Ok here it is the first of many.

When on a frame lift, the front tires hav alot of camber. Is that just what 4x4s due?

How many U-joints do they have? It looks like 6 (they need changin)

When put into 4x4H or 4x4L when on the lift, the T-case would shift dramatically, is this normall?

Along the same lines, when first put into gear on the lift, you could see the front drivev shaft turn a few times and you could hear the front ring and pinion clicking before the front axles started turning. Is this due to the front suspension being fully extended? or Do I need to rerig something or get a slightly longer Front driveshaft?

The truck I believe has stock suspension, but slightly oversized tires, it seems about 31/32 inch tires. When trying to take a left turn on the road or get out the driveway, the front tires are rubbing slightly on the suspension? Is there a fix? Lift? 1 inch Spacer? Deeper Recessed rims? (It does not have stock rims, it has farm rims.)

Did 91 Lariats come with limited slip front and rear? cause this one, all four tires spin.

In order to shift into 4x4, do I need to be at a full stop? It has the lever on the floor, not the pushbutton, like my roomates 89 Bronco 4x4.

Thanks

 

It is normal because of the suspension design (Ford TTB)

There are 3 on the front axle. Two on the rear driveline and 2 on the front driveline

Dramatically, as in harsh? Many times without the tires rolling, they tend to bang into gear. Check for slop in the drivetrain just in case though

Does it have automatic locking hubs? They do take a few revolutions to engage and will click similar to what you are describing.

They offered a rear limited slip in those years from the factory.
It is possible that someone installed something in the front as well.

With manual hubs locked, you can go between 2 and 4 hi at almost any speed. To go to low range, you would need to stop or nearly stop. With the auto hubs, you initially shift into 4 hi at a stop and drive forward about 10 feet. And then you should be able to go between 2 and 4 hi at speed. This keeps the wear to a minimum. If you have auto hubs though, my advice is to invest in a good set of Warn locking hubs.

Jason

 

All forur tires spin? Put it back up on the lift and leave the truck in gear. If you have traction devices then you can't spin the tires. Don't be surprised if the other tire spins in the opposite direction that means you have open rear ends. Tire with the least traction spins.

 

All four tires spin, in the same direction as in it having limited slip front and rear.

And thankyou Crawler. It looks like almost everyhting is in good working order, and I do plan on getting locking hubs.

 

Jimmy Dean,


With no resistance all four tires will spin when you put it in gear with it running. It does not mean that it's got LS front and rear.

Do what Millertime says about putting it in gear (motor off) and trying to spin the tires(by hand). That's the only way to tell.

 

Or do you mean it lurches to one side or the other? If so, the rubber mount under the transmission extension may be broken or degraded.

You can also ID an OE l/s by the AXLE code on the door jamb sticker ("H" in the first position is l/s) or by the axle tag on one of the differential bolts ("L" in the second position is l/s), but it can be hard to tell if the axles have ever been modified or swapped, making the tags almost meaningless. It might have a l/s diff, but if the clutches are worn, or there's no friction modifier added to the oil, it can behave like an open diff. The only absolute way to know is to open the diff and look at it. An LSD has a notch on each side of the carrier where the edges of the clutch plates can be seen.