4x4 doesn't work????
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4x4 doesn't work????
Hi all,
I have a 2001 F250 Super Duty 4x4 with the 5.4L.
I bought it cheap and runs well. While going through doing the stuff that needs attention I noticed the 4x4 isn't workijg. It has whatbappears to be some cheap maybe plastic locking hubs and the manual pull stick onj the floor for engaging the 4x4.
I can pull it into 4H and 4L, the dash lights confirming come on but the front wheels will not lock in. One of the cheapo hubs looks like someone clamped vice grips on it to try and turn the **** and doesnt seem to totally lock in. The drivers side hub sounds like it is lock in but makes a terrible lound clicking noise.
They may be the stock hubs, have no markings to designate the direction to lock and unlock and do appear to be somt sort of plastic hub.... Are the hubs my problem since I can manually pull it into 4x4 and I can see the 4x4 shaft spin but the tires are not engaging?
Any ideas which good but no so expensive manual hubs I should try on the truck so I am not wasting cash if this is not the problem?
Thanks all...
I have a 2001 F250 Super Duty 4x4 with the 5.4L.
I bought it cheap and runs well. While going through doing the stuff that needs attention I noticed the 4x4 isn't workijg. It has whatbappears to be some cheap maybe plastic locking hubs and the manual pull stick onj the floor for engaging the 4x4.
I can pull it into 4H and 4L, the dash lights confirming come on but the front wheels will not lock in. One of the cheapo hubs looks like someone clamped vice grips on it to try and turn the **** and doesnt seem to totally lock in. The drivers side hub sounds like it is lock in but makes a terrible lound clicking noise.
They may be the stock hubs, have no markings to designate the direction to lock and unlock and do appear to be somt sort of plastic hub.... Are the hubs my problem since I can manually pull it into 4x4 and I can see the 4x4 shaft spin but the tires are not engaging?
Any ideas which good but no so expensive manual hubs I should try on the truck so I am not wasting cash if this is not the problem?
Thanks all...
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
Here is some info on how to disassemble, clean, and grease the factory hubs. Make sure you check out the How to Link in the first post.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...9-04-hubs.html
A little bit of time and effort may go a long way here. These hubs tend to get hard to turn after being in the elements for years. But they can get cleaned up and re-used.
If you do not have a lot of time available, you can buy a different set.
There are Warn Standard Manual Hubs (Part # 11690) and Premium Hubs (Part # 38826). These are very commonly used. You'll be into mid $200 range here. Search online for prices.
https://www.warn.com/truck/hubs/standard_hubs.shtml
https://www.warn.com/truck/hubs/premium_hubs.shtml
There are Yukon hubs (Part # YHC70002). They are the strongest and most expensive that I know of. Expect to be around $400.
https://www.yukongear.com/ProductDet...x?ProdID=11866
Superwinch hubs (Part # 400439). Expect to be around $200. I am not sure of the quality on these ones.
Superwinch, LLC - Premium Hubs (Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, Chrysler, Ford)
And finally, Milemarker (Part # 449SS). I have seen these in the $150 range and they seem to be fairly common on this web site.
Dana 60 ? Chevrolet/GMC ? Dodge ? Ford Hub | Mile Marker Industries
Hope this helps you out.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...9-04-hubs.html
A little bit of time and effort may go a long way here. These hubs tend to get hard to turn after being in the elements for years. But they can get cleaned up and re-used.
If you do not have a lot of time available, you can buy a different set.
There are Warn Standard Manual Hubs (Part # 11690) and Premium Hubs (Part # 38826). These are very commonly used. You'll be into mid $200 range here. Search online for prices.
https://www.warn.com/truck/hubs/standard_hubs.shtml
https://www.warn.com/truck/hubs/premium_hubs.shtml
There are Yukon hubs (Part # YHC70002). They are the strongest and most expensive that I know of. Expect to be around $400.
https://www.yukongear.com/ProductDet...x?ProdID=11866
Superwinch hubs (Part # 400439). Expect to be around $200. I am not sure of the quality on these ones.
Superwinch, LLC - Premium Hubs (Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, Chrysler, Ford)
And finally, Milemarker (Part # 449SS). I have seen these in the $150 range and they seem to be fairly common on this web site.
Dana 60 ? Chevrolet/GMC ? Dodge ? Ford Hub | Mile Marker Industries
Hope this helps you out.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 3,053
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
I should add that there can be other problems too. THe clicking could be a bad spindle bearing or a worn u-joint. But the first step is to they old hubs off. They will likely take some effort to pull. It sounds like they have been on there for a while. Post some picture, that always helps.
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