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Jan 8, 2011 | 02:14 PM

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another Noob question

I am very close to getting a FSB. Question: in looking at them, some have the 4wd stick on the floor between the two front seats and some dont. What gives?

Jan 8, 2011 | 02:30 PM

StuntmanFyke

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electronic vs manual... i myself prefer manual. Less things to break

Jan 8, 2011 | 02:38 PM

greystreak92

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The electronic version will have two buttons on the dashboard. The upper being the engagement for 4WD high which is the normal 4WD drive range. The lower engages the reduction gearing putting the truck into 4WD low. Those of us who have had our Broncos fora while usually end up swapping or wishing we had opted for the manually shifted transfer case simply because StuntmanFyke is right. There is less to break, less to troubleshoot when the t-case won't engage. The automatic front hubs combined with the electronic shift are a really sketchy setup for reliability. Not that you can't maintain these items or swap to more reliable components. Its just something to keep in mind when looking at purchase options. Waiting for a manual shift and hubs to come along might be more advantageous in the long run. But if you are wanting to get into a Bronco right away this shouldn't keep you from buying unless these components won't work when you test drive it.

Jan 8, 2011 | 04:20 PM

94 XLT White/ Silver 302

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I've had real good luck with my electronic transfer case. The auto. hubs were dead when I bought the Bronco. Switched to Warn premium hubs, I've had no problems since. I try to engage the transfer case about once a month, to keep everything lubricated.
Kenny

Jan 8, 2011 | 06:04 PM

greystreak92

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Originally Posted by 94 XLT White/ Silver 302

I've had real good luck with my electronic transfer case. I try to engage the transfer case about once a month, to keep everything lubricated.
Kenny

You've definitely got the right idea there. Make everything move once in a while just so it doesn't gum up. I try to run with the front driveline engaged for a while once every other week even if I don't need the 4WD. I just got tired of replacing/re-clocking shift motors in the t-case.