Four Wheel Drive Hubs - How Do They work?

Four wheel drive hubs - what are they and how do they work? Phil Clark of Superwinch answers some common questions relating to four wheel drive hubs.
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[Schaffnerh8rsINC]

So lets say theres snow on the ground and i just want to leave the hubs locked for a couple days when its bad instead (i will unlock them when it wouldnt be worth using 4wd) of getting out and locking them when i need to... is this going to case any damage or maybe long term effects??

[ahj666]

Where can I find the automatic hub shown at 2:10 online?

Thanks

[BeyondXMask]

@pballinurface

Thanxxxxxx

[pballinurface]

@BeyondXMask 4x4 Hi lets you reach highway speeds just like 2wd, in 4x4 Lo you have a much lower top speed at 30mph give or take, this is for more torque to make it up extreme hills and gives you more traction

[BeyondXMask]

what's the differance between low 4x4 and high 4x4 ????

i have TrailBlazer 2009 LT

[13craj]

@sleepybone321 fords come with locking hubs i think, well at least ford trucks do

[man9170]

@sleepybone321 you will have to lock the hub to get 4wd

[sleepybone321]

i put manual hub lockers on my 99 ford ranger and i was wondering if i leave them unlocked and turn the switch in the cab to 4hi will i have 4wheel drive or do i have to lock the hubs to get 4 wheel drive?

[KelliferandLanifer]

@PhillHasABigNose thank's i got a buddy who's going to look at it this weekend but he was also saying we might have to replace the transfer case

[PhillHasABigNose]

@KelliferandLanifer i got mine for $50, but i also have a 1986 dodge. if i was to guess, anywhere from $150-$250