33 replies to this topic

[Optimistic Paranoid]

I've got the old school system of manually locking hubs.  I just lock the hubs occasionally and leave it in 2wd. Gets everything in the front axle turning nicely.

[rubberlegs]

Any reason to use 4 Low occasionally?

[allanb]

Good point lucky Dan. All the gearing needs to move as well. Which goes to your question rubberlegs. I didn’t even think about 4 low. But imagine it could use the exercise also.

[JHanson]

There is no need to engage low range unless you want to check the linkage or operation of the switch. All the transfer-case gears get lubed in normal driving. The purpose of engaging the hubs/4WD is to lube the upper knuckle bearings and the front ring gear.

[allanb]

Good to know. Thanks Jonathan.

[Happyjax]

I am so glad this was posted. I have only used my 4wd a few times in nearly 2 years. Now I am exercising it once a month. Eventually I'll get a chance to use it where it was supposed to be used......

[allanb]

Amen brother. Have my back seat torn out and cargo system in place. Front bumper and winch set up. Hiatus camper on order.
Than double wammy. Virus and bulged disk at same time. To early to tell, But probly good timing all in all

[dennis 221]

Just did mine today. 1st time in truck in about 3weeks

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Amen brother. Have my back seat torn out and cargo system in place. Front bumper and winch set up. Hiatus camper on order.
Than double wammy. Virus and bulged disk at same time. To early to tell, But probly good timing all in all

Allan, good luck with the double whammy!  If you get the cough along with the virus, the bulged disk isn’t going to be fun.

 

I hope it goes easy on you!

[allanb]

Thanks Sage. Hope this virus goes easy on all of us!!