Auto hub driving question.

I have 2 '96 1.6L Trackers with automatic trannys. One has auto hubs and I'm not sure about something. As you know, you must reverse about 6' to unlock the auto hubs. But, if you're in tight traffic when it's time to unlock and can't back up, would it be okay to simply put the transfer case in 2H and continue driving until you have space to reverse? I'm just wondering what it might do to the hubs. What do you think?

I have done this before without any short term problems (not sure of the long term ones) just make sure that you pull over as soon as you can and unlock them. I did actually have mine not unlock one day and didnt notice right away but I noticed it was driving differntly and ended up trying again. hope this helps :)