HUB CONVERSION
Locking hubs, also known as free-wheeling hubs, disengage the front wheels from the driveshaft for two-wheel driving. The benefits of using locking hubs include better fuel efficiency, reduced wear on axle parts, and improved ride quality. In theory, the disengaged parts are no longer transferring power, so frictional losses decline and fuel economy improves. Reduced wear results for the same reason. The strains and stress of off-road driving can wear down an automatic locking hub quickly. It’s no surprise, then, that OE automatic locking hubs are notoriously prone to failure on 4×4 vehicles. Once they give out, off-road drivers tend to replace those automatic locking hubs with a more durable manual locking hub. These kits will only work on non ABS models. We have them available for Tacoma and Tundra, please enquire for exact year and model matches.
