1971 Series 2a 88 newbie question

[heatxcape]

being a newbie, i am still getting my arms wrapped around my 1971 Series 2a 88. i have seen lots of LR2a like mine with 1 exception.... i have locking hubs on front and the REAR. anyone know why? was PO making a crawler? jsut dont know.... any help is appreciated.

[kb1iaw]

The previous owner probably towed it a lot. Disengaging locking hubs is easier than disconnecting the driveshaft. BTW, I'm another '71 IIA owner.

[heatxcape]

did not think of that one.... could it be anything else??

[cnfowler]

Likely not. That's the only reason I've ever heard when someone has locking hubs on the rear.


Colin

[I Leak Oil]

RE the crawler comment..locking hubs do not lock the differential if that's what you're getting at.

[cedryck]

That would make sense, quicker than taking a drive shaft out. Do you have pics? what kind of units are they?