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Grandad · ******* Joined: 22 Sep 2005 Posts: 1902 Location: NORFOLK

the sensor near the bellhousing is the 1st 2nd gear sensor and it connects into the abs contol

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666 · Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 0:00 Post subject:

Thanks Grandad!

wont be needing that then Very Happy

Cheers

Mark

neil.mitchell · Newbie Joined: 01 Mar 2007 Posts: 4 Location: edinburgh

Hi guys, this is a really stupid question I know but can someone explain the manual locking hubs on the hilux i just bought.

I assume that to get any benefit from 4wd mode i need to lock them or is this untrue and in fact i only need to lock them if i want front diff lock?

Also will i damage the diff by driving in 2wd with them locked or indeed driving on road with in 4wd with them lockd.

PLease help, I just bought it last week and need to get it dirty!

Cheers Very Happy

markymoan · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 18:37 Post subject:

Dead easy mate.
you need to lock them for 4x4 to work as they lock the wheel to the drive.
If they was not locked you would be in rear wheel drive even if you selected 4x4 low.
Also when they are locked you can drive quite safely in 2 H without causing any damage, they are there primarily for fuel consumption and wear and tear on the front axle.
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neil.mitchell · Newbie Joined: 01 Mar 2007 Posts: 4 Location: edinburgh

Thanks buddy, that is pretty much what i thought but a mate was telling me i had to unlock them etc.

Will keep them unlocked for fuel consumption on road but it's good to know i can just lock them up before going off road so i dont have to stop once i am in the mud etc.

thanks again

Neil

markymoan · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 18:54 Post subject:

Its also good to lock them and drive in 2H on the road now and again, it keeps the front diff in good fettle Very Happy

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neil.mitchell · Newbie Joined: 01 Mar 2007 Posts: 4 Location: edinburgh

Thanks, sounds like good advice, would you imaginie the front diff will be locked when in 4wd and with hubs locked, i dont see any way of locking it inside the cabin and i guess it is going to be pretty rubbish off road if not. cant find an owners manual, its a work vehicle really but i would like to get it dirty now and again.

Cheers
Neil

:::Matski::: · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 22:44 Post subject:

Open front diff. But they are good off road Wink

:::Matski::: · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 22:48 Post subject:

There may be a diff lock, but if you can't see any thing?

My father in law has a land cruiser, and the diff locks are operated from a dial that you turn. It's located on the left and below the steering wheel. Might be the same???

neil.mitchell · Newbie Joined: 01 Mar 2007 Posts: 4 Location: edinburgh

Hiya, info very hard to find but i think you are right in saying there isnt one, but i will definitely check for that dial just in case.

Cheers
Neil Very Happy