Just to add on a few points to an earlier article I wrote about the purpose of free wheeling hubs and my thoughts on them.Lock and Go … [Read more...]
Why You Should Care Which Handbrake System Your 4wd Has
There are two common types of handbrake systems fitted to 4wd vehicles:A handbrake which works on the rear brake shoes. A transmission brake that is fitted to the rear output of the transfer box. … [Read more...]
Free Wheeling Hubs – Automatic Type
Found on some Nissans and Suzukis. If we look back at the Auto / Lock hubs these hubs are just Auto. … [Read more...]
Free Wheeling Hubs – ‘Lock or Auto’ Type
Usually found on Nissan Patrols.This type of front hub gives you the option of LOCK or having it in AUTO. … [Read more...]
What’s This Button Do? “Hub Lock”
Electronic FW "Hub Lock" Button.Some Landcruisers come with electronic free wheeling hubs. Don't ask me why because I don't know. They have got to be one of the stupidest things I have ever seen on a 4wd vehicle. … [Read more...]
What Do Diff Lockers Do? A Brief Explanation
To understand what diff lockers do, it helps to understand how differentials work.In a nutshell, … [Read more...]
X Marks The Spot – 4wd Buttons
These 2 buttons do not do the same thing. The X indicates which differential will be locked when pressed. … [Read more...]
What’s This Button Do? Locks Centre Differential
Locks Centre Differential.Vehicle: 200 series Land Cruiser and new model Prado. Full-time 4wd. … [Read more...]
What’s This Button Do? H4 Button.
H4 Button.Vehicle: Some part-time Toyota Landcruisers. … [Read more...]
Wheel Printing
Wheel printing: The ability to look ahead, plan for wheel placement and match wheel speed and ground speed. … [Read more...]
Free Wheeling Hubs – Set Screwed to Locked Position
Found this on an up-armoured Toyota Landcruiser. Armouring company had done it.Quite a good demonstration about how free wheeling hubs are a waste of time. … [Read more...]