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3 noob questions
Sorry for the stupid noob questions, but I gotta find out somehow.
I had esof on a 4.0l Ranger a while ago, rarely used it and then it crapped out when I needed it.
Only other 4wd drive experience is a couple of subarus.
I'm spec'ing a F250 for towing a trailer (6-8,000 lbs) and winter use. (daily driver is a Kawasaki Concours to keep the Carbon Karma in balance).
Assuming the 6 speed manual...
1. If I go for manual hubs, can I leave hubs unlocked and put transfer case in 4wd low for maneuvering a TT around the campground?
We're talking first and second gear here, not towing on the road. I figured the lower gear ratios would make maneuvering a lot easier.
2. If there's snow on the ground and the back roads are bad, I lock hubs and put it 4wd high. The main roads are ok, except maybe a bit wet. How bad is it to drive on relatively clean roads in 4wd. Maybe 7-10 miles, but up to 65-70 for short while on the highway.
3. If I lock hubs, the drive in 2wd, do I have to come to a dead stop to shift transfer case into 4wd high? Does tranny have to be in neutral? In gear, but clutched in?
TIA,
jb
I had esof on a 4.0l Ranger a while ago, rarely used it and then it crapped out when I needed it.
Only other 4wd drive experience is a couple of subarus.
I'm spec'ing a F250 for towing a trailer (6-8,000 lbs) and winter use. (daily driver is a Kawasaki Concours to keep the Carbon Karma in balance).
Assuming the 6 speed manual...
1. If I go for manual hubs, can I leave hubs unlocked and put transfer case in 4wd low for maneuvering a TT around the campground?
We're talking first and second gear here, not towing on the road. I figured the lower gear ratios would make maneuvering a lot easier.
2. If there's snow on the ground and the back roads are bad, I lock hubs and put it 4wd high. The main roads are ok, except maybe a bit wet. How bad is it to drive on relatively clean roads in 4wd. Maybe 7-10 miles, but up to 65-70 for short while on the highway.
3. If I lock hubs, the drive in 2wd, do I have to come to a dead stop to shift transfer case into 4wd high? Does tranny have to be in neutral? In gear, but clutched in?
TIA,
jb
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1)You can use 4 low w/ the hubs unlocked, wont be 4wd but it will be lower gearing.
2)Going straight on a dry road in 4wd is not too bad,But I wouldn't advise it.. I would just slip it back into 2wd when the roads are better.
3)You can slip it in 4wd while moving and the hubs locked as long as both axles are going the same speed (not spinning the rear faster than front).
2)Going straight on a dry road in 4wd is not too bad,But I wouldn't advise it.. I would just slip it back into 2wd when the roads are better.
3)You can slip it in 4wd while moving and the hubs locked as long as both axles are going the same speed (not spinning the rear faster than front).
Last edited by tellico racing; Sep 19, 2007 at 09:39 PM.
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tellico racing did a nice job.
1) Yes, you would have a 2 lo
2) yes, you can use it on pavement, but not for speeds over 40 mph(to me 30 is pushing it). IF you can do 60 mph, then the roads must not be that bad any more, and 2wd should be fine.
3) Yes, you can be rolling in gear and put the truck in 4 High.
IF it is esof, to put it in 4 lo with a standard you would need to stop, put it in neutral, AND push the clutch for 4 lo to engage.
1) Yes, you would have a 2 lo
2) yes, you can use it on pavement, but not for speeds over 40 mph(to me 30 is pushing it). IF you can do 60 mph, then the roads must not be that bad any more, and 2wd should be fine.
3) Yes, you can be rolling in gear and put the truck in 4 High.
IF it is esof, to put it in 4 lo with a standard you would need to stop, put it in neutral, AND push the clutch for 4 lo to engage.
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Only thing I would add is if the truck had posi or L/S or a locker. Makes driving on ice/snow alot different than an open differential in 4WD. But there's no problem leaving the manual hubs locked when going from 2WD to 4WD, and back. Saves time getting in an out of the vehicle, whether you have manual shift t-case or electrical. I just wouldn't run on pavement at cruising speed for very long with the hubs locked in and in 2WD like stated, as it can increase the wear&tear on the hubs plus reduce mileage a tad. JSM84
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Originally Posted by justshootme84
Only thing I would add is if the truck had posi or L/S or a locker. Makes driving on ice/snow alot different than an open differential in 4WD. But there's no problem leaving the manual hubs locked when going from 2WD to 4WD, and back. Saves time getting in an out of the vehicle, whether you have manual shift t-case or electrical. I just wouldn't run on pavement at cruising speed for very long with the hubs locked in and in 2WD like stated, as it can increase the wear&tear on the hubs plus reduce mileage a tad. JSM84
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