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Old 12-29-2009, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Piginajeep
I'm running the syntec hubs from solid axle. After 40,000 miles plus and on two different jeeps. I still love having them. Another great plus is you can adjust your front caster and not have to worry about driveline vibs.

Check out the link in my sig for pictures. Spyntec has it's own site at Spyntec.com
Have you seen fuel savings by running the hubs disengaged? If so, how much?
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Old 12-29-2009, 10:35 AM
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Wouldn't having two different lug patterns pose an issue? Or do they have a kit to convert the rear lug pattern as well.
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Old 12-29-2009, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by ronjenx
Have you seen fuel savings by running the hubs disengaged? If so, how much?
Can't say that I noticed alot, but I also live a mile from work, and it's parked for winter, running 37's I've never paid much attention. It got between 15-16 when I drove to vacation in October
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Wouldn't having two different lug patterns pose an issue? Or do they have a kit to convert the rear lug pattern as well.
I'm using adapters in the back, on my old JK I had new shafts. Most new axle shafts come in a dual bolt pattern now, either 5x5 or 5x5.5

think it as a reason to upgrade to chromo's
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Old 12-29-2009, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ronjenx
Have you seen fuel savings by running the hubs disengaged? If so, how much?
I believe Warn states about 1/2 mpg with theirs.
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Old 12-30-2009, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BillyJack
Why would you want to go with manual locking hubs? Just curious as I really don't know the benefits. Also, I just added a Rubicon Express lift kit and love it.
It would add a "2Lo" option by putting the transfer case in 4Lo and leaving the hubs unlocked.

2Lo would save some clutch wear for those times when you're slow but also not quite in 4wd territory.
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