Just got the truck out of the shop... 94 5.8
When it went in no light, no 4x4.

Mechanic said it was electical problem he Did the transfer case...

Tried it out today, lights come one... pull on to the beach...no 4x4

Get towed out.

i'm thinking a compression problem... when i was doing the plugs last week i noticed a disconected breather hose next to the 1 plug (passenger side closest to cab)... maybe ....

Would it be easier to switch to manual/automatic hubs.
If so what has anyone installed, what to look out for, etc

Surfer in ny the less time out side the better.

 

Automatic manual hubs are the #1 cause, and electric t-case is the #2 cause of non-working 4WD. Jack up the car (all 4 wheel in air) to check if the front shafts are turning in 4HI. If so, the auto hubs are toast. If not, the T-case motor is not working.

 

Automatic manual?? Hmmmmm Thats a new one.

AURGATHOR is right about the Automatic hubs. They are a failure point well known to those of use who had them. Most have switched to manuals and have not looked back. i just replaced my manuals with WARNS about 3 years ago. Love em!

Worth the $$ to get rid of ol' "un" faithful auto hubs.

 

put it in 4 wheel and have someone watch to see if the front driveshaft, and axle shafts are turning. If they are and the wheels are not then your auto hubs are toast (big surprise). Go get manual ones.

 

I guess my brain was toast at 4 AM... Too bad it's a tad difficult to replace, but it can usually be refreshed.

 

Don't feel bad.....I just closed out a thread in another forum for some of my work stuff, and posted back...I found the problem!....just read up further to see that someone else already told me the fix. DOH!!!

Cheifleif....Check out EBAY when you go to buy them I got mine new from Ebay and they still have the warranty. Just check on Warn's site first for the model number so you get the right ones.

 

I bought some manual hubs from oreillys the price was from 75 to 100 dollars. mile marker is the brand, they have been on for over a year and i have had no problems with them yet.

 

During the wintertime have you found any issues leaving the hubs locked while driving around? Meaning switching back and forth between 2 and 4 depending on the snow on the roads. I switched my hubs during the summer first winter this year. Oh btw I have the manual 4wd (floor shift), '93.

 

I never leave my hubs engaged when im not using the 4wheel drive.

 

What about when your on the highway in the northern part of the state then when you get to a better plowed area and you want to just quick switch out and continue and speed up. ( i never travel faster than 50 in 4wd)

 

Leaving the hubs locked in over an extended period will cause issues. If you are running around in and out of snow under 45, for say......a couple of weeks....shouldn't be a big deal. But over more time, the hubs will wear prematurely. I know there are those out there that will tell you they have gone all season long with the hubs locked in and at highway speeds but it just puts more stress on the hubs, front axels...etc. It is really a matter of preference and use. Should you decide to do this, go with a set that has a lifetime warranty like the Warn Premiums. I know there is another brand out there but I have only dealt with Warns and have had real good luck with them. This way if they fail....you can always replace them and say they went out with very little use.

 

Ya thats what I used the Warn Premiums. Ok thanks.
Justin