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  1. 28th November 2012, 04:41 PM #1
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    Free wheeling hubs

    Is there such a thing for d1,
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  2. 28th November 2012, 04:47 PM #2
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    I dont think so but why would you anyway
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  3. 28th November 2012, 04:59 PM #3
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    nope, its a constant four wheel drive.
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  4. 28th November 2012, 07:32 PM #4
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    I was thinking better fuel economy
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    Surely any economy gains would be minimal since everything other than the front wheels forward of the transfer is still driven. I'm sure the handling wouldn't be anywhere near as good especially under hard braking.
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    Quote Originally Posted by miften_disco View Post
    I was thinking better fuel economy
    disproven even on the series rovers that weren't full time fourwheel drive.

    Guessing you drive a v8 then.
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    You can get them for a disco 1 , RRC and defenders.
    Of the top of my head I think it was GKN that did them. Was designed to reduce fuel economy and less wear on the drive train. Not very popular for obvious reasons.

    But as said its up there with the changing the vicuss fan with an electric one to get better fuel economy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by miften_disco View Post
    I was thinking better fuel economy
    So you unlock the front hubs, then don't move as all the drive disappears out the front... I can't see that improving economy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigJon View Post
    So you unlock the front hubs, then don't move as all the drive disappears out the front... I can't see that improving economy.
    Damn good point. If you had a lockable centre diff, you should get drive, but would a viscous diff model provide any forward motion ??
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  10. 29th November 2012, 08:18 AM #10
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    Not forgetting that (if u locked ur center diff so the power didnt disappear out the front) that now all ur V8 grunt is only going to one of those tiny little diffs/axles, could very well spell disaster!
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