I've noticed when I put my truck in 4 wheel drive, when I cut corners sharp on some surfaces the rear end skips like it's locked. Is it possible I have some kind of locking rear end in my truck from factory? It's the back axle only though, because I've had my window down when turning and you can hear the back tire skip.

 

you are hearing/feeling driveline torque that is being released


on pavement right? and it's the back tire on the inside of the turn?

the 04-08 models only come with a Limited Slip option. the 09 FX4 has a actual locker


try not to drive in 4x4 on the pavement. eventually you'll break something

 

It was on loose gravel and in my dirt yard. but yes back inside tire.

 

yep, it's just driveline torque that is being released.


the drivetrain gets torque built up, and then the tire with the least resistance will spin/hop/shudder to release this tension



really quite normal. 4x4 systems aren't happy on turns, and it gets worse as traction gets better

 

Tylus,
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saw that this morning...but I'm too lazy to fix it right now. I'm getting tires in about 1 month, so I'll fix it then when I get some newer pics

thanks though

 

Does that only qualify if the pavement is dry? We have had alot of snow recently, but our roads are mainly plowed. Ive been driving in 4x4 for a few days because of the slush and icy patches. Am I doing any damage?

 

maybe...probably not though if the pavement is slick. I'm talking about driving on dry pavement, or pavement that is wet from rainfall

snow/ice will create enough traction loss that the torque build-up can be dispersed without harm. but as soon as traction is semi-normal, IMO you should put her into 4x2.

 

Your fine driving in 4x4 during this snowy season, I've even driven in 4wd in heavy heavy rain on the highway a few times when i didn't have the best tires years ago.....I often make a 200 mile cross state trip, and it seems to always be lousy weather when i make it, i'll often drive the whole trip in 4wd if its been snowing, blowing snow, or a bit icy.....just not on DRY pavement

 

Thanks for the info.