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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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I have never had 4x4 before. how can i tell if it is engaged or not engaged other than the light on my dash. I have heard stories of peoples 4x4 breaking, is there any routine maintence that i should do. I try to use it every now and then so it wont freeze up, but other than that i dont know.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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What year truck to do have? F250 or F350?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by blckshp55
how can i tell if it is engaged or not engaged other than the light on my dash..
The light on the dash is your best indicator. A little more drivetrain noise is also a clue, as is a slight "binding" when making a slow sharp turn.

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I have heard stories of peoples 4x4 breaking, is there any routine maintence that i should do. I try to use it every now and then so it wont freeze up, but other than that i dont know.
4x4s do break, but so do 4x2 trucks. The difference, in my opinion, is that we ask our 4x4s to do a lot more in the worst possible conditions! Don't get all worked up about it, just take care of your truck.

Follow your maintenance schedule, ask a lot of questions here at this site, watch what other people with trucks like yours do to modify them, relax and enjoy your truck
 
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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Another way to tell is the most obvious i guess is the increase in traction especially on ice say your on a hill with ice and cant get up slap er into 4x4 and you there yeah go just follow maintence schedule and if you dont use it often use it once in a while to lube everything keep it in good working order...
 
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