"To lock the hubs" refers to engaging the locking mechanism on the front wheels of a four-wheel drive vehicle. It allows the wheels to receive power equally, enabling better traction and control in off-road or slippery conditions.
Sentences with «to lock the hubs»
Manual locking hubs were standard, with auto hubs as a dealer option. (fourwheeler.com)
Early models used manually locking hubs in the front. (bestride.com)
Before you drive on the sand put it in 4WD and if you need to lock your hubs in please do so. (discoverherveybay.com)