4 wheel drive problems!!!!
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4 wheel drive problems!!!!
I have an 83 Bronco with a 351W built from a C90E block, ported DOOE heads, an 84 H.O. intake w/a 600 Holley, C6 transmission, w/a 208 Transfer case, 3.55 Locking gears front and rear, My problem is this, when driving in 4-Hi, with the front hubs locked, (manual locking NEW hubs), my Bronco will jerk very sharp as if it is suddenly going into 4 wheel drive along with making a very loud sound as if parked idling at 2000 rpm and dropped into drive! I have told it was a front end problem but have very little knowledge of Ford's 8.8 front ends.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
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4 wheel drive problems!!!!
You may be experiencing axle wrap. This is from having the locking front axle. When you turn, one wheel will travel further than the other building a wrap or retained energy into the axle and it has a tendency to come out all at one time causing the truck to lurch.
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4 wheel drive problems!!!!
You shouldn't be driving in 4wd on dry pavement, especially going around sharp turns. That loud noise is eventually going to break something. You can drive some in 4wd going straight down the road, but if this is when your problem occurs, your tires might be different diameters front to rear.
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4 wheel drive problems!!!!
My 89 was making clunking noises in 4wd and it turned out to be a busted u-joint. take the tires off and check for slop on the wheel joints. if there is, you know what it is. also, the front axle is a dana 44, not an 8.8
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4 wheel drive problems!!!!
Hi,
I have a '90, manual hubs with the same problem. I've been trying to pin point it for a year.(For the full story see post "In and out of 4WD.)
I think I've got it narrowed down to the hubs or U-Joints. Will keep you posted as I get further into it.
I do not drive it on dry pavement in 4WD. I live at Tahoe, so 4WD on ice and snow only.
I have a '90, manual hubs with the same problem. I've been trying to pin point it for a year.(For the full story see post "In and out of 4WD.)
I think I've got it narrowed down to the hubs or U-Joints. Will keep you posted as I get further into it.
I do not drive it on dry pavement in 4WD. I live at Tahoe, so 4WD on ice and snow only.
