4x4 issues
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The ol reverse trick is no good. I literally have to take a crow bar and hammer to get it out. I have to wedge the bar where the linkage goes in the transfer case then smack it with a hammer. It pops loud and the truck rocks only then I can turn the hubs on the manual lockouts.
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Are you using 4x4 on dry pavement?
If the driveline is wound up tight enough to require a pry bar/hammer to disengage the t-case i'm surprised you haven't snapped a u-joint by this point.
If the driveline is wound up tight enough to require a pry bar/hammer to disengage the t-case i'm surprised you haven't snapped a u-joint by this point.
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just for grins and giggles, check your gear ratios in both axles. someone may have changed gears in one or both axles and they don't match. Bought a "ranger" (ranger body on a bronco frame) that had the same problem, found out that it had 3.50 gears in the front and 3.00 in the rear.
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just for grins and giggles, check your gear ratios in both axles. someone may have changed gears in one or both axles and they don't match. Bought a "ranger" (ranger body on a bronco frame) that had the same problem, found out that it had 3.50 gears in the front and 3.00 in the rear.
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On the other hand, driving on dry pavement for 4-6 miles could have snapped a u-joint, if it didn't it soon will.
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Just went outside and messed around with the truck. I figured out a way to get back in 2wd without a prybar. If I put it in reverse, push and hold up the 4x4 shifter and slowly release the clutch. If you try in neutral, any gear or even after backing up, it won't go.
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