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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 02:26 PM
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Low range 2WD

Is it bad to run my truck in low range 4X4 with my manual hubs unlocked?
 
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 05:25 PM
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No, there is no harm in doing this.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 06:49 AM
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I have seen the rear drive shaft twisted in two when a truck under heavy load lost traction on the front axle while in 4x4 low. It is possible to overload the rear drive train in 4x2 low.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 11:05 AM
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It's bad to rev the engine and dump the clutch when you've got a 5000 pound trailer hooked up. If you're just jockying around a trailer in your drive way it's okay, I do it every time to make use of the slower speeds....less error.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 12:03 AM
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I've used 4-Lo with the hubs unlocked plenty of times in the Bronco and in the truck as well. On a part-time t-case, it doesn't hurt anything. All it does is lower the gear ratio. There's no magic happening in there, so no reason to be afraid of it.
 
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