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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 08:54 AM
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Default locking hubs to open.

Is there really that much a difference? I was told it'd be best to get em, so that there is less wear and tear on my axle shafts especially since I am running 35's.

ANyone else have locking hubs?
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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$$$$$$$ I think Piginajeep has the Spintech conversion. I could use that cash for more helpful parts than locking hubs.
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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I have locking hubs on my 60s. They are really nice. I dont think i have to worry about wear much on those axles though.
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 09:07 AM
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I was wondering, cause my drivers FRONT axle shaft, ya it went out a few weeks back. I got it back a few days ago. Haven't popped off the diff cover yet, something is grining and being eaten away again. Its leaking diff fluid.

A friend said, it'd just be gentler on the axles instead of going through one after a nother. I could have upgraded already for the price it cost to fix em.

What do they run for usually/
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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$1,349 from Quadratec. You could buy an entire Rubicon front axle for that!
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 09:47 AM
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ahhhh, okay he was acting as if it was not that much! oh geeez.

Yah right. Itd be worth it just to upgrade gears, get lockers and the works done.
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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^^^^X2^^^^
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