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My biggest concern now is if I put auto hubs on and JLEMOND is correct and they get ripped up then I'm further behind than before.Maybe this is something better left alone.


Jerry is correct (and by the way, that's not usually an "if"...) but if I understand correctly, that would mean that the auto hubs would work as they should work. In other words, you have to be stopped when you make the shift, you can't shift while moving. That's easy enough, as long as you make that clear to your wife... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

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I've kind of guessed that the front diff is not up to dealing with the stress of having to put up with the two front wheels traveling at different speeds like the rear does given that the front diff is a smaller unit, but...any thoughts?


It's more an issue of not wanting to turn all those parts at all times. The CV's will turn all the time, which could lead to premature CV boot (or even joint) failure. This is even more of an issue with a lift, where you're turning those boots with a high angle on them AT SPEED, which is something you don't really want to do. They're much more likely to tear. The SOTF is a better setup in this regard.

HTH,
Chris

Chris Perosi
Isuzu Editor Emeritus
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