4FWD On a 6x6

[dlbard]

Will pulling the forward rear axles out still alow the rear set to drive? A fabricated hub cover would then be installed.
My deuce spends most of its life on paved and gravel roads.
Looking to minimize wear on the rear drive train.

 

[patracy]

Yes, power transfers directly through the pinion shafts on the rockwells. I think there's also aftermarket axle shafts for a non-steer that you could run lockout hubs on as well for a no tool solution.

 

[dlbard]

I was thinking about making a lock out hub. I didn't know one was avaliable. Thanks for the info!

 

[WillWagner]

I know there are front lock outs, dunno about rear axle lock outs.

 

[patracy]

I can't remember who specifically made them. But here's an example.

2.5 TON ROCKWELL REAR AXLES AND FLANGES CHROMOLY | BEYONDPRECISE

2.5 Ton Rockwell Chromoly Rear Axle Shaft & Flanges16 SPLINE 2 AXLE SHAFTS 2 FLANGES

www.beyondprecise.com

I'd see if they'd sell just the shafts and then run some AVM hubs.

 

[dlbard]

Thanks for the info. Ouverson sells everything to make it happen..

 

[patracy]

That's who it was! Sorry I couldn't remember the brand.

 

[dlbard]

I ended up pulling an axle, and using a front hub. The previous owner had installed lockouts, so I had a set laying around.

 

[patracy]

It's certainly cheaper to do it that way. I'm lazy though, I might do this to my truck one day.

 

[dlbard]

It's certainly cheaper to do it that way. I'm lazy though, I might do this to my truck one day.

I still want to add the single lockout. About $550 in parts to make it happen. Parts are from Ouverson