99' B3000
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99' B3000
I bought this truck as is and it didnt come with an instruction manual. So among many other things, Im wondering about the automatic locking hubs. Do I need to reverse to unlock them. Someone told me its the vacum type but im not to sure myself. I was also wondering at what rpm will i get the best gas milage. I live in hawaii and gas is atleast $2.00. I was also wondering about my differentials. The vin decoder doesnt tell me anything.
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Brandan
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Brandan
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Yes, your truck has the "Pulse Vacuum Hubluck" 4x4 engagement system. You don't need to put it in reverse to unlock the hubs. The PVH system is shift-on-the-fly (meaning you can engage 4x4 High while driving under 45 mph), but I hardly ever do that on my truck. I always try and stop, first. Same thing when I disengage. Just seems to make more sense to me.
You can find your axle code on the the driver's side door sticker:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/2003/9.php
Yes, your truck has the "Pulse Vacuum Hubluck" 4x4 engagement system. You don't need to put it in reverse to unlock the hubs. The PVH system is shift-on-the-fly (meaning you can engage 4x4 High while driving under 45 mph), but I hardly ever do that on my truck. I always try and stop, first. Same thing when I disengage. Just seems to make more sense to me.
You can find your axle code on the the driver's side door sticker:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/2003/9.php
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Forgot those, they fit but cost $$$$. Heard good things but I would include the intake & exhaust.
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Brandan-how is that trucks power? Does it accelerate well and haul decently? Lastly, how is it on gas? If you've driven a 4.0 how does it compare to that? Sorry for all the questions when your trying to find solutions, but I'm looking to buy a ranger and am trying to figure which V6 to buy since I'm coming from an economy car.
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Im really happy with it. My grandmas 4.0 automatic has significantly more power. Im not to sure about the 4.0's gas mileage. With my truck i usually get about 18 to the gallon and thats while driving with a lead foot. Ive only had the truck now for about a month and i bought it with 64400 miles on it. Ive put a little over 1000 miles on it so far and theres power for acceleration at around 3000 rpm but im not sure if its just my roads where i live but i cant seem to hit 80 mph. My friend has a 4x2 S-10 like 2.2 or something and does 85 easily. My old 2.9 could also do 85 so im kinda wondering where im not getting the power.
Havent had a chance to really haul anything yet i wanna try and take out my 14' boat but havent had time. Just so u guys know this info is coming from a 17 year old.
Havent had a chance to really haul anything yet i wanna try and take out my 14' boat but havent had time. Just so u guys know this info is coming from a 17 year old.
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Highway but i live in Hawaii so the roads here on the Island i live on are 3 lanes at the most and they arnt the best for high speeds. but ive done 85 with my 2.9 4x2 supercab. I figured that 10 years .1 liter and front drive would give me atleast the same performance.