Locking hubs

I've searched high and low and haven't found reference to anyone installing manual locking hubs on the 1st generation trk, or a few mfgr's that make them.

Am I out of luck wanting to put this on my 2002 Tundra?

Thnx

 

Why would you want to. Manual hub CV joint axle stubs are much weaker.

 

Thnx, I just disagree with the axle's spinning along with the wheels for no reason when not locked into 4 wheel drive from the transfer case. That's a waste of energy and unnecessary axle parts wear to me.

The most stress this trk's 4 wheel drive will go through is when pulling a 5,000lbs max loaded boat out from a steep slippery, or not, ramp. That short drive train stress can't compare to an all day off road mountain or woods 4X4 fun thing. So I think.

With a manual front hub lock option installed , if existent, combined with the planned Eaton Trutrack rear install, this ole trk should do better than where it's at for pulling the little boat out of water with less overall fuel consumption and front end wear. Also might put a locker on the front diff, any suggestions for this daily driver?

 

You'll get squat for extra fuel mileage and there's no reason to be concerned about extra wear.

Jeep guys have been chasing this monster for years and the guys who did it have seen maybe 1-2 tenths of a MPG.

The wear is inconsequential since the axle shaft and transfer case both disconnect so everything is free spinning under and there's no load.

 

Thank you for this post. I didn't have time to say exactly the same.

Seriously, look at the difference in mpg for a 2 wheel drive truck and 4 x4. There is usually only 1 mpg difference.

It would take a lot of years driving that truck to see the gains doing all that work and spending money on parts to make it worth it.

 

Looks like another can't do. Oh well, but I have other unrelated questions for later.

 

There's a kit available if you are set on it.

https://www.offroadsolutions.com/products/ors-manual-hub-conversion-kit/

 

Great post!

I am impressed on you attention to detail.

Thank you.