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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 07:07 PM
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4x4 question

Might be a stupid question, but when turning the front drive shaft by hand and the truck in 2WD (ESOF), should the front U-joints turn, or only if the hubs are locked?
 
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Yes it will turn the entire axles, the only connection to that driveshaft is made by the Hubs.
 
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