nissan frontier 3.2

[Paullct]

Thanks MrCuddles but I'll be in Tobago on the 22nd anyway so won't be able to make that I cant wait to bring it home. Should be this week hopefully.

[sliderz1]

yeah i did. but still more expensive than the frontier. my grandmother is purchasing the vehicle for me and she does not wanna go second hand. so she said i can have a 4x4 just find the cheapest one from the firm available

[Paullct]

[Paullct]

question:

what would happen if one was to drive with the manual hubs locked but still in 2H?

[sliderz1]

question:

what would happen if one was to drive with the manual hubs locked but still in 2H?

the front axles would turn along with the front diff and shaft, however the TC being in 2H wouldnt send any power to them

[Paullct]

so i guess technically it wont do any harm? just basically more wear on the axles over time? correct?

[sliderz1]

yes, although the wear factor may be quite lengthy, i know 1 from wasa dat doin 325XXXkms, its has been locked from day 1 and its running quite strong to date

[lighthammer]

question:

what would happen if one was to drive with the manual hubs locked but still in 2H?

the front axles would turn along with the front diff and shaft, however the TC being in 2H wouldnt send any power to them

^^ correct.
Also, once you switch into 4H, the front axles will receive power and will rotate in a locked mode, hence your steering will be affected. Once you go back to 2H, they won't affect the steering as much but the diff will still be locked, hence they'll still be slightly stiffer as you turn the steering wheel.

Best thing to do really is just to unlock it, to save yourself any potential trouble. Only lock it when you come on a run or go offroading.

[Paullct]

Cool just checking. Never hurts to ask right?

[termite01]

Instructions on the visor states you shouldn't drive more than 30km/hr with the hubs locked to prevent mechanical damage

[sliderz1]

Instructions on the visor states you shouldn't drive more than 30km/hr with the hubs locked to prevent mechanical damage

^^i'll post a pic

but it says
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4L : Use this position only when maximum power and traction ( eg..... ) is required
When using this position always set free running hubs on lock
Speed must not exceed 30mph/ 50kph
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this restriction is only when 4L is engaged because of the increased gear ratios
edit :
there is no speed restricittion when 4H is used or when hubs alone are locked

[lighthammer]

don't go about 50kph on 4H either man.

I wouldn't do that, even if there's no warning.
Don't want to wind up the diff's and cause cracking.

I'd say the fastest you should go is approx 35-40km/h in 4H and stay below 20km/H in 4L.

[sliderz1]

don't go about 50kph on 4H either man.

I wouldn't do that, even if there's no warning.
Don't want to wind up the diff's and cause cracking.

I'd say the fastest you should go is approx 35-40km/h in 4H and stay below 20km/H in 4L.

tru........i mean if u using 4 wheel drive in the first place, the road definately isnt suited for fast driving

[sham1984]

so i guess technically it wont do any harm? just basically more wear on the axles over time? correct?

The frontier with the locks on the wheels features a full locking front differential. It means the two tyres when locked will rotate at the same rate. That translates into bad wear on the tyres when turning as one tyre travels a longer distance than the other when turning. Besides pressure on the axles, tyres will be eating up.
In 4H or 4L, the back tyres turn faster than the front tyres, so its not advisable to turn on 4WD when driving on dry pitch roads or you'll be unnecessarily stressing the drive train and eating tyres.

[droppa]

so i guess technically it wont do any harm? just basically more wear on the axles over time? correct?

The frontier with the locks on the wheels features a full locking front differential. It means the two tyres when locked will rotate at the same rate. That translates into bad wear on the tyres when turning as one tyre travels a longer distance than the other when turning. Besides pressure on the axles, tyres will be eating up.
In 4H or 4L, the back tyres turn faster than the front tyres, so its not advisable to turn on 4WD when driving on dry pitch roads or you'll be unnecessarily stressing the drive train and eating tyres.

where yuh get them drugs dan.......that is the most crap i have read for the year!!!!!

[sham1984]

so i guess technically it wont do any harm? just basically more wear on the axles over time? correct?

The frontier with the locks on the wheels features a full locking front differential. It means the two tyres when locked will rotate at the same rate. That translates into bad wear on the tyres when turning as one tyre travels a longer distance than the other when turning. Besides pressure on the axles, tyres will be eating up.
In 4H or 4L, the back tyres turn faster than the front tyres, so its not advisable to turn on 4WD when driving on dry pitch roads or you'll be unnecessarily stressing the drive train and eating tyres.

where yuh get them drugs dan.......that is the most crap i have read for the year!!!!!

First you have to be a 4x4 Frontier owner. Mine locks at the wheel (full locking front differential) Secondly you should read the manual.

But I'm sure you're all too happy to bask in your own ignorance and not do your own research so I'll point you to a thread that explains it better
viewtopic.php?t=236360
look for biggy82 post on Sat Mar 28, 2009 1:51 am

[sliderz1]

First you have to be a 4x4 Frontier owner. Mine locks at the wheel (full locking front differential) Secondly you should read the manual.

brb LOL-ing

so I'll point you to a thread that explains it better
viewtopic.php?t=236360
look for biggy82 post on Sat Mar 28, 2009 1:51 am

search and understand difference between a centre locking system rather than f/r differential lockers,

then maybe you'll say this to yourself after

But I'm sure you're all too happy to bask in your own ignorance and not do your own research

[zaria]

First you have to be a 4x4 Frontier owner. Mine locks at the wheel (full locking front differential) Secondly you should read the manual.

brb LOL-ing

so I'll point you to a thread that explains it better
viewtopic.php?t=236360
look for biggy82 post on Sat Mar 28, 2009 1:51 am

search and understand difference between a centre locking system rather than f/r differential lockers,

then maybe you'll say this to yourself after

But I'm sure you're all too happy to bask in your own ignorance and not do your own research

Behave guy's,no need to go ballistic cause someone has wrong info.
I don't have a frontier,but also do not know of any manufacturer(our local market) that puts lsd in front diff,much less diff locks(it will be impossible to steer the vehicle)so pretty sure the lock sham1984 is referring too is to simply lock the axles to the hub,unlock improves fuel economy/handeling/power and reduces wear on front axle.
What the sales and marketing people do is tie up ur head with the words"front diff lock"or"center diff lock"

[droppa]

i eh no rocket scientist eh, but i go just be ignorant and stay quiet........

@ sham 1984, bring that frontier and ill show you how to use it.....

i have one question, if ur faced with a steep hill that U MUST get up and no matter how you try the rear wheels keep spinning out in 2WD, what would you do???

[zaria]

my guess???
slap that mother in 4wd!!!!

but is it a trick question? cause that is the obvious ans.

Problem starts when u in 4wd and still not getting up.