Automatic vs Manual (Freewheeling) Hubs – Installing Manual Hubs on Isuzu MUX

Automatic vs Manual (Freewheeling) Hubs – Installing Manual Hubs on Isuzu MUX

This video looks at automatic vs manual (freewheeling hubs) and the benefits of upgrading to freewheeling hubs. Plus how to install on an Isuzu MUX.

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Tyler Thompson says:

Hello

First time I've done a video like this so go easy on me haha. Hopefully it made sense and I got everything right, let me know what you think.

Thanks 🙂

grx20jb w says:

1. That vehicle doesn't have auto hubs, it has drive flanges (axle always engaged).
2. Those fake chinesium hubs are usually rubbish, you want genuine Aisin ones. Carry the original flanges on the trails because you're going to need them if you run that junk.
3. For when those junk hubs grenade, from memory a jackaroo/rodeo Aisin hub might fit, check the number of splines. If that Rodeo you have isn't used for off road work, you could probably just swap the cheap and nasty hubs onto it.
4. You should use a bolt in the axle to pull it out and measure for the correct thickness shims, rather than just reinstalling the original ones.
5. Those trojan circlip pliers are dangerous, I've had two sheer on me sending the circlip flying…always a good idea wear eye protection when working with circlips. Knipex are better but expensive.
6. It's important to lock the hubs and engage 4wd occasionally to keep everything lubricated

Paul Coetser says:

Explained it very well!! Thank you

Yo Adrian says:

Really appreciate this video. Well done, really well explained!

Diarmuid O Laoghaire says:

So if you break a CV on the drivers side say, and you then stick the hub into freewheel, can you still stay in 4 wheel drive and use it to effectively drive the car in 3 wheel drive as the locker on the passenger side is still engaged? Or once you snap a CV you have to unlock both hubs and limp out in 2WD while still being in low range 4 wheel drive?

Beanfranked Now says:

Out of all the different suspension brands the family, friends and yourself run, which would you rate?

Beanfranked Now says:

What tyres are you and the old man running Tyler

Christopher Griffin says:

Do you know if they make a Gasket kit for the hubs?

George Welsh says:

I thought it was a great video! Thanks

Andrew Basanisi says:

I suggest you put some medium strength loctite on the allen key nuts. Had mine rattle themselves loose and almost fall off on a 10 day trip! And a marine grade liquid gasket instead of the paper one.

Mudduck's 4wd Touring says:

You just need to cut a hole in the original caps to go over the free wheelers and dress the rims up again. Cheers Steve

Why Zed says:

Made a lot of sense.. well explained. Cheers! I learned something today.

Steve Annett says:

Great tutorial Tyler…learnt heaps.

Gettin dirty 4X2 Adventure says:

Great video mate. Did this to a 2005 Mitsubishi challenger but for some reason it worked once then after that it wouldn't allow drive to the hubs regardless of what position it was in. Was a strange one but it's back to the constant drive now and works like it should.

Overlander 4x4 and Camping says:

Great vid mate

rudvs says:

Lucky your not an art teacher lll

SHALINI NAICKER says:

Can you fit them to your Navara?

SHALINI NAICKER says:

Not sure if freewheeling hubs can be fitted to current PX Ranger & current Hilux. Would be a worth while addition.

Roger Mace says:

Great work Tyler very informative …….. Keep well and safe as always

Ron Jackson says:

Tyler the Mux and Dmax are different to most other 4wds like your Navara , they don't actually have auto Hubs , they have a drive plate .
That's what you would of replaced with the FWH's , they also have a sliding sleeve in the front Diff that engages when you engage 4WD in the transcase ,
When in 2wd yes the 2 front CV axles are turning but only part of the Diff and the front drive shaft from the transcase will not turn
because that sliding sleeve in the front Diff will not be engaged.
Jack both the front wheels of the Mux off the ground and spin the wheels , with the Hubs unlocked and locked you will see what I mean
When I fitted FWH's to my Dmax , I was told do not fit the gasket that come with the Hubs , it will cause the bolts to come loose .
I forgot and fitted it and sure enough the first time I used 4WD , guess what happened , bloody things came loose .
So make sure you keep a check on them , mark them with a marker pen , easy to check
I removed the gasket and used Loctite 518 Flange sealant that I was told to use in the first place , no further problems .
Also the free play between the circlip and shims ( washers ) to the Hubs , I was told was a critical measurement and has to be right
I got some extra shims of a few sizes and stuffed around with feeler gauges until , I got it right .
All the best keep up Videos you do a great job , keep a close eye on those bolts .

Mick H says:

Excellent information thank you for sharing, will be doing this mod to my 2010 Colorado which is a rebadged Isuzu, simple yet sassy! cheers

ROOSTER says:

Rad vid…Should do more of them…

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