smcdonaldaz said:just to clarify this in my mind. You're talking locking hubs like on the older chevys where you twist the pointer down at the wheel? I'm relatively new to XJs and didn't know that was something we could buy. Who makes them?
a few other reasons:uncc civilengineer said:Warn does make a kit for the D30 but I just dont see why anyone would upgrade to it unless they already have a ton of $$ in the 30 to start w/
FitchVA said:i have CTM ujoints in my front shafts. they're not really made for constant road use. having the hubs allows me to keep the unlocked and not turn the axle shafts, thus reducing the road wear on them
uncc civilengineer said:Yes I'm refering to actual hubs.. look at the center of the wheel... Warn does make a kit for the D30 but I just dont see why anyone would upgrade to it unless they already have a ton of $$ in the 30 to start w/.. Most use hubs on 44's or 60's.... some just opt for Drive flanges...
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FitchVA said:i have CTM ujoints in my front shafts. they're not really made for constant road use. having the hubs allows me to keep the unlocked and not turn the axle shafts, thus reducing the road wear on them
How far can you drive with the tires pointed perfectly straight?mattyj said:As far as constant road use goes.... whats the difference? When you are doing mile after mile going down the freeway you are travelling straight most of the time..... u joints dont see any real wear in this situation.
EricsXJ said:How far can you drive with the tires pointed perfectly straight?
I see it as a pretty big difference actually. Any time you turn, that u-joint gets a couple hundred rotations, maybe a couple thousand if its a wide turn like a bending highway. But its all wear and tear and it does add up. Not to mention another wear and tear issue in regards to the stock unit hubs and bearings. With the hub kit, the bearings are fully serviceable. You will never buy another set of stock unit hubs again.
that certainly is a valid point regarding CTMs. :thumbup:mattyj said:to save wear on a fully rebuildable, lifetime warranteed u joint...
mattyj said:Understood... but i was talking about doing it to save wear on your CTM's on the road. I know many people, including myself that use CTMs on vehicle that see alot of road use. They are more than capable of taking it.
Im not disagreeing that hubs have there value but doing an expensive hub conversion to save wear on a fully rebuildable, lifetime warranteed u joint, i dont feel is necesary.
But hey if you think the joints are going to suffer from road use go for it.i say just keep them greased and you'll have no problems.
To each there own.
uncc civilengineer said:Have you serviced/rebuilt them yet? I may be wrong but I though the rebuild kit alone was something like $100.00 or more... and that's per joint, so you're looking at $200 for a rebuild... Again I may be wrong. I mean they may last for 30,000 road miles IDK