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Buddy · 04-04-2010, 10:10 PM

Back in the "old days", 4WD vehicles used to be equipped with lock-out hubs so that you could lock out the front 4WD and "convert" the vehicle to rear-wheel drive only, thus saving gas mileage and wear and tear on the front drive system. But today, most of the modern crossover SUVs don't have this option. I have a 4WD Toyota Highlander and I'm wondering if anyone could make a set of lock-out hubs for me? What do you think?

04-04-2010, 10:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Buddy EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 45 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Lock-out hubs Back in the "old days", 4WD vehicles used to be equipped with lock-out hubs so that you could lock out the front 4WD and "convert" the vehicle to rear-wheel drive only, thus saving gas mileage and wear and tear on the front drive system. But today, most of the modern crossover SUVs don't have this option. I have a 4WD Toyota Highlander and I'm wondering if anyone could make a set of lock-out hubs for me? What do you think?