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russgt · 10-21-2011, 10:57 PM

not exactly, full time hubs make the ring gear spin, which lubes the bearings. Install lock outs and the the ring gear does not spin, which doesn't require lube. The hubs use taper bearings that are packed with grease.

10-21-2011, 10:57 PM	#14
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: 73 4x4 will not move? not exactly, full time hubs make the ring gear spin, which lubes the bearings. Install lock outs and the the ring gear does not spin, which doesn't require lube. The hubs use taper bearings that are packed with grease. __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634