My new Hilux (sheepshagger model) has no freewheeling hubs

Timbatrader · Post by **Timbatrader** » Mon May 01, 2006 10:28 pm

Just bought a new Hilux the base model does not come auto freewheeling hubs I didn't take much notice thinking it would have manual hubs but no it doesn't any sort of freewheeling hubs at all is this going to be a problem regards to diesel milage and tyre wear or have things improved over the years and are freewheeling hubs not really nessarary on moden 4 x4's

SupraLux · Post by **SupraLux** » Tue May 02, 2006 2:14 am

Surfs have been without hubs, be they manual or auto, since 1989... They just have a locking cap bolted in place.

The ADD (assuming they still give it the same name) unties the long-side (passenger) driveshaft so that the passenger wheel just turns half the half-shaft and the drivers side just turns half the diff.

I've never read any reports on mileage or wear increases by fitting manual hubs, but I would expect it to be negligable.

So are you going to SAS it?

Steve

Rangielux · Post by **Rangielux** » Tue May 02, 2006 9:56 am

SupraLux wrote:So are you going to SAS it?

Steve

You're an evil man :lol:

I assume when timbatrader said new he meant brand new! (he did say its a sheep shagger ute) So you want him to cut it up straight away

Wonder how toyota warranty would like that :lol:

If its a new sheep shagger ute I guess it has electric disconnect hubs so the front end wont be turning in 2wd. That's how my new Rodeo works anyway, - and no Steve, put the grinder down, I'm not going to SAS the Rodeo....... :?:

although................naa.

SupraLux · Post by **SupraLux** » Tue May 02, 2006 10:46 am

Yeah, actually thats a point... the new ones are Prado-based... so they could well have electric hubs...

And why wait to SAS something... it's just going to get dented and rusty anyway

Dooo eeet nowwww.... :lol:

Bring your truck down, I have no space in the shed, but in my mission to SAS things, I will gladly do it outside in the rain

Steve

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Tue May 02, 2006 10:51 am

Yeah why wait this guy didnt

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modul ... hlight=sas

Find yourself a donor 80 series and your away

Timbatrader · Post by **Timbatrader** » Tue May 02, 2006 9:33 pm

No ADD on it that only comes on the SR5 models No electronic disconnect like the Rodeo yes it is brand new and shiny so I am guessing I won’t be letting anyone SAS it but excuse my ignorance what is SAS
I have fitted a snorkel have got a winch bar and winch coming going to have to get the grinder out and cut ¾ of the front bumper off to get that on new tyres then I am going to get it dirty and dented but not to the extent you guys do

SupraLux · Post by **SupraLux** » Tue May 02, 2006 10:26 pm

SAS = Solid Axle Swap... ripping out the IFS (OuterLimits refer to that as IsForShopping :lol:

) and fitting a beam axle in its place. Better offroad ability

Shame, I would love to do a new Hilux

Steve

Rangielux · Post by **Rangielux** » Wed May 03, 2006 8:32 am

Timbatrader wrote:No ADD on it that only comes on the SR5 models No electronic disconnect like the Rodeo yes it is brand new

No ADD on the base model = tight Toyota saving$$$ :evil:

Bit of a bugger tho ah (excuse the pun) :lol:

They don't build 4wds like they used too (crumpy would be turning in his grave)

Viva the Lux 60's :!:

SupraLux · Post by **SupraLux** » Wed May 03, 2006 8:55 am

So is it full-time 4wd or do they just roll the front drivetrain with no thought for wear/tear and added consumption? Bloody hell, what has toyota turned into? First this, now that ghastly abomination of a new FJ cruiser... Might buy a nissan...

yeah right! :lol:

Steve

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Wed May 03, 2006 9:29 am

Might buy a nissan...

Finaly one of you guys are starting to see the light! Time to move on from those cart sprung Toyotas

SupraLux · Post by **SupraLux** » Wed May 03, 2006 10:00 am

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<--- look at this picture... is it a Toyota? :lol:

So what if its a cart-sprung Isuzu instead?

At least it doesn't tip the scales at 2.5 tonnes :lol:

[/dig]

Steve

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Wed May 03, 2006 10:43 am

Half that truck is toyota now Steve arent they hilux leaf packs aswell?

Cut down safaris have been known to be under 2 tonne :wink:

Rangielux · Post by **Rangielux** » Wed May 03, 2006 10:49 am

doddzee wrote:
Finaly one of you guys are starting to see the light! Time to move on from those cart sprung Toyotas

Just took a break from out the back shed (where I'm melting down sagged Nissan coil springs to make new leaf springs) and saw that. I'm hurt

Must take a patrol for a skid offroad one day soon to see if its all true seeing that I've got an HT licence and all. :wink: