Locked hubs 4X4 older Ford Bronco?

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mokume

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You may lock or unlock the front hubs any time you wish, all that happens is that the brake rotor (attached to the wheel) is 'locked' to the drive axle.
Makes no difference is the transfer case is in 2H, 4H or 4 Lo, the hubs can be locked or unlocked at any time, however, for 4 wheel drive you will need to lock the front hubs.
Ford used to recommend that the hubs be locked and vehicle driven a few miles periodically to lubricate 4WD components if 4WD is not used often
 
I was wondering if you lock the hubs on a 1989 Bronco do you have to be in 4X4 or can you drive in 2wd and then switch?

How fast can you drive with the 4X4?

If i lock the hubs do i HAVE to put it in 4X4 or can i switch between 2wd and 4X4?
 
You may lock or unlock the front hubs any time you wish, all that happens is that the brake rotor (attached to the wheel) is 'locked' to the drive axle.
Makes no difference is the transfer case is in 2H, 4H or 4 Lo, the hubs can be locked or unlocked at any time, however, for 4 wheel drive you will need to lock the front hubs.
Ford used to recommend that the hubs be locked and vehicle driven a few miles periodically to lubricate 4WD components if 4WD is not used often
 
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