richo Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Hi, I've got a 1975 series 3 Land Rover 88 with standard hubs at the front and would like to fit freewheeling hubs. Which are the best make and is there any problems fitting them and where would I find fitting instructions for them? I hope somebody could help me, thanks, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 The short answer is there's very little point in fitting them - I don't know anyone who's proved they save a significant amount of fuel or reduce wear on anything and they're another thing to have to faff about with or to break. There you go, saved you time and money already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave88sw Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 you have to remember to engage them every now and then to lubricate the top swivel pin as this is purely lubricated by the swivel oil splashed on it by a spinning halfshaft. Just another thing to faff around with and virtually no gain whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmuncher Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Do they save wear on front tyres , diff, halfshalts when running on road ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 No, maybe*, maybe*. * = probably negated by the fact you forget to engage them often enough and end up with condensation-rust on the internals. The diff/halfshafts aren't under load in 2WD, so wear would be very minimal anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Fully agree with the above. Took mine off and threw them away years ago! Useless things IMHO. I cant imagine why anyone would bother fitting them these days. They make sod all difference to fuel consumption or tyre wear etc. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Hancock Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Dont bother with them, i took mine off some time ago and noticed no difference at all. Not worth the hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richo Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Thank you for all the information about the fwh! I don't think I'll fit them - what about an overdrive? Is it hard or is it easy? All information would be helpful. Thanks, Richo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluespanner Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Only time I'v ever found them useful is after going airborn in the quarry, landing and doing a front diff. Then disengaged the front FWHs and drive home no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landmannnn Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Dont bother with them, i took mine off some time ago and noticed no difference at all. Not worth the hassle. Only surpassed in inefficiency by automatic freewheeling hubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Webster Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Best without them. Overdrive is worthwhile, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_s Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 i do have fwh on my series, and i cant honestly say i notice a difference in fuel economy, cos i dont ever run for long with the hubs engaged. i do notice a reduction in noise, and also the steering feels smoother when turning tight corners. i dont find them to need any faffing around, they come apart easily but i dont seem to be able to get the repair kits for them now, so if they ever break i will have to remove them. i wont be buying another set to replace, i'll just fit standard hubs. They were on the motor when i bought it, and they are there so i use em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiagoc Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 I agree they are another point of failure, but I noticed some differences on my SIII 88 after fitting them. Like ian_s, I also noticed a reduction in noise. And I also noticed a bit more speed/acceleration, very useful when entering highways with very short acceleration lanes (almost all of them, around here!). I know that Series don't like highways, but sometimes they are used... As for fuel consumption, I have no idea but I really doubt FWH make any difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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