MANUAL HUBS+MAZDA
#1
MANUAL HUBS+MAZDA
I can't help but believe there are parts out there that would convert the "live" front axle configuration to manual hubs. The industry (read all) have followed each other to live front drives. Not all wheel.
The current trend is engagement of front drive at the transfer case. They've dropped both automatic hubs as well as manual. Only the big trucks still have manual.
Help! help!. Need some idea. My Mazda B4000 is a daily driver and 16mpg isn't fair when all previous Rangers did far better.
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The current trend is engagement of front drive at the transfer case. They've dropped both automatic hubs as well as manual. Only the big trucks still have manual.
Help! help!. Need some idea. My Mazda B4000 is a daily driver and 16mpg isn't fair when all previous Rangers did far better.
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#2
you wont notice any measurable increase in mileage by going back to manual or auto lock outs. in order to convert a 2001+ live axle to a 98-2000 auto hub you would have to swap out the cv axles and bearing units and what you end up with is a weak unreliable lockout. the live axle configuration is much stronger and much more reliable than the previous PVH set up.
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justin, i will fight you! i still stand my ground though. i ran an entire summer with no CV's in my truck (had stubs holding the bearings together) and i never noticed any change in mileage at all.
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12-06-2018 03:49 PM