Lambda Free Wheeling Front Hubs for Jeeps

joshguy · 20th May 2010, 22:01

can we get 2nd hand one in chennai? how much will it cost

My friend needs one for his right wheel alone

davids4x4mm550 · 20th May 2010, 22:09

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Originally Posted by Desmosedici

Mumbai Price for AISIN new one is 4600/-

Is it the same fit/cost for a MM550?

Can you please pass on the contact in bombay

Desmosedici · 20th May 2010, 23:24

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Originally Posted by davids4x4mm550

Is it the same fit/cost for a MM550?

Can you please pass on the contact in bombay

Not sure about the fit, you can go to laxman auto at Opera house. That guy has the AISIN ones but not the Lamda ones.

davids4x4mm550 · 7th June 2010, 17:53

I checked at atlas they are out of stock.. any other leads in opera house

Desmosedici · 7th June 2010, 23:04

Try Shetty Motors. They also stock good automotive stuff or they can also order for you.

AVR · 8th June 2010, 00:57

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Originally Posted by davids4x4mm550

Is it the same fit/cost for a MM550?

Can you please pass on the contact in bombay

David,

I just ordered them from Lambda Bangalore and they were pretty prompt. Transferred the money on Saturday and they shipped it out today. Should be getting it in a few days.

Details of the contact person Mr. Arun have been posted earlier but for your reference:
arun dot lambda at gmail dot com Cell # 09343870011

Will really need them for the 650 Km drive for AKC/EXAMM!!!

Adi

davids4x4mm550 · 8th June 2010, 21:53

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Originally Posted by AVR

David,

I just ordered them from Lambda Bangalore and they were pretty prompt.
Will really need them for the 650 Km drive for AKC/EXAMM!!!

Adi

Thanks for the info adi sent you a pm .

karizma9292 · 14th June 2010, 10:04

Hey guys , i installed AISIN free wheeling hubs for my gypsy but i have a small doubt . Imagine im running the vehicle with one wheel in lock position and the other in free position without my knowledge ,what will happen ? Will it damage the axle ?

AVR · 14th June 2010, 10:21

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Originally Posted by karizma9292

Hey guys , i installed AISIN free wheeling hubs for my gypsy but i have a small doubt . Imagine im running the vehicle with one wheel in lock position and the other in free position without my knowledge ,what will happen ? Will it damage the axle ?

I remember reading earlier in this thread or some other thread that the hubs being the weakest link would break before any damage to the axle. Best to check on both regularly though

Samurai · 14th June 2010, 12:14

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Originally Posted by karizma9292

Hey guys , i installed AISIN free wheeling hubs for my gypsy but i have a small doubt . Imagine im running the vehicle with one wheel in lock position and the other in free position without my knowledge ,what will happen ? Will it damage the axle ?

If one hub is unlocked, it is same as having zero traction in one wheel. Since the front diffs are open, no torque will be delivered to the locked wheel. Effectively you will be in 2WD mode, no transmission wind up either. There is no damage whatsoever. Nothing to worry.

karizma9292 · 14th June 2010, 13:46

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Originally Posted by Samurai

If one hub is unlocked, it is same as having zero traction in one wheel. Since the front diffs are open, no torque will be delivered to the locked wheel. Effectively you will be in 2WD mode, no transmission wind up either. There is no damage whatsoever. Nothing to worry.

Ok thanks Samurai . Last week for about 400mts i drove it in this manner and then i just thought i'l stop and check . On checking only one wheel was locked

so had a doubt and now you have cleared it for me .Thank you.

AVR · 18th June 2010, 11:40

I got the FWH from Lambda and had sent my jeep to a big Mahindra dealer in Ahmedabad to get them fitted. Interestingly, none of them had worked on a single 4wd Mahindra vehicle before and I had to explain the concept of FWH to them. End result after an hour of trying they gave up in spite of my sending the instructions with the hubs. They believe there's something missing.

I only received two hubs with the instruction booklet. Is there anything else that the package should have contained? I need to resolve this fast as next week the jeep has to be all ready!

Adi

AVR · 19th June 2010, 17:28

Got the FWH fitted today. It was a fairly simple 10-min exercise! Drove 100+ kms after that and they make a hell lot of difference. Seriously recommend it to anyone with a 4wd.

IronWolf · 8th September 2010, 11:21

Update from Prasanna:

Post Jun-10 updated price in Bangalore ~ in lieu of Steel price hike it seems.

Without bill - 3000
With bill - 3650-ish

Also Bangalore drop facility not available at moment due to shortage of workforce. It has to be collected from their Electronic City plant.

livyodream · 8th September 2010, 11:26

The left FWH in my gypsy is not able to lock properly (check the below pic). The right one engages without any problem. Tried with plier but failed to engage.

What should be done for this?

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karizma9292 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 470 Thanked: 227 Times View My Garage	Hey guys , i installed AISIN free wheeling hubs for my gypsy but i have a small doubt . Imagine im running the vehicle with one wheel in lock position and the other in free position without my knowledge ,what will happen ? Will it damage the axle ?
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18th June 2010, 11:40	#132
AVR BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 978 Thanked: 847 Times View My Garage	Mahindra guys can't install them! I got the FWH from Lambda and had sent my jeep to a big Mahindra dealer in Ahmedabad to get them fitted. Interestingly, none of them had worked on a single 4wd Mahindra vehicle before and I had to explain the concept of FWH to them. End result after an hour of trying they gave up in spite of my sending the instructions with the hubs. They believe there's something missing. I only received two hubs with the instruction booklet. Is there anything else that the package should have contained? I need to resolve this fast as next week the jeep has to be all ready! Adi Last edited by AVR : 18th June 2010 at 11:41.
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19th June 2010, 17:28	#133
AVR BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 978 Thanked: 847 Times View My Garage	Done! Got the FWH fitted today. It was a fairly simple 10-min exercise! Drove 100+ kms after that and they make a hell lot of difference. Seriously recommend it to anyone with a 4wd.
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8th September 2010, 11:21	#134
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	Update from Prasanna: Post Jun-10 updated price in Bangalore ~ in lieu of Steel price hike it seems. Without bill - 3000 With bill - 3650-ish Also Bangalore drop facility not available at moment due to shortage of workforce. It has to be collected from their Electronic City plant. Last edited by IronWolf : 8th September 2010 at 11:22.
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8th September 2010, 11:26	#135
livyodream BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: blr-manipal Posts: 557 Thanked: 152 Times	The left FWH in my gypsy is not able to lock properly (check the below pic). The right one engages without any problem. Tried with plier but failed to engage. What should be done for this?
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