Very nice! I am watching and thinking... And thinking..... I was planning on getting an 80 series this year but not quite so early on.... Mmm
I think thats a West Coast 4x4 thang to lift the back of the bonnet up Paul - air flow or sommat loike dat... IIRC it was a block of aloominum...Also, what are the spacers for that space the bonnet off the hinges?
Because it saves a lot of fuel!
How can it possibly save on fuel?Because it saves a lot of fuel!
The front hubs are manually switchable. The mechanicals are still in 4WD, it is just that the front wheels are disconnected. It really isn't that unusual.
However, it does make her slightly quicker and a darn sight less thirsty around town.
It's not a style thing, the 80 is renown for generating a lot of heat under the bonnet. By lifting the rear of the bonnet it allows some of the heat to escape.The bonnet was lifted on the ali blocks by previous owner. Yes, its a 'styling' thing....
Aye, but it looks like the 80 is in a different leagueI know my way around kitted up 4X4's....
I'm not questioning that they are fitted.Manual Hubs
Matt, you are clearly getting well confused here, I think you need to do a little researchLess drag, it is simple.
No, of course you don't have to lock the centre diff. If you removed the front prop the front diff would still turn with the front wheels. This is the same principle, it disconnects the drag and weight of the front wheels from the driven train.
Freewheeling hubs are not uncommon!
wikipedia said:With the hubs disengaged and the transfer case in 2WD, the whole front axle and differential are inactive
you don't need to.................
It isn't nessessary on these vehicles. They do not need a 2WD modification to the transfer box.