locking hub

[OMEED]

Hello
I'm willing to install a pair of front locking hubs for my hummer h3 2006 (manual transmission).
any ideas or recommendations? also, how can I get those?
Please and thank you!

 

[alrock]

I'm sure one of the 4wd fabricators/ project builders will chime in soon, but what's your goal with the locking hubs? Did you change the transfer case to one that has a 2wd mode? If not, you won't gain anything since the rest of the drivetrain short of the wheels will still be spinning.

If you have changed over to a solid axle setup, 2 speed case, etc. let us know the details of your build and you'll get some better answers.

 

[OMEED]

I'm sure one of the 4wd fabricators/ project builders will chime in soon, but what's your goal with the locking hubs? Did you change the transfer case to one that has a 2wd mode? If not, you won't gain anything since the rest of the drivetrain short of the wheels will still be spinning.

If you have changed over to a solid axle setup, 2 speed case, etc. let us know the details of your build and you'll get some better answers.

Thanks for your reply. I did nothing yet but the main goal is having the front wheels, off the torque while on-road. Also found this short video. not sure if that works though.

 

[atvspeed4]

Dont do it. There is a long post on here and a guy argued with all of us that he knows better. I explained why the machined down CV shafts was a terrible idea. I guess he installed them and they snapped shortly after...

 

[OMEED]

Dont do it. There is a long post on here and a guy argued with all of us that he knows better. I explained why the machined down CV shafts was a terrible idea. I guess he installed them and they snapped shortly after...

oh! good to know. thanks

 

[OMEED]

Dont do it. There is a long post on here and a guy argued with all of us that he knows better. I explained why the machined down CV shafts was a terrible idea. I guess he installed them and they snapped shortly after...

I went through it. Actually, he did what exactly I wanted to do!
the reason I decided to do that is a recent problem I got while sharp-angled turning (parking area etc,...) on asphalt or paved surfaces. It seems that sth is binding and I feel bumps, shocks, and even unwanted stops. I thought that getting the front wheels off the power by using locking hubs, might help but it seems that they don't work.

 

[atvspeed4]

I went through it. Actually, he did what exactly I wanted to do!
the reason I decided to do that is a recent problem I got while sharp-angled turning (parking area etc,...) on asphalt or paved surfaces. It seems that sth is binding and I feel bumps, shocks, and even unwanted stops. I thought that getting the front wheels off the power by using locking hubs, might help but it seems that they don't work.

Are you serious??? Thats why you reopened this nightmare?? You have either a worn out plastic shift fork in your transfercase or you have a defective encoder motor. Fix that and you are good. I have run relatively sticky 37s on hot pavement and can turn to lock without any binding with stock AWD setup. You have a common issue that if you do not resolve soon you will break a CV shaft

 

[OMEED]

Are you serious??? Thats why you reopened this nightmare?? You have either a worn out plastic shift fork in your transfercase or you have a defective encoder motor. Fix that and you are good. I have run relatively sticky 37s on hot pavement and can turn to lock without any binding with stock AWD setup. You have a common issue that if you do not resolve soon you will break a CV shaft

Thanks for sharing this. I wish I knew you guys earlier. I feel lucky for not going any further. I'll go for it and will post updates.

 

[H3Hummer]

dude, take them manual hubs off if you've already mount them, it's going to fuck up your front drive train and your T case. You'll have to change a LOT, LOT more stuff if you want to drive your H3 in 2wd and shift it up to 4H and 4L. Some who knows best inside the Forum did the swap, just make a search.....you'll find out.

 

[OMEED]

dude, take them manual hubs off if you've already mount them, it's going to fuck up your front drive train and your T case. You'll have to change a LOT, LOT more stuff if you want to drive your H3 in 2wd and shift it up to 4H and 4L. Some who knows best inside the Forum did the swap, just make a search.....you'll find out.

oh yeah! I've already found out that they are useless.

 

[650Hawk]

Yup, if you're feeling binding on pavement during sharp turns, your TC is still in 4H-Lock, not 4H.

 

[OMEED]

Yup, if you're feeling binding on pavement during sharp turns, your TC is still in 4H-Lock, not 4H.

Yeah, I decided to tear down the TC to see if we can fix it by replacing that plastic fork or other possible issue.
Thanks

 

[H3Hummer]

AC Delco got the aluminum shift fork you're looking for best after market OEM parts for our Hummers. Did my T-Case with it and never had an issue since. When you open your t case, don't forget to line up the planetar gears inside before assembly!

 

[OMEED]

AC Delco got the aluminum shift fork you're looking for best after market OEM parts for our Hummers. Did my T-Case with it and never had an issue since. When you open your t case, don't forget to line up the planetar gears inside before assembly!

Good to know! thanks

 

[OMEED]

FIXED

 

[amrg]

So what was it in the end? Fork or motor?

 

[amrg]

Thanks for your reply. I did nothing yet but the main goal is having the front wheels, off the torque while on-road. Also found this short video. not sure if that works though.

Btw the hubs for this guy failed for the reasons mentioned, but his 2wd tcase mod works afaik

 

[OMEED]

So what was it in the end? Fork or motor?

The same common issue; the fork.

 

[atvspeed4]

Glad we were able to all help you get back on track with your truck its awesome in stock form and even better modded. Enjoy

 

[OMEED]

Glad we were able to all help you get back on track with your truck its awesome in stock form and even better modded. Enjoy

Cheers!