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Apr 26, 2004 | 05:30 PM

johndo

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4wd Issues

A few weeks ago, I was trying to pull out a buddy who was stuck. I had someone spotting the chain from a distance, but noticed that my front tires were not spinning when I had it in 4wd. I am running a 2001 F250 SD with the 5.4L V8. When you shift the 4wheel drive, you hear the diffs. click and pop as they go into place, and it sounds normal. I have auto locking hubs, and have not taken them off to inspect them. Do you think I blew the transfer case or could it be a electronic problem? I have the electronic shift on the fly thing, wish I had the manuel 4wd shifter. Any help would be apprectiated. Thanks.

Apr 26, 2004 | 05:38 PM

02superstroker

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I would say the auto hubs... everyone complains the autos lose vacum and such. i'd check them first.

If you think it is the transfer case an easy way to check is to put it in 4 wheel and see if the front shaft spins.

Apr 26, 2004 | 05:55 PM

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The front shaft, where would that be located underneath of the truck. I would assume it would be right by the transfer case? I am a real rookie, sorry. Thanks.

Apr 26, 2004 | 06:13 PM

unit5alive

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Look through the drivers front wheel well, its right there.

Apr 26, 2004 | 06:19 PM

johndo

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Thanks, I'll have to try and look into that tommorow when the monsoon freaking stops. Anyways, would it be wise to replace the auto locking hubs on my truck with like warn manuel locking hubs ? If so what are the best brands for this ?
Thanks.

Apr 26, 2004 | 06:54 PM

99f350sd

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Warn hubs are the best get the premium ones..

Apr 26, 2004 | 08:30 PM

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Is it possible to blow the transfer case by trying to pull someone out of the mud, I know it must put a huge amount of strain on the truck, but would this, or could it, cause the transfer case to blow?