4x4 low range question
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4x4 low range question
I have a 1993 F250 4x4 extended cab with 351/5spd and manual hubs. Just got the truck a while ago and It has lots of power and clutch feels good, no slipping.
But my question is when I put it in 4 low and start off in 1st gear the engine revs up high imediatly and the truck moves but not with the pull I'd expect. It seems to pull harder in 2nd or 3rd gear when in 4 low, just wondering if it just feels this way because the engine is red linning in first gear so quickly, or is clutch slipping, or something in transfer case slipping??
Thanks
mat
also with snow possible coming wondring can I drive around in city with hubs locked, but truck in 2wheel drive on dry/clear roads, and than just put it into 4 high or 4 low on the snowy icy roads. Wil this damage anything?
Thanks again
But my question is when I put it in 4 low and start off in 1st gear the engine revs up high imediatly and the truck moves but not with the pull I'd expect. It seems to pull harder in 2nd or 3rd gear when in 4 low, just wondering if it just feels this way because the engine is red linning in first gear so quickly, or is clutch slipping, or something in transfer case slipping??
Thanks
mat
also with snow possible coming wondring can I drive around in city with hubs locked, but truck in 2wheel drive on dry/clear roads, and than just put it into 4 high or 4 low on the snowy icy roads. Wil this damage anything?
Thanks again
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1st gear low range is really low, u can rev the motor and the speed won't change much between idle and redline. Also, yes you can drive with the hubs locked in, and just pull it into 4wheel drive when needed. 4low is not needed driving around town.
