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Is this ok or not need help!!!!!

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Old Jan 9, 2009
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Icon4 Is this ok or not need help!!!!!

The other day when i was changing my front brakes i noticed that when i turned my tires that the front driveshaft moved could it be stuck in fourwheel drive or is this ok any advice would be very helpful
 
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What year truck is it? 2000.5 and newer have live axle, which means the DS SHOULD turn if you turn the front wheels...
 
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Its a 2001 i was wandering because my dad said it shouldnt turn he said it was stuck in fourwheel drive
 
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No, its fine, its in 2wd. Tell your dad that the 2000.5 and newer 4wd rangers have live axles, no "hubs". IF you have a 2000.5 and newer, and it doesn't turn when you turn the front wheel, THEN you have a problem. If you have a 98-2000.5 and you have it in 2wd, and you spin one of the front wheels, and the driveshaft spins, THEN there might be a problem, but not with your 2001. It is fine.

And if he doesnt believe you, or me, PM me his number and I'll call him and tell him myself haha
 
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Haha thats good news i was thinking i was going to be spending alot of money to get that fixed thanks for your help
 
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No problem dude
 
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