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Jan 11, 2009 | 02:24 PM

bennyhona

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2wd low range

anyone ever heard of this 2wd low range on www.fullpulltowing.com?????? does it actually help anything?

Jan 11, 2009 | 02:59 PM

_Rick_

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anyone ever heard of this 2wd low range on www.fullpulltowing.com?????? does it actually help anything?

This was the first time I've seen that in action. I would get some use out of that for sure.

Anyone have this installed?

Jan 11, 2009 | 03:04 PM

twags6

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HAHAHAHAHAHA! They're charging $150 for a switch and a relay. Anybody with ESOF can do this by either unplugging the hublock relay, or installing a switch in the hot wire on it. This keeps the hubs from engaging when you switch to 4 wheel.

2 wheel low is nice when backing up trailers. It lets you simply coast along. No playing with the pedal to get it to move.

Jan 11, 2009 | 03:15 PM

_Rick_

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And of course this answered my next question about bypassing the hub lock or bypassing the $150.00 for a package of some wire and a switch.. I will need to look into this further.

Jan 12, 2009 | 08:45 AM

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Although, the switch DOES look nice in the dash, looks like a stock Ford item.

But yeah, pretty easy to do once you find the vacuum solenoid

Jan 12, 2009 | 11:19 AM

texastech_diesel

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Here's the most recent thread on the exact same topic:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-on-a-4x4.html

Jan 12, 2009 | 11:26 AM

GregsSD

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And of course this answered my next question about bypassing the hub lock or bypassing the $150.00 for a package of some wire and a switch.. I will need to look into this further.

You can do it for free just by unplugging the power connector to your vacuum solenoid for your hubs which is on your passenger side fenderwell, then when you turn your dash switch to 4-Lo the front hubs will not lock so you then have 2-Lo.

If you want to be able to switch it in the cab then just splice a switch into the hot wire that feeds the solenoid.