Unlocking the hubs means the axles, differential, and driveshaft don't spin in 2wd.

People who have done this report not much gain in mpg, if any, so the difference in drag can't be that much.
It is lots better for repairs on the trail, or limping home with trail damage.

 

You could always run them locked all the time. That's essentially what the OEM setup is. But now you'll have the option to unlock or run one side locked if you break a shaft.

Cool conversion. I'd really like to do this one too eventually. You'll save wear and tear on the driveline by not spinning everything during your daily commute (if you decide to unlock) plus get slightly better mileage/accel to boot!

 

Isn't this kit 2000+ plus labor to install? In addition to needing new wheels. And it also mandates rear axle shafts with 5 x 5.5 spacing so all your wheels are the same. It certainly seems like a lot of money for a marginal gain in utility. The cost is half way to a D60 with hubs. If you have a D44 up front sell it and the step to a D60 is even less. I guess I don't see it unless there is a substantial diffference in fuel economy on a vehicle that sees a lot of miles.

 

it also comes with shafts needed for the front 44, rear shafts for the rear axle and the wheel adapter for the spare. A D60 front axle is about 5,000. Not really half..

 

One of the main reason I did this was for servicing the wheel bearings. One wheel bearing from Jeep is $175. Multiply that by 4 and add labor, and that is alot of money. With this conversion,i can change it myself and it will most likely be a $20-$30 part.

 

I can say without a doubt you'll feeling the difference driving. I know when I forgot to unlock the hubs and start driving on the highway

 

Interesting. I didn't realize that it was so complete.

 

btw my wife installed the hubs on my rubicon, Its a really easy upgrade, No mechanic needed.

 

I did a search for a supplier who includes all this stuff. I could not find one.
Can you point me in the right direction.

 

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it doesnt show that kit online. Maybe its more?