4x4 problems?
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Originally Posted by 89lariat
I wouldn't put it in 4wd with the hubs locked out. I was told by a couple of people to don't do that. It's okay to have the hubs locked in and run in 2wd. But you can do damage with the hubs locked out and running in 4x4. I could be wrong but that's what I heard and better safe then sorry.
When I had my 92 5.0 5 speed 4x4 there was a spot at work where I had to back my trailer up a steep paved ramp. So instead of smoking my clutch I just put it in 4lo without the hubs locked (2Lo) and backed up it easily.
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Its ok to leave them unlocked and shift the transfercase into 4hi or 4lo at slow speeds . Its actually a very good option when on a hard surface where your 4x4 will bind such as pavement if you need your low range but not 4wd! Giving you 2Lo.
When I had my 92 5.0 5 speed 4x4 there was a spot at work where I had to back my trailer up a steep paved ramp. So instead of smoking my clutch I just put it in 4lo without the hubs locked (2Lo) and backed up it easily.
When I had my 92 5.0 5 speed 4x4 there was a spot at work where I had to back my trailer up a steep paved ramp. So instead of smoking my clutch I just put it in 4lo without the hubs locked (2Lo) and backed up it easily.
