Lock outs
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Lock outs
My ranger has lock out hubs (I have to go out and engage them both before using the 4wd) was wondering if it was possible to switch over to (not sure of the term) non lock outs where all i do is flip my 4wd switch. I cant afford to do anything new to the ranger for a while but the idea hit me the other day.
Also a friend of mine bought a 2wd ranger and was wondering if it is possible to put 4wd in it, I figure if so it wouldn't be worth the $.
Also a friend of mine bought a 2wd ranger and was wondering if it is possible to put 4wd in it, I figure if so it wouldn't be worth the $.
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Originally Posted by mx98ranger
plus they dont vaccuum up mud whenever you get stuck in a hole and switch into 4wd
The "lock outs" you are referring to are actually manually locking hubs. Each wheel is bolted to a hub. Your Ranger has locking hubs on the front wheels. When four-wheel drive is not engaged, the locking hubs are used to disconnect the front wheels from the front differential, half-shafts (the shafts that connect the differential to the hub) and driveshaft. This allows the differential, half-shafts and driveshaft to stop spinning when the truck is in two-wheel drive, saving wear and tear on those parts and improving fuel-economy.
The newer Rangers have automatic locking hubs that engage when the driver switches into four-wheel drive. This type of system can usually be engaged while the vehicle is moving.
There really is no advantage to switching to auto-locking hubs, other than maybe not having to get your shoes dirty to lock the hubs in by hand. Just consider it an excuse to check tire pressure while outside of the truck before entering 4wd terrain.
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Originally Posted by mx98ranger
yeah i realize that.. but what if i want to try it in 2wd first! its more fun when you dont know if you are gonna make it through!
I don't know if it is advisable to run the hubs locked long term. The 2001+ Rangers are designed to have the front differential turning all the time but the pre-97 models may not stand up to having the front drive-train running all the time but it certainly should not hurt short term.
Yes, you can also have 2WD with the transfer case engaged and the hubs unlocked.
#12
Originally Posted by IN2 FX4
I don't know if it is advisable to run the hubs locked long term. The 2001+ Rangers are designed to have the front differential turning all the time but the pre-97 models may not stand up to having the front drive-train running all the time but it certainly should not hurt short term.
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Originally Posted by lifted97ranger
it doesn't hurt anything.....all it does is turn the axle and carrier...
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