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Dec 30, 2009 | 05:58 PM

DieselCamper01

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From: BLT, MN

ESOF issues

I know some of you will say to just dump it but that is not gonna happen so here it goes.

When I engage my 4X4 High it will stay engaged as long as I maintain momentum down the road but as soon as I let up on the throttle and slow down or stop at an intersection the front hubs disengage. If I switch back to 2wd and then back to 4X4 it will re-engage until I slow or stop again.

If I manually lock the hubs and then switch to 4X4 they will stay engaged.

Am I suffering a vacuum seal leak in the hubs or is there likely another issue? If it is a vacuum leak in the hubs what parts do I need?

Thanks guys.

Dec 30, 2009 | 07:26 PM

FLYNNBROS

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From: TROY, NY

Why dont you want to get rid of them and go with Warns?

Dec 30, 2009 | 07:41 PM

big poppa

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From: Lancaster, Pa.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLYNNBROS

Why dont you want to get rid of them and go with Warns?

Because were lazy and paid a nice premium to have this option.

But on the serious note although my comment is true, I like this system and Warns are a great upgrade, I just like the fact that Jay and I don't have to get out of the truck. A bump and subscribing Jay, mine did something simular just last week.

Dec 30, 2009 | 08:11 PM

PaysonPSD

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Originally Posted by DieselCamper01

I If it is a vacuum leak in the hubs what parts do I need.

See this maint LINK by Guzzle. Needle bearing lube but deals with ESOF vacuum leaks.

Dec 30, 2009 | 10:32 PM

Bigcat350

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From: Bowling Green, Kentucky

Jay I like my ESOF's also and plan on keeping them as long as I can. I did the Guzzle rebuild this spring I was also having some problems but after the rebuild they work like new. Also check all of your lines for cracks or splits.