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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 10:32 AM
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I have a quick question as I am 4x4 challenged.

The auto locking hubs failed in my 84 K5 Blazer, and I replaced them with Superwinch manual locking hubs.

Here's my question: When I disengage the 4WD, do I still have to back up the 10 ft like I did with the OEM hubs?

Thanks and my apologies for the dumb question.
 
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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You should not have to back up.
 
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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You don't have to but they hubs unlock quicker if you back up a few feet, same with locking them.
 
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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I don't know about ten feet but I always did for a few inches just to get the tension off especially when they start to get old and dirty inside
 
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