WD-40 ok to loosen 4WD Locking Hubs?

[spaceman]

just curious,they are tough to turn esp in cold weather,would wd-40 be advisable.
they are not seized,just want to make them smooth
2+ feet of snowfall is expected today.


edit:i know evadman must know the answer to this.

Evadman=the automobile Jedi

 

[spaceman]

help :S

 

[IGBT]

I dushe down my Waren manual hubs on my 71 Dodge Power Wagon with wd-40..works just fine. Wipe excess with a rag.

 

[DonaldC]

Yes, WD-40 is good in cold weather for things like that. When it gets hot again I use a light coat of wheel bearing grease to keep parts moving smoothly too.

 

[tm37]

I wouldn't put WD-40 on anything that I intended to own for more than a few years as it is corrosive

 

[amdskip]

Evadman hasn't posted since the 17th and I am a little worried about him. He does know all for 4x4.

 

[LAUST]

What year is that 4x4 and how long has it been since you took the hubs apart to clean everything up and grease your bearings?

 

[woodie1]

Originally posted by: tm37
I wouldn't put WD-40 on anything that I intended to own for more than a few years as it is corrosive

lol

 

[yakko]

Originally posted by: tm37
I wouldn't put WD-40 on anything that I intended to own for more than a few years as it is corrosive

First time I have heard it called corrosive.

 

[Iron Woode]

Liquid wrench is way better.

 

[yakko]

Originally posted by: Iron Woode
Liquid wrench is way better.

It even tastes better.

 

[Squisher]

If you think you can get it in there Lithium Grease resists moisture and is stable under wide temperature swings.

 

[Loggerman]

For a quick fix WD it.But a soon as you can I'd pull them apart and do it right.Their really not that much to them.Just cram some grease in there and close them up.If you see any sign of water you'll need to pull them right apart.Less than half a day to do that.
My automatic hubs,take 30 min to clean most of the old grease and replace with new.Just make sure you get the seal right.Water-->>Bad .
Wd it till you've got the time

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Originally posted by: tm37
I wouldn't put WD-40 on anything that I intended to own for more than a few years as it is corrosive

My old man's been using WD40 on his rifles and pistols for decades and never had a problem.

 

[danzig]

There is a great product available called PB Blaster . Much better than WD or Liquid Wrench.

 

[HappyPuppy]

Maltby. Beats them all.

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

I'll suggest CLP (stands for Clean/Lubricate/Protect)

Infinately better than WD40 for stuff you want to preserve.

 

[compudog]

Super Lube is very good also. It leaves a coating of PTFE (Teflon) and resists water extremely well. But, in the meantime, go ahead and WD it 'till you get chance to do it right as suggested above.

 

[stev0]

Originally posted by: tm37
I wouldn't put WD-40 on anything that I intended to own for more than a few years as it is corrosive

MUHAHAHAHAAHAAA!!!! well i've heard it all now!

should be fine, i wouldn't see why a little lube would be bad..?

 

[Soybomb]

I wouldn't use anything with teflon since its an abrasive. It'd be like putting fine sand in your hubs. Anyway you shouldn't have too hard of a time turning them so take them apart and clean them up and repack them.

 

[mastertech01]

How about.. " follow the manufacturers recommended maintenance guidelines"... they do know your vehicle a hell of a lot better than anyone else.