How To Change Freewheeling Hubs

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Are the freewheeling hubs on your 4x4 worn out (or is it Warn out? haha) and need to be replaced, or perhaps you're just changing from an automatic locking hub to a manual locking hub as is the case for me. It's a pretty easy job either way, so let me show you how it's done!

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@lmalesci Жыл бұрын

I solved the problem of the 4x4 functioning by mounting the tyrex manual hubs instead of the automatic hubs that always gave problems in my 2001 Suzuki Jimny 4x4 with m13a motor and to replace the automatic hubs and overhaul the vacuum system for inserting the 4x4 I would have spent many euros between spare parts and labor! (greetings from Florence Italy!)

@watchmework7672 Жыл бұрын

I’m happy that you could solve your 4x4 problem and save some money! That’s great news.

@lmalesci Жыл бұрын

@@watchmework7672 thanks for the reply to my comment relating to your video tutorial! (if you like it I would like you to subscribe to my KZfaq channel to see my blue Suzuki Jimny 4x4 from 2001 1.3 l petrol with m13a engine off-road?)

@duanezammit5854 2 жыл бұрын

is it the same process for a 1996 suzuki Vitara ? and thanks the vid was really helpful

@watchmework7672 2 жыл бұрын

There will likely be some minor differences but the basic procedure would be the same, yes. Locking hubs come in different shapes and sizes but the process of changing them is essentially the same for all 4x4s with standard axles. It's a bit different for 4x4s with full floating axles but that isn't the case for your Vitara.

@lmalesci Жыл бұрын

cordial greetings from Italy Florence the Suzuki jimny 4x4 uses a lot of gasoline because it has the smallest fuel tank with a liter capacity. It has a problem with the automatic buckets because the vuoto system that arms the automatic buckets wears out! tirex manual hubs for me the manual hubs are better than the original factory Suzuki automatic hubs!)

@laurentmontepini Жыл бұрын

Dear, thank you for the video and all advice. I have a 130 defender 2012 and I would like to use freewheels hub too. Have you some knowledge if it is possible ? Thank you for your feedback. Laurent Switzerland

@watchmework7672 Жыл бұрын

Hey there! I don't know very much about defenders (they're very rare here) but the process for changing the hub should be essentially the same. As long as there are freewheeling hubs that will fit on your axle, it should work. I know some of the older Land Rovers had them, and maybe the axle is the same - but if not there's likely an aftermarket company that makes them.

@laurentmontepini Жыл бұрын

@@watchmework7672 thanks so much for your message. I keep looking. Cheers

@MuniNadan-rk4jd 4 ай бұрын

So you stop Jimmy put main gear in neutral , pull hand brake, get out twist that 4wd hub key to 4hi then get in shift transfer case gear knob to 4hi , release hand brake drive it on 4hi . Then repeat opppsite way to get back to 4hi. I wanna learn since Jimny are electronic and vacuum line operating hubs how have you trucked the ecu and those front hub vacuum lines ?? In order to make all work with manual free locking hubs?

@watchmework7672 4 ай бұрын

My Jimny was not electronic 4x4, it was a manual lever. All I had to do was plug the vacuum line for the hubs and use the manual hubs instead.

@HockeyGoon939 3 жыл бұрын

Ad a little grease (or in this case spray lubricant) to the locking hub assembly to. I would use gun grease - not wheel bearing grease.

@prebengjesdal 3 жыл бұрын

Are you still happy with the manual hubs? Are they still working?

@watchmework7672 3 жыл бұрын

Yep! They're still working perfectly. It's a tiny bit more effort to engage them manually vs the old vacuum operated ones but the peace of mind is worth it to me. I didn't want to risk one of the vacuum lines being damaged while off road and losing 4x4 operation. Now I know for certain they will remain locked until I choose to unlock them.

@rockyfish3115 2 жыл бұрын

After you did this did your 4wd light still work

@watchmework7672 2 жыл бұрын

It still illuminated, but it would blink at me - indicating there was an error. I believe there may be a way to fix this, by fiddling with the vacuum lines in some way, but I never bothered to do that. The blinking green light was never very noticeable to me when I was off road either way.

@lukecaney2505 3 жыл бұрын

Are these the raptor hubs?

@watchmework7672 3 жыл бұрын

No, they're just the cheap ones from the Jimnybits website. AVM knock offs far as I can tell.

@lorismith8479 2 жыл бұрын

Are manual hubs better than automatic?

@campbemj180 2 жыл бұрын

Function the same basically, but manuals are more trustworthy. If a vacuum line fails or an auto hub fails it’s typically the system that engages it that’s the issue and then you’re out of luck. Since you do manual hubs by hand, they just work.

@watchmework7672 2 жыл бұрын

As camp said, they're not better or worse - but they're more reliable. My 4x4 had vacuum operated hubs and I was concerned that the vacuum lines would get damaged while I was off road. This would disable my 4x4 system and potentially leave me stranded. That's why I replaced them with manual hubs.

@garycooper9956 2 жыл бұрын

clean the dirt off the wheel and get an extension.

@jordanbryan1043 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing like watching some one bashing on the wrong size or type of tool on an instructional video Probably better to use breaker bar to crack open or undo a nut or bolt than a ratchet unless you want to keep the tool shop in business Also better to use marine bearing grease considering the hubs will be under water from time to time

@watchmework7672 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input. Feel free to make your own instructional video if this one wasn't helpful.

@KiwiPokerPlayer Жыл бұрын

@@watchmework7672 man it must be annoying getting that sort of comment on a video you made. What a dick. Not only is he wrong, he was a dick while being wrong as well. Your video was great man. I admire the fact you made it on the fly, framed it well and kept out of the way of the shot the whole time. That takes some skill and experience. I'm just about to do this to my Surf (you guys call them 4Runners), so just watching a couple of videos to refresh my memory on how they go on. Thanks for the video.

@watchmework7672 Жыл бұрын

@@KiwiPokerPlayer it takes all kinds, right? And I do know of the surf! They're sweet rigs. Glad my video could help you out, man :)