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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 09:56 AM
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4x4 not engaging

Hello guys! Had a issue with my 4x4 not locking in yesterday. I have the correct front end and correct rear end chunks. My question is, are the hubs not locking in? When I put it in 4Low the front drive shaft is just spinning? Thanks for the help in advance.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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If the shaft is turnning under power, and the front end is not engaging, sounds like the hubs are not locking. do you have auto hubs?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 11:30 AM
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No sir I have manual locking hubs.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 06:52 PM
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Jack up the front end, lock hubs and see if they are locking to the axles.
And when it is up in the air spin the wheels so see they are locking to the transfer case.
If nothing is locking togather; Pull the locking hubs off and check to see if they are turning all the way.
 
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