[csb#356]

When it snows i drive around all the time with the hubs locked. If i feel like i will need 4wd I shift into 4wd then shift back out when i get out of the nasty area. I usually do this without stopping the truck. I might do this 5 or so times on the way to work and that is why i leave them locked, I can't realistically get out and lock them in every couple blocks and then get back out when I drive 50 yards and theres not any more snow. Therefore when theres snow on the ground leave your hubs locked in, When it melts and you dont need extra traction or your goin on the highway unlock em. Now is it going to wear out the front end faster. Obviously having the front axle turning is going to put more wear on it than having it not turning. You just have to decide wether or not that bothers you. Thats the best I know how to explain it. Good luck in the winter!

P.S. I never really have experianced the truck trying to jerk around when taking corners on dry pavement with hubs locked(in 2wd of course) unless turning about as sharp as you can or theres gravel or something. And that happens even when the hubs aren't locked sometimes.