM	#6
crabtruck Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,128	Then there's the added bonus of when NOT in 4x, only the wheels have to spin.

02-25-2009, 09:08 AM	#8
merlin5577 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 675	Give me automatic. Because when I am stuck in the mud or snow, I dont want to have to get out of the truck to use my 4 wheel drive.