From: Cor Streutjens (cstreutjens@hotmail.com)
Date: Tue Mar 11 2003 - 23:03:30 PST
Jeff,
Really like the things you state.
Concerning lockout hubs, I drive a M38A1 without hubs. I was advised to
install hubs and have the advantages you describe. But as the jeep is my
'toy' car, I have a Renault Megane as daily driver, I don't make enough
miles/kilometers to justify installing the hubs. Besides I would like to
keep the jeep as original as possible so for me it is out of question at the
moment. Remains the fact that all said advantages seem correct.
Regards,
Cor
1956 M38A1 Nekaf
MVPA #25976
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>Hello, all!
>
>While on this hub /disengagement issue (sort of), I have a question, or
>series thereof:
>
>I do not have lockouts on my M37, (or anything else non-military), I have
>heard all this "hub-bub" (no pun intended - hey, that is funny) about them,
>will I really reap a benefit by installing them that is proportionate to
>their cost?
>
>I hear about:
>-reduced drivetrain wear
>-reduced tire wear
>-reduced "Jeff" wear, as it is supposed to be easier to steer/drive in
>general ( I have no problem now)
>-increased gas mileage
>-reduced noise ( I like noise, or I wouldn't have an M37 and a '70 Triumph
>with straightpipes and a redhead wife and a bunch of guns)
>
>Anyone want to venture an opinion on the validity or REAL impact on any or
>all of these areas? I am sure there is some merit to all, but how much?
>(point 5 mpg versus double transfer case hours, etc.)
>
>For the record, I am: A. cheap unless it's green or shoots stuff. B. Not
>into ANYTHING non-mil on the truck C. Foolish enough to start a flaming
>inbox-filling debate.
>
>Thank you all in advance.
>
>Jeff
>1953 M37 WoW
>MVPA
>MMVA
>WIARNG
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "GOTAM35" <gotam35@sc.rr.com>
>To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
>Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 6:33 AM
>Subject: Re: [MV] M35 lockout hubs installed - fuel savings?
>
>
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Bjorn Brandstedt" <super_deuce@hotmail.com>
> > To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> >
> > >
> > > Don't road tractors have locking interaxle differentials?
> > >
> > > Bjorn
> >
> > I'll so glad someone brought this up before I had a chance to share my
> > little knowledge on the subject.
> >
> > I am not an expert, but this much I know. Most of the trucks "the
>family"
> > operates have tandem axles in the back and several have tag axles. The
>rear
> > most axle is live at all times. The drive shaft just goes through the
>front
> > axle of the tandems and apparently has a air operated engagement. You
>only
> > engage the front axle in mud or some other problem and you always
>dis-engage
> > it before hitting the pavement. The M35 I have is the first truck I
>have
> > ever seen with all the rear axles live all the time. I was amazed they
>hold
> > up. And yes the big rigs get stuck easily when only one axle is
>turning.
>I
> > would not even think of taking my deuce off road with out both rear
>axles
> > turning. If it saved me enough money to justify the trouble on a long
>trip
> > I might disable one, but that seems like a lot of trouble. Anyone that
>has
> > had an all wheel drive vehicle knows it works better on dry asphalt if
>you
> > dis-engage the front hubs.
> >
> > If someone really wants to get busy, design and manufacture a bolt on
>devise
> > that would replace the top of the axle where the drive shafts bolt up
>with
>a
> > devise like the big rigs have. It can be done.
> >
> > Just my observations,
> > Joe Trapp
> >
> > If you missed what happens when you back up with the rear most axle
>loose,
> > check out the bottom of the "oop" page
> > http://www.joetrapp.com/pages/958688/index.htm
> >
> >
> >
> >
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