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How to lock hubs

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by tgregg, Sep 18, 2005.

  1. Sep 18, 2005
    tgregg

    tgregg Member

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    I have the locking hubs with two levers that flip around to lock. If the wheels are off the ground they lock easily but on the ground they just don't lock.
    Is there a secret I'm missing? Seems like a pain to jack up a wheel to lock hubs.
     
    tgregg, Sep 18, 2005
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  2. Sep 18, 2005
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    rock the tire when you lock it. it is binding up.
     
    DanStew, Sep 18, 2005
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  3. Sep 18, 2005
    61CJ5

    61CJ5 Member

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    Also make sure you dont have the tcase in 4wd while you're locking them, that made a world of difference on mine.
     
    61CJ5, Sep 18, 2005
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  4. Sep 18, 2005
    schardein

    schardein Low Range Therapy

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    Yes the old 10 spline axles these jeeps run don't always line up, you gotta rock the jeep a little as you turn the dial (or lever...) the fine spline axles on newer jeeps have a greater chance of lining up right....
     
    schardein, Sep 18, 2005
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