Ranger 4x4 problems in CO
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Ranger 4x4 problems in CO
Hello to all from a new member. Hoping I can get some help.
I have a 1999 Ranger 4x4 4.0 L Supercab. When I attempt to put the vehicle in 4 wheel drive it never drives the front wheels. The transfer case is engaging and the transfer case shift motor is functioning correctly. What is my problem and how much of a deal is it to fix ? It will go into low range and switch it to high range but it still never drives the front wheels.
Thanks alot for any help in advance.
I have a 1999 Ranger 4x4 4.0 L Supercab. When I attempt to put the vehicle in 4 wheel drive it never drives the front wheels. The transfer case is engaging and the transfer case shift motor is functioning correctly. What is my problem and how much of a deal is it to fix ? It will go into low range and switch it to high range but it still never drives the front wheels.
Thanks alot for any help in advance.
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Boy does this sound familiar. I had the very same problem (and so did a lot of others). Go to the first thread in the ranger forum called "Read first: Ranger technical information". It contains a thread called "1998-2000 4x4 pulse vacuum hubs".
It should tell you all you've ever wanted to know and then some. BTW the manual hub conversion which receives a lot of discussion is so easy to do you'll think you have to have screwed something up - it took me longer to jack it up and remove the wheels than to switch the hubs.
It should tell you all you've ever wanted to know and then some. BTW the manual hub conversion which receives a lot of discussion is so easy to do you'll think you have to have screwed something up - it took me longer to jack it up and remove the wheels than to switch the hubs.
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The manual hubs are about $100 plus shipping. As far as doing it yourself - it took me about half an hour (and that included jacking up the truck and removing the wheels and test driving afterwards to make sure it worked) and I have absolutely no mechanical training. (BTW no special tools required)
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The hubs I bought specifically state for Rangers 1997 thru 2000 so I am not able to answer. I will defer to those who can.
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Originally Posted by Dennis the Mennis
Will manual hubs also work as a replacement to an 01 Ranger? If so I will replace my electric nightmare asap.Thanks,Dennis.
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