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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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4x4 basic operation

OK, call me stupid but I am confused about the operation of my 4x4. If the control is on the dash and not on the floor then it is ESOF? If that is true then I can shift from the cab or get out and manually lock them right? I never really thought much about it but in the past I always did both when I need 4x4. Also, do you turn the hubs counter-clockwise to lock them? My labels on the hubs have wore off and that is what it looks like in the manual.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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clock wise to lock'em....
 
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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If your ESOF is working properly the hubs should lock automatically. No need to lock them manually. The reason they have a lock position is in case the hubs do not lock automatically then you can lock them manually.

I always remember "Clock-Lock" so I turn them the right direction if necessary.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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So if the control is electronic and on the dash then it is ESOF right?
 
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So if the control is electronic and on the dash then it is ESOF right?
That's right, otherwise there would be a manual transfer case shifter coming through the floor.
 
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