This document addresses the feasibility of installing free-wheeling hubs on a Toyota Prado 150 series vehicle.
Problem
The original poster (turbo30) inquired about the availability of free-wheeling hubs for a Prado 150. The underlying motivation was not explicitly stated, but is generally associated with the desire to disengage the front wheels from the drivetrain for potential fuel savings.
Solution
It is unlikely free-wheeling hubs can be installed without significant modification.
Explanation:
Implementing free-wheeling hubs on a Prado 150 would necessitate a rebuild of the transfer case. This is because the Prado 150 utilizes a full-time 4WD system with a center differential. Installing free-wheeling hubs would require converting the vehicle to a part-time 4WD system by removing this center differential. While such kits existed for older vehicles like the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 series, there’s no known commercially available kit for the Prado 150 (or the 100 or 120 series). Moreover, the fuel savings realized may be minimal, making the extensive modification potentially not worthwhile.
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