It is snowing here in Colorado, this is my first time trying out my 4wd, however when I have the truck in 4HI and I turn in the snow the front wheels act like the front axle is locked in. The wheels wiggle back and forth, if I hit the gas they seem to do better but I'm not sure if the wheels are spinning or what. I am afraid to make a sharp turn thinking something will break
Is this normal?

 

Sounds like normal operation.
You only want only run it in 4wd in slippery conditions.

 

If its binding you are bound to break something. Avoid sharp turns and dry pavement unless in straight lines with gradual turns.

 

I don't think you wrote what you mean to.

 

Its normal to have binding when turning in 4x4, on a slippery surface its not a big deal.

 

Normal operation for these SuperDuty's. Mine does the same and I really noticed it last Sunday at the mountain parking lot which is tight to maneuver these big trucks.

 

If it's That locked up in 4Hi then it's going to feel like it's on a railroad track in 4Lo.

 

Sounds to me like 4wd was not needed at that moment so take it out and make your turn then put it back in if needed.

When it gets really cold out or an impending snow I manually lock the hubs and then just use the dial as needed.

Extreme cold has been know to be an issue with esof.

 

Normal operation in 4wd. Even in 2wd with the hubs locked I can hear the u joints binding on sharp turns.

 

324.76 snowflakes on the ground is not enough to even think about needing 4wd. Leave it in 2wd and just go!
If you can feel it binding there is plenty of traction!

 

Thanks everyone for the info
I will keep it in 2hi and drive slower lol

 

Or unlock your hubs and drive in 4H! Kinda like peein in your pants - You get a good feeling but no one notices...... LOL

 

delete this

 

uh I don’t think we unlock the hubs anymore with esof can we?

 

uh I don’t think we unlock the hubs anymore with esof can we?
if the vacuum hubs are working they will pull in right?