Keeping 4X4 Operational between usages

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Jul 31, 2005 | 08:33 PM

AerostarTrailHiker

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Keeping 4X4 Operational between usages

One of the things we see on the forum is how the front hubs and / or ESOF start failing on some vehicles. I have a new F350 4X4 on order w/ ESOF and would like to keep the problems at a minimum. (I have never had 4X4 before, BTW)

What hints do you 4x4 owners have to keep the hubs / 4X4 functioning in between those times you need 4X4? For example, my brother who has a 4x4 95 F250 suggests driving in 4X4 once a month for a block or so just to keep things lubricated. Since he started doing that, his hub problems went away.

Thanks in advance for all the help!

Jul 31, 2005 | 09:01 PM

MAXEY

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just from what ive heard thats the best thing to do , dont know much though but others talk about doing that

Jul 31, 2005 | 09:17 PM

Fordlvr74

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i would change the hubs to a Warn they are a better hub that will hold up better and drive for a mile or so each month to keep everything lubed up

Jul 31, 2005 | 11:44 PM

olfordsnstone

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Aerostar, thanks for the tip. I haven't heard that but it does make sense. I lock in my manual hubs in the old 74 F250 every so often for that purpose too. I will start that with my 05 ESOF.
Tim