Nirvana…auto lock hubs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mt Al · 11-27-2002, 02:55 PM

Been working too much lately (and hunting) and haven't been around for a while and have come back with yet another stupid question:

Is there any way to put auto locking hubs (remote locking, whatever) on an old 4x4?

Both my '72s are 4x4s. Getting out and twisting the hubs isn't the end of the world, but it sure would be nice to automate it.

Any thoughts?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-27-2002, 02:59 PM

I have a set of hubs that I removed from my 72 3/4 ton 4X4 that perminnetly lock everthing up. That is all I have seen though.. I don't know of a company that makes electric locking hubs. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

*racedvl* · 11-27-2002, 10:16 PM

Would auto hubs from a newer chevy work? Like the ones on my 87 4x4 burb?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-27-2002, 10:21 PM

Jason are those auto hubs or are the hubs that are locked in all of the time? I always thought that the electric part was in the transfer case. I don't know though because I am unfamilure wth them. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

cableguy0 · 11-27-2002, 10:32 PM

i think the hubs stay locked in its just the transfer case that engages and disengages on the newer setups.mt al i would just stay witht he good old fashioned mechanical setup. the newer setups have a lot of problems when they are actually used off road

*racedvl* · 11-27-2002, 10:36 PM

When you put it in 4x4, you put power to the hubs, and that engages them. Then when you are done, you have to back up 10' or so to unlock them. They are definatly not engaged all the time. I know that for sure! The truck does not "bounce" when taking a sharp turn, when it's in 2x4, but it does in 4x4.

da-burb · 11-27-2002, 10:40 PM

The 1980 Scout parts truck I just sold had auto hubs on it. You kept the hubs locked and when the axle spun faster than the hub, it would engage. Nothing electrical about them. I heard from some of the 4x4 Binder guys that it wasn't the strongest, but it did work.

Do the hubs from different makes + models interchange? I don't know anything about 4x4's.I guess I will learn since I picked up 2 72's this year.

11-27-2002, 02:55 PM	#1
mt Al Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 243	Nirvana…auto lock hubs? Been working too much lately (and hunting) and haven't been around for a while and have come back with yet another stupid question: Is there any way to put auto locking hubs (remote locking, whatever) on an old 4x4? Both my '72s are 4x4s. Getting out and twisting the hubs isn't the end of the world, but it sure would be nice to automate it. Any thoughts? __________________ '72 GMC 1/2T 4x4 1500 Super Custom pickup (current) past rides were: '70 Chev 2wd farm truck '71 GMC 2wd 1/2T 402 nice! '72 Chev 2wd 1/2T 396 '72 GMC 3/4T 4x4 2500 Super Custom suburban. Bozeman, Montana

11-27-2002, 02:59 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	I have a set of hubs that I removed from my 72 3/4 ton 4X4 that perminnetly lock everthing up. That is all I have seen though.. I don't know of a company that makes electric locking hubs. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-27-2002, 10:21 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Jason are those auto hubs or are the hubs that are locked in all of the time? I always thought that the electric part was in the transfer case. I don't know though because I am unfamilure wth them. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-27-2002, 10:32 PM	#5
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	i think the hubs stay locked in its just the transfer case that engages and disengages on the newer setups.mt al i would just stay witht he good old fashioned mechanical setup. the newer setups have a lot of problems when they are actually used off road __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-27-2002, 10:40 PM	#7
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	The 1980 Scout parts truck I just sold had auto hubs on it. You kept the hubs locked and when the axle spun faster than the hub, it would engage. Nothing electrical about them. I heard from some of the 4x4 Binder guys that it wasn't the strongest, but it did work. Do the hubs from different makes + models interchange? I don't know anything about 4x4's.I guess I will learn since I picked up 2 72's this year. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

11-27-2002, 10:16 PM	#3
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Would auto hubs from a newer chevy work? Like the ones on my 87 4x4 burb?

11-27-2002, 10:36 PM	#6
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	When you put it in 4x4, you put power to the hubs, and that engages them. Then when you are done, you have to back up 10' or so to unlock them. They are definatly not engaged all the time. I know that for sure! The truck does not "bounce" when taking a sharp turn, when it's in 2x4, but it does in 4x4.



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