4X4 driveline question
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4X4 driveline question
I tow my '05 SCREW behind my motorhome. I installed a Remco driveshaft disconnect. The driveshaft does not turn when I tow the truck. But, the front hubs are locked as there is no vacuum to unlock the hubs. Do you think having the front axles turning while being towed is going to be any kind of a problem. If so, what do you think of my adding a small vacuum pump and check valve to keep the hubs unlocked? Thanks, Russ
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The dolly approach takes longer to hookup and requires a space to "park" it when you get to a campground. It also adds additional weight. The 4 down approach is by far the most popular with folks who tow often and then use the towed vehicle for running around when they get to their destination. Thanks for the question though. Russ
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for the axle itself, just check your front diff fluid. as long as it's a nice color (red?), you'll be fine.
for the hubs, I think you might want to contact Ford and make sure this is okay. I know in the old days if you forgot to unlock your hubs, you could drive in 4x2 by accident and destroy the hubs/axle from highway driving.
maybe you can put in some manual hubs? I'm sure they exist by now...Warn usually makes this stuff.
your idea of a vacuum while towing sounds cool, but problem prone...dead battery would be my fear.
for the hubs, I think you might want to contact Ford and make sure this is okay. I know in the old days if you forgot to unlock your hubs, you could drive in 4x2 by accident and destroy the hubs/axle from highway driving.
maybe you can put in some manual hubs? I'm sure they exist by now...Warn usually makes this stuff.
your idea of a vacuum while towing sounds cool, but problem prone...dead battery would be my fear.
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I'd be surprised if you ever see manual hubs for these IWE front ends. The IWE is rather huge compared to old school hubs and doesn't appear to lend itself to manual/mechanical actuation. http://www.warn.com/powertrain/images/611/IWE%202006.PDF
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they don't exist. I e-mailed Warn, and they don't make one. And to their knowlege, there is no-one who makes one, or is in the process.
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The engineering department at Remco www.remcotowing.com says there is no problem so I guess I will stop worrying about it. Just seemed to me the less parts that rotated while I was towing the F150 the better. Thanks for all the comments. Russ
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