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21 Dec 2006 Is there any advantage to adding manual locking hubs to my 79 when I rebuild my axles? Right now I'm leaning towards adding a Powertrax 21 Apr 2014 Now the problem with the auto hubs themselves is that, just because they contain more moving parts than manual hubs, there is a better chance of failure. Each hub locks and unlocks independent of the other, so even if just one fails, you have a non-working front drive axle. 28 Feb 2012 But you become the hero again when you forget to lock your hubs, shift The manual hubs are stronger and more reliable than the automatic 22 Jan 2004 Free wheeling hubs then; first let me dispel a few myths; one, they do this is done in the transfer case;; They do not lock the front differential. Information covering the benefits of using lock out hubs on a D-30 Jeep TJ front axle. hey y/all , I'm new to the 4x4 scene, and i was wondering what the advantage of haveing manual locking hubs vs auto locking hubs is. i see a 14 Jun 2011 Some four-wheel drive vehicles come with manual locking hubs. When you switch to a manual WARN 4WD Hub, you have the ability to disconnect front wheels from the front drivetrain, increasing fuel economy, and decreasing drivetrain wear. Another benefit of WARN 4WD locking hubs is durability. 12 Feb 2008 The ADD setup has the advantage of shift on the fly (manual hubs can do this if you lock the hubs). But the disadvantages are that you have the Unlocking the hubs disconnects the wheels from the axle, which eliminates this extra load. Other benefits also include keeping the front-differential free from unnecessary wear, quieter operation, less vibration, and lower wear in other drive line components.