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Old May 11, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Looking for opinions and advice. Is there any advantage to convert my autolocking hubs to manual locking hubs. Will this improve gas mileage? Is it worth the cost? Thanks.
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Old May 11, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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A full kit can run about 800 bucks not worth it if you ask me
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Old May 11, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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I would agree, in most cases a full axle swap to a bigger axle with locking hubs is cheaper or the same price...

800$ now, or over a 10 year span of driving it? I would just pay it over time, who says your going to have it that long anyway...

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Old May 12, 2012 | 07:27 AM
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not worth the cost
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Old May 12, 2012 | 08:18 AM
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not worth the cost
Unless you swapping on some Tons then the cost would be justified !
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Old May 12, 2012 | 09:36 AM
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Thanks for all the input. I think I'll leave them as they are and put my money into a header and better exhaust system.
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