Manual or fixed front wheel hub heads - Revision history

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Bosanek: Re-structured and expanded the first two chapters to equally favor all three solutions and give better insight into each

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2019-02-21T14:07:30Z

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Bosanek: Added a list of aftermarket manual hub head brands in chapter 1b

2018-09-07T06:51:22Z

Added a list of aftermarket manual hub head brands in chapter 1b

Bosanek: Removed an incorrect statements that fixed front wheel hub heads can be sourced from a 2WD-only Jimny

2018-07-23T12:58:09Z

Removed an incorrect statements that fixed front wheel hub heads can be sourced from a 2WD-only Jimny

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2018-03-16T07:48:03Z

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−	{{note\|Before hastily embarking on any of the three solutions mentioned above, you might first consider repairing your original vacuum system.<br><br>The wiki article [[~~Vacuum hubs - checking and testing~~\|'''"~~Vacuum hubs - checking and testing~~"''']] contains ~~the following:<br>~~	+	{{note\|Before hastily embarking on any of the three solutions mentioned above, you might first consider repairing your original vacuum system.<br><br>The wiki article [[4WD transmission failure diagnostics\|'''"4WD transmission failure diagnostics"''']] contains detailed information on how to diagnose and repair the vacuum system.}}
−	* The general introduction about the purpose and ~~operation of free-wheeling wheel hub heads;~~
−	* Description of operating systems for free-wheeling wheel hub heads;
−	* All the ~~details about~~ vacuum ~~operated free-wheeling wheel hub heads;~~
−	* Related issues and repair solutions.}}

	{{note\|In order to properly understand this article, you should first properly understand the operating principles of Jimny's entire 4WD transmission system.<br> That topic is covered in a dedicated wiki article [[4WD transmission system operation\|'''"4WD transmission system operation"''']].}}		{{note\|In order to properly understand this article, you should first properly understand the operating principles of Jimny's entire 4WD transmission system.<br> That topic is covered in a dedicated wiki article [[4WD transmission system operation\|'''"4WD transmission system operation"''']].}}

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-=== Solution with converting original vacuum wheel hub heads into fixed hub heads ===
+=== Solution with fixed wheel hub heads ===
-* Jimny's original vacuum-operated front wheel hub heads can be relatively easily modified so that they become fixed (always engaged).
+* It is also possible to install fixed wheel hub heads.
-* The modifications can be accomplished in a few ways.
+* The procedure for performing the conversion to fixed hub heads is exactly the same as the procedure for the conversion to manually operated wheel hub heads.
-** Some are reversible and some are irreversible.
+* Therefore, this article can be fully utilized for that type of conversion as well.
-* The procedure is described in detail further down in this article.
+<br clear="all">
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-* No new (replacement) fixed hub heads are needed.
+The advantages of fixed hub heads vs. manual hub heads:
-** Therefore zero costs of the conversion!
+* Nobody can maliciously disengage them on a parking lot;
-* After the vacuum hub heads are converted to fixed hub heads, the part 2 (and possibly part 3 as well, depending on your choices below) of the conversion process in the next chapter still need(s) to be performed.
+* They are usually the most durable type for extremely heavy-duty operation;
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-* Front drive line remains always engaged and can not be disengaged any more.
+* Their availability on the aftermarket for Jimnys is much lower.
 ** Nothing will break, but the vehicle will use slightly more fuel in 2WD transmission mode and the front drive line will naturally wear slightly more, since it will be always working as opposed to working only when the transmission is in 4WD mode.
-* This is the same operational effect as when having manually operated wheel hub heads engaged all the time.
+** This is the same operational effect as when having manually operated wheel hub heads engaged all the time.
 * [[2WD-L transmission mode|'''"2WD-L transmission mode"''']] can not be used.
-=== Solution with fixed wheel hub heads ===
+=== Solution with converting original vacuum wheel hub heads into fixed hub heads ===
-[[File:Fixed wheel hub head on a wheel - A01.jpg|thumb|left|348px|Fixed wheel hub head on a wheel]]
+* Jimny's original vacuum-operated front wheel hub heads can be relatively easily modified so that they become fixed (always engaged).
+* The modifications can be accomplished in a few ways.
-* It is also possible to install fixed wheel hub heads.
+** Some are reversible and some are irreversible.
-* The procedure for performing the conversion to fixed hub heads is exactly the same as the procedure for the conversion to manually operated wheel hub heads.
+* The procedure is described in detail further down in this article.
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-The advantages of fixed hub heads vs. manual hub heads:
+* No new (replacement) fixed hub heads are needed.
-* Nobody can maliciously disengage them on a parking lot;
+** Therefore zero costs of the conversion!
-* They are usually the most durable type for extremely heavy-duty operation;
+* After the vacuum hub heads are converted to fixed hub heads, the part 2 (and possibly part 3 as well, depending on your choices below) of the conversion process in the next chapter still need(s) to be performed.
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-* Their availability on the aftermarket for Jimnys is much lower.
+* Front drive line remains always engaged and can not be disengaged any more.
 ** Nothing will break, but the vehicle will use slightly more fuel in 2WD transmission mode and the front drive line will naturally wear slightly more, since it will be always working as opposed to working only when the transmission is in 4WD mode.
-** This is the same operational effect as when having manually operated wheel hub heads engaged all the time.
+* This is the same operational effect as when having manually operated wheel hub heads engaged all the time.
 * [[2WD-L transmission mode|'''"2WD-L transmission mode"''']] can not be used.

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	And then finally comes the fun part - dislocating your butt from the armchair and actually performing this.		And then finally comes the fun part - dislocating your butt from the armchair and actually performing this.
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		+	== Useful forum discussions ==
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		+	The following forum discussions contain some useful info:
		+	* [http://www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/7-jimny-technical/65350-converting-hubs-on-a-push-button-2005 Discussion 1]

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 [[Category:Modifications]]
-[[Category:Howto]]
+[[Category:Modifications - gen3]]
-[[Category:Drivechain]]
+[[Category:Howto - gen3]]

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	* A pair of aftermarket-made manually operated hub heads which are specifically designed for Jimnys.		* A pair of aftermarket-made manually operated hub heads which are specifically designed for Jimnys.
	** These are a direct "bolt-on" replacement (just use original existing bolts)!		** These are a direct "bolt-on" replacement (just use original existing bolts)!
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		+	Examples of aftermarket brands of tailor-made manual hub heads for Jimnys:
		+	* AVM, hub head model 457
		+	** These allegedly exist in two editions - blue (cheaper/weaker) and red (expensive/stronger)
		+	* Tyre X
		+	* Various no name
		+	* Others?

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 * Fixed hub heads are usually much smaller than any other type of hub head.
 * Their availability on the aftermarket for Jimnys is much lower.
-* One possible source of obtaining fixed hub heads would be from a vehicle junkyard which has a dead "el cheapo" 2WD-only Jimny (quite rare, produced from 1998 to 2001).
+* Possible sources would be from a SJ413 (Samurai) and from Vitara Mk1 (and possibly from Vitara Mk2 as well?), but it is not known if some additional spacers are required.

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-Note: This is the best solution!
+{{Note|This is the best solution!}}
 * This is one of two possible solutions for Jimnys with older lever-operated transfer box.
 * This is the only possible solution for Jimnys with newer button-operated transfer box, because the 4WD controller has to remain fully working in the vehicle.

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−	* Also, manually operated front wheel hub heads indirectly allow the use of the "2WD-L" transmission mode~~, which~~ Suzuki has not enabled by default in any Jimny.	+	{{note\|Also, manually operated front wheel hub heads indirectly allow the use of the "'''2WD-L'''" transmission mode.<br> Suzuki has not enabled that mode by default in any Jimny.<br>Read the wiki article [[2WD-L transmission mode\|'''"2WD-L transmission mode"''']] for all the details.}}
−	* Read the wiki article [[2WD-L transmission mode\|'''"2WD-L transmission mode"''']] for all the details.