Thread: FWH - option to maintain lubrication on parts?

Reading up on all the great information re FWH - pros and cons - I had an idea (probably bad one) regarding keeping the lubrication up on the UJs, top bush/pin and other components which seemed to be the main issue with running FWH.

If the FWH is disengaged (and therefore no lubrication from spinning parts), can one engage the 4wd leaver during travels and leave it for a while and then disengage it again to lubricate the parts? I am thinking this as an alternative to getting out and turning the FWH on and off to achieve the same thing you can whilst in the cab? Of course it means the hubs are spinning freely but the g'box is turning front prop and everything else down the line.

Or am I missing something here (most likely)?

Cheers,

Thanks all, glad i wasnt going mad with this thought and i didnt see where this was mentioned (even on google search). I just rebuilt my warm m11 hubs, cleaned them up, regreased and on one i replaced the needle bearing so hopefully wont be an issue with seizing for some time. I also did think of leaving them engaged most time with occasional free wheeling, as this replicated the standard set up but with more flexibility.