Can the Leopard hub lock be kept locked all the time?

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VanJason
07/29/25 11:18pm
No, after locking, the front wheels will drive the axle shafts, differential, front driveshaft, and transfer case gears to rotate continuously, causing unnecessary resistance, wear, and high temperatures. However, if you are driving long distances on off-road unpaved roads, locking it in advance can avoid unnecessary trouble. Additional information: 1. Function of the hub lock: The main function is to lock or disconnect the front wheels from the axle shafts. When disconnected, the front wheels will not drag the axle shafts, front differential, or front driveshaft to rotate when turning, reducing friction and wear. For part-time 4WD vehicles operating in rear-wheel drive mode, this can further reduce fuel consumption. Of course, when front-wheel drive is engaged, the hub lock needs to be locked. 2. Hub clutch: The hub clutch is installed on the front axle to keep the front differential gears in a separated state when not in use. Early 4WD vehicles did not have a hub clutch, causing the front differential gears to rotate while the vehicle was moving. This applied unnecessary power to the front axle, differential gears, and driveshaft.
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