Jimny Manual locking hub conversion

This is only a rough guide. You can do it completely different if you wish.
This works for all sn413 Jimnys with vacuum operated hubs.
This setup is still holding up after numerous glass house mountain trips, cape York and Western Australia tracks. (20,000km)
Parts used are as follows:
-2x 26 spline manual hubs from a Sierra
-2x spacer rings. (These can be sourced easily online)
-4 paper gaskets for the mating surfaces
-12x longer bolts because you’re adding a plate in between. The original bolts won’t be long enough. You can measure this all up yourself.
-Optional but recommended gasket maker

[@MoontownMoss]

Done!!!! Thankyou so much, works a treat :) Green light kept flashing when I had finished and I thought it hadn't fixed it, but 1min later stopped, solid light and all working as intended - maybe it needs to build up vacuum for a min to get positive reading ... Thanks again

[@jimnythings2410]

Beauty! Good to hear 🙂

[@theworldaccordingtowazza5768]

Awesome mate. Very helpful about to do mine in a week or 2.

[@jimnythings2410]

Cheers mate. Good luck!

[@lmalesci]

I solved the problem of the 4x4 functioning by mounting the tyrex manual hubs instead of the automatic hubs that always gave problems in my 2001 Suzuki Jimny 4x4 with m13a motor and to replace the automatic hubs and overhaul the vacuum system for inserting the 4x4 I would have spent many euros between spare parts and labor! (greetings from Florence Italy!)

[@derekwilson6652]

So easy to do and works great

[@carlosmotacarballo6225]

Hola muchísimas gracias por compartir tu vídeo lo e hecho en mi Jimmy y la luz deja de parpadear eres un máquina por cierto mi nombre es Carlos desde España un cordial saludo.

[@JuanMiltonGonzales]

Interesante , ...resulta que he encontrado que los cubos de conexion electrica son menos fuertes que los manuales y que ademas tienden a pegarse en algun bache y suena metal . Buen dato . gracias

[@joshbennett1339]

Do you have to block the vac lines off or is that to just stop the 4x4 light flashing

[@user-oc6wi3tg1h]

感恩了解，謝謝分享！

[@borjlastre2426]

awesome! are they compatible with jimny japan jb23 ?

[@user-hx1fw4rn3i]

There is a Brazilian type made named AVM or is it excellent

[@gerryward7]

What type of grease do you recommend? I’ve just received new set of freewheeling hubs and was going to put them on soon.

[@jimnythings2410]

Hey mate, I put high temp wheel bearing grease in mine. Toyota’s have the same in there hubs.

[@Praveshbasnett]

Will it work on Jimny 5door 2023 model?

[@7wardie]

Would these still work with wheel spacers?

[@m13ajimny25]

what brand you use and where you buy it

[@jimmyc6619]

Hi I'm just about to do mine. It's a 2005 vvt push button model. If I do as you've done with the lines is that all I need to do? I don't need to short any wires or anything? Thank you 😁

[@jimnythings2410]

Yep that’s all you need to do. Mine is also push bottom 👍

[@mitchellryan1602]

Instead of running 2 bolts in the lines and cable tying them closed, its easier to just do the u-bend on both sides and just kink the u-bend which seals it. Personally i think its easier.

[@jimnythings2410]

Either works 🙂

[@jesperlykkebo]

Is applicable on the standard front axel? So no other mods are needed? Tx

[@jimnythings2410]

No other mods needed mate. It’s was factory stock at the start of the video. You can also grind the lip off the nut and not run the spacers if you wish. Spacers are easier though 😁

[@makally6589]

How many mm is that spacer?

[@omarsuliman4916]

The light not working and not flashing what is the problem??!

[@terrytibbs8715]

Do you need the spacer rings I bought some but they didn’t come with any it’s for a 2002 model? Thanks.

[@jimnythings2410]

Yeah I bought mine too. They’re not factory. You need them to fit the aftermarket hubs

[@MoontownMoss]

@@jimnythings2410 So if I buy the manual locking hubs I need to buy spacers too? Ive not seen this mentioned before , thanks in advance

[@adelesmith2014]

@@MoontownMoss Hi Mate, just seeing if you ended up sorting this out? did you end up needing spacers? cheers.

[@Rich.Wilkin]

What are the benefits to changing to manual hubs? As in my mind it just means I'm getting out the car to engage something I already have a lever for 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Chrisamic]

The manual locking hubs are more robust according to some people. Problems seem to revolve around the vacuum system more so than the hub locker. A failure on one hub lock makes the front diff completely inoperable, since traction control for the front axle will no longer work and power will always go to the unlocked axle. Manual hubs are really not much of a problem in practice. You can leave them locked while you are going in and out of 4WD and until you will no longer require 4WD for an extended period - ie remember to unlock the hubs when you hit the bitumen again. The only problems with forgetting and leaving the hubs locked is increased noise, wear, and fuel consumption. It won't affect the drivability in 2WD very much. So, vacuum systems are another system to maintain, however proper maintenance can avoid almost all problems. Vacuum hubs should be serviced every two years whether or not you use them and more frequently if they see a lot of hard work or fording. That includes greasing, checking vacuum lines etc. They are pretty easy to work on, but I suspect it is one area that a lot of DIYers forget about. If you are planning a trip and haven't had the front hubs serviced in a while, it should probably be a high priority item.

[@cesardelgadopatino6575]

Which Is the brand of your new hubs?

[@jimnythings2410]

They’re just eBay ones. 26 spline

[@gaukevsworld]

hi mate what did you use on the paper

[@jimnythings2410]

Just grey RTV silicone mate

[@gaukevsworld]

@@jimnythings2410 cheers mate fitting mine at weekend

[@Ouwkackemann]

I don´t understand, maybe because I´m new to the game. Why would you change from auto to manual??

[@jimnythings2410]

The standard vacuum hub fail regularly. Manual hubs are just more reliable

[@Ouwkackemann]

@@jimnythings2410 Thanks for the explanation.

[@AM-zt3xe]

How have they lasted still ok ?

[@jimnythings2410]

Yep it’s done cape York and Simpson desert and still fine

[@AM-zt3xe]

Were did u buy these hubs

[@jimnythings2410]

EBay

[@codytucker7560]

Do locking hubs lock the differential for the wheels to spin at the same speed?

[@jimnythings2410]

The hubs lock the hub to the axles

[@codytucker7560]

@@jimnythings2410 and how does that improve the effectiveness over normal 4H or 4L kinda new to this

[@jimnythings2410]

It doesn’t change anything performance wise. The only reason people to this mod is because the stock automatic hubs are crap and they fail. Manual hubs are annoying but more reliable

[@lmalesci]

saludos cordiales desde Italia Florencia el Suzuki jimny 4x4 gasta mucha nafta porque tene el tanque de combustible mas pequeño de capacidad en litro tene problema con los cubos automáticos porque se gasta el sistema de el vuoto que arma los cubos automáticos!( ps yo solucione poniendo los cubos manuales tirex para mi los cubos manuales son mejores de los cubos automáticos Original Suzuki de fabrica!)