SJ Modified front axle

reaper wrote: Vacuume hubs- when in 2wd the hubs spin free and the t-box doesnt spin the output
Fixxed hubs - when in 2wd the hubs turn the diff and props but the t-box isnt turning the output drive

Sounds like il get even less mpg. God il be in supercharged Range Rover territory at this rate

tbh i personaly think its a old wifes tale about the mpg with locked hubs even if there is a differance i don't think you would even notice it would be that slight

we have manual locking hubs but leave then locked all the time as if they fill up with muddy water they don't always engage properly as you manually lock them
there is no problem on the road when you are in 2wd as the front drive train isn't engaged

to get the arb locker to work you will need a compressor

Yeah thats my next issue darth. I have the output nipples from the diffs but no hoses and compressor fittings. Do I get these when I buy the compressor, im gonna go for the hd type as then i can deflate/inflate the tyres etc. Ive heard the solenoid outputs from the compressor dont come with the compressor kits and i may have to buy them as an extra from ARB

Smoggy wrote: Yeah thats my next issue darth. I have the output nipples from the diffs but no hoses and compressor fittings. Do I get these when I buy the compressor, im gonna go for the hd type as then i can deflate/inflate the tyres etc. Ive heard the solenoid outputs from the compressor dont come with the compressor kits and i may have to buy them as an extra from ARB

its probably worth having a chat with devon 4x4 as they are importers for ARB
they sell a compressor kit for £150 and the pipe at £1.50 a metre an can probably obtain the solenoids for them
you'll probably need switches 1 for the compressor and on for each ARB
we also have a flashing led for when the front arb is locked ( its best not to put any steering lock on when using the front arb as it will break halfshafts)

ANY steering lock was that darth. Even off road?

never use it on road

turned once off road at the top of a climb and broke the halfshaft - now only ever use it in a straight line and switch it out if I need to turn

Sorry when I said off road I didnt mean as opposed to on road

I meant off road as in the really sticky stuff.

Does anyone know if the fixed SJ hubs are any betterthan the Jimny ones for keeping out water?

I use fixed hubs now as they are indestructable. Little silicone and sealed fully.

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