Fixed hubs.

cncfabs · 31-12-2012, 16:35

Anyone got any fixed hubs or suggest best way to permantly lock an auto hub.
Getting very wet and muddy have a terrano i just use offroad for moving things around sold the auto hubs now its useless in 2wd with all the mud

stinka · 31-12-2012, 17:13

I've got some autos u can have

I'm sticking with fixed on mine as well, much more reliable

jims-terrano · 31-12-2012, 17:42

I'm sure I've heard of someone welding the auto hubs fixed but aint got a clue how they did it.

cncfabs · 31-12-2012, 18:11

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

I'm sure I've heard of someone welding the auto hubs fixed but aint got a clue how they did it.

Im wondering if they are already engaged wether they would stay that way if the brake rings are removed.Only one way to find out i suppose.Did think of welding them think if they were just mig welded they would more than likely crack as its not mild steel

solarman216 · 31-12-2012, 23:46

for the benefit of others, as I have already PM'd cncfabs, just removing the brake rings will not work even if locked as the first time you travel in the opposite direction they will unlock and stay unlocked, welding the dog clutch is not an option as this is gear material and will beak up putting metal fragments into your hub bearings, my suggestion is to remove the big spring that disengages the dog clutch and as the clutch is activated by a cam move this to the activated position a weld it there, the cam will be under no load so unlikely to fail and it only needs a couple of spot welds to sop it rotating and the dog clutch will be firmly engaged, cheap locked hubs, Rick

31-12-2012, 16:35	#1
cncfabs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: somerset Vehicle: terrano Posts: 1,947	Fixed hubs. Anyone got any fixed hubs or suggest best way to permantly lock an auto hub. Getting very wet and muddy have a terrano i just use offroad for moving things around sold the auto hubs now its useless in 2wd with all the mud

31-12-2012, 23:46	#5
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	for the benefit of others, as I have already PM'd cncfabs, just removing the brake rings will not work even if locked as the first time you travel in the opposite direction they will unlock and stay unlocked, welding the dog clutch is not an option as this is gear material and will beak up putting metal fragments into your hub bearings, my suggestion is to remove the big spring that disengages the dog clutch and as the clutch is activated by a cam move this to the activated position a weld it there, the cam will be under no load so unlikely to fail and it only needs a couple of spot welds to sop it rotating and the dog clutch will be firmly engaged, cheap locked hubs, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

31-12-2012, 17:13	#2
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	I've got some autos u can have I'm sticking with fixed on mine as well, much more reliable

31-12-2012, 17:42	#3
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	I'm sure I've heard of someone welding the auto hubs fixed but aint got a clue how they did it.