It used to be that "locking the hubs" was a fundamental first step when heading off-highway. Over the years though, OE manufacturers defected from the lockout hub. Most four-wheel-drive vehicles built ...

Why would 4x4 owners want to do this? South Bay Truck & 4x4 in Hawthorne, California, tells us that for most owners it’s a concern about the drag of the drivetrain. Fuel economy is increased and wear ...

Locking hubs are a really important part of four-wheel drive systems: They're there to help drivers switch between two-wheel drive and 4WD.While many modern 4x4s now use automatic systems, the ...