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locking hubs on rear axle?

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by Andy4802, Jul 9, 2007.

  1. Jul 9, 2007
    Andy4802

    Andy4802 Canadian Jeep junkie

    Hudson, Qc, Canada
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    i foung a local group near where i live that has invited me to join them on weekend trailrides. This is great news since none of my buddies are into building rigs or offroading.
    So i bought myself a towbar and have it installed on the flattie now... i'll be towing about 20 miles to where these guys meet up before trailrides.
    I've seen a few rigs now with locking hubs on the rear axle. From what i understand, this is a great setup for flat towing without having to remove driveshafts... but can someone tell me how it works? and how i would install it? i already have them on my front axle. anyone got a set on an old rear dana 44 with the tapered axle shafts? would i remove the nut on the end of the shaft? or do the hubs slide over?

    **Note this is NOT a question intended to reopen the can of worms that is everyones different preference on flat towing (this topic has already been beaten to death)... I'm just trying to figure out if this is a practical solution and how to accomplish it :) Thanks guys!
     
    Andy4802, Jul 9, 2007
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  2. Jul 9, 2007
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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  3. Jul 9, 2007
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    Andy, the full floater set up is considered stronger than what you are running, and makes for a no-risk towing set up.

    You mention removing drive shafts... are you running a Dana 18 transfer case?
    If so, you don't need to pull driveshafts in order to flat tow.
    All you need to do is to set the front hubs to "Free", put the transmission in high gear, and the transfer case in neutral. Hook up the tow bar/lights, and go!
    The Dana 18 does not suffer from the output bearing lube problem like the D300, with the Dana 18 you can tow as far/often as you want as I described above.
    I've pulled mine hundreds of miles at a time this way. 20 miles is certainly no problem.

    But the full floater is easier/stronger, and if you do manage to break an axle on the trail, it can be limped home... :)
     
    lynn, Jul 9, 2007
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  4. Jul 9, 2007
    Andy4802

    Andy4802 Canadian Jeep junkie

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    Thanks guys :) that about covers it :)
     
    Andy4802, Jul 9, 2007
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