When I put my 94 Bronco (5.8) in 4WD, the steering gets really wierd, it turns, and then stops and turns back on it own without letting go of the wheel, I am only 16, and haven't been 4 byin' too many times (4 or 5) so if anyone knows why let me know!! thanks!

 

Are you driven on a paved or high traction surface? Have you read the owners manual (if you have one)? Don't drive a 4wd truck in gear on pavement, only off road or in snow, places where traction is low.

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I agree with mustanggt221 you must have been on pavement. That's the only way to cause that!!

 

...that or a blown hub lock...

 

It is called drivetrain wrap up or wind up. It can destroy drive train if not careful.
When wheeling, it is tempting to put it in 4wd before going in, but if the drivetrain doesn't slip a little, things tighten up and you get what you have felt.

 

When you feel what you felt throught the wheel, that means there is a lot of strain on the drivetrain. The front wheels and rear wheels are locked together when in 4wd, since the wheels spin at slightly different speeds, it will tend to bind up unless you're on a slippery surface. There is nothing in the drivetrain to let the front and rear "slip" to reduce the binding. The only thing that will is if the front tires spin separately of the rear. When you're on a slippery surface and it starts to bind up, the pressure will be released because the tire will just spin. On dry pavement the tire has so much traction that the drivetrain binding can't spin that tire, and the binding will build and build until something releases that pressure, most likely a U-joint breaking. Always drive on slippery surfaces and easy on the gas when making a turn in 4wd. I'm 18 and just got my first 4wd truck over the summer, and it takes a little getting used too. I was paranoid about the binding until I figured out what it felt like when the binding was getting tough. You don't want to drive it on dry pavement but a good rule of thumb is that when you start feeling that jerkyness in the wheel, make sure you're on a slippery surface and help the truck releave that pressure.


Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds .

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Justin - One Happy FTE Member