From: uniquemachine@cybcon.com
Date: Mon Feb 16 2004 - 22:21:21 PST
I've seen broken axle shafts and drive lines on 5 ton trucks from
guys driving in sand when experiencing 'axle hop' or 'spring wrap"
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>
> Hi,
> I have another question about the lock out hubs. I drive my truck
> several hundred miles each year to our clubs fall trail ride at Camp
> Grayling. It is a very sandy trail area where the military practices driving
> tanks & armor. But most of the trip getting there is highway driving. Have
> you noticed any problems caused by the lockers while driving at speed on
> paved roads. Should I expect a lot of extra tire wear.
> I have also found the most difficult thing about climbing the sandy
> hills is the "axle hop" as you try to go up the hill. The axle starts
> jumping up and down as it gets, then loses grip. I wonder how having lockers
> will effect this symptom. I really think the axle hop is rough on the truck.
> Another thing I have to take into consideration is my truck weighs
> 18,000lb empty.
>
> thanks,
>
> Bill
> Michigan
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