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Jefferies wrote: I haven't but i like the idea of the viscous coupling. I took one of my front hub covers off the other day as i was always under the impression that the vacuum system was required not only to engage the hubs but also to keep them engaged. To my amazement i found that this isn't the case, and the vacuum is only there for the initial engagement/disengagement. So as far as i can tell if the hubs are in the locked position they will stay there (as i've removed the vacuum system).
They are held by magnetism. The vacuum is just used to move them.
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Which begs the question, why are so many people so keen to delete/modify them in the permanently engaged position? Surely if you just leave them engaged and then disable the vac system the hub will stay engaged but is reversible if required
Jefferies wrote: I haven't but i like the idea of the viscous coupling. I took one of my front hub covers off the other day as i was always under the impression that the vacuum system was required not only to engage the hubs but also to keep them engaged. To my amazement i found that this isn't the case, and the vacuum is only there for the initial engagement/disengagement. So as far as i can tell if the hubs are in the locked position they will stay there (as i've removed the vacuum system).
They are held by magnetism. The vacuum is just used to move them.
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Which begs the question, why are so many people so keen to delete/modify them in the permanently engaged position? Surely if you just leave them engaged and then disable the vac system the hub will stay engaged but is reversible if required
Because the magnets are not brilliant and anyone playing with the 4wd may get enough vacuum to disconnect then
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Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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