need some 4x4 help please
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need some 4x4 help please
I put my truck in 4x4 for the first time since my leveling kit. Well when I put it in 4x4 i can drive straight, but when i start to turn its like im pushing the tires. I got out and turned the wheels lock to lock and it puts the shaft in a bind. Anyone else having this problem? And what can i do to fix it?
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leveling kit should have no issue with the 4x4
are you doing this on the pavement or dirt?
sounds like you are testing it out on the pavement...if so, that will occur on any part-time 4x4 you try it with reguardless of brand
are you doing this on the pavement or dirt?
sounds like you are testing it out on the pavement...if so, that will occur on any part-time 4x4 you try it with reguardless of brand
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DON'T EVER USE 4X4 ON DRY PAVEMENT
only do it in ICE & SNOW when 2wd doesn't work. Then switch back into 2WD ASAP
using 4wd on pavement prevents torque build-up from being dispersed by wheelspin. Since all 4 tires have equal grip, the driveline torque builds up and causes binding...and eventually something will break. Most likely a U-join if you are lucky
only do it in ICE & SNOW when 2wd doesn't work. Then switch back into 2WD ASAP
using 4wd on pavement prevents torque build-up from being dispersed by wheelspin. Since all 4 tires have equal grip, the driveline torque builds up and causes binding...and eventually something will break. Most likely a U-join if you are lucky
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but i thought u were supossed to put it in 4x4 once a month or 6 months to lube everything up?
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Preferably on a gravel road or some other place with reduced traction.
If you engage it on pavement, keep it going as straight as possible to at least minimize the stress.
If you engage it on pavement, keep it going as straight as possible to at least minimize the stress.
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Anything with good traction is going to cause the truck to jurk and not turn smooth. Its very hard on the system and like the other guys said will cause something to snap. When I havent run the 4x4 in a while I will turn the 4x4 on in the yard at work. Its dirt and gravel so there is wheel slip and doesnt cause this problem. Keep off the dry road using 4x4!
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Gotcha. I put it in 4x4 yesturday in the yard and everything seemed to be alright. Thanks for the info guys. Just had me worried that i put that kit on and the angle sacrificed my 4x4.
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angle is a bit extreme. but you'll be fine. Now if you were to drive it for miles upon miles locked in 4x4...then the angle might become a problem later on down the road.
just check your CV joint rubber occasionally for tears...especially after you do alot of 4x4 action.
just check your CV joint rubber occasionally for tears...especially after you do alot of 4x4 action.
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I think I read on another post about the u-joints not being serviceable on these trucks? Is that right? I had the bolts come out where my drive shaft bolts up to the rear end and when I had the drive shaft out the front u-joint seemed a bit stiffer than the rear one.