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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 08:37 PM
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I am under the impression that in my truck the front axle is always spinning, theres no hubs, and when u engage 4x4 it simply connects the driveshaft, Wouldnt this make it impossible/bad to have any type of locking diff. in the front?
 
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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not positive, but im pretty sure you have auto hubs, vaccum actuated when you put it in 4 wd. but im sure someone will know for sure.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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If your front CV's are always spinning the only good option you'll have is a selectable locker. This will run more bucks than you probably want to spend. You're looking at upwards of 600 - 900 dollars depending on what you get.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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The 97+ F150's do not have hubs of any sort, it's a CAD setup.
Definatley do not want an auto locker or a spooled/welded diff in the front.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 09:54 PM
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can you explain what the CAD setup is in more detail?
 
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 09:56 PM
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center axle disconnect, your axle disconnects from the driveshaft at the diff

-cutts-
 
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