WTB small 4x4 farm use truck, any advice?
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Engaging the 4wd is a two part process.

Shifting the J lever into 4hi or 4lo engaged the transfer case to the front drive shaft, which spins the front axle. However, the front axles are not connected to the front wheels unless you turn the switch on the hubs.

When not in 4wd, the front hubs should be unlocked to avoid needless wear on the front axles, diff, and driveshaft and to increase fuel economy.

Do not engage 4wd on anything except a loose surface. The front diff should be an open diff, I believe, so you could theoretically leave the hubs locked and drive with the transfer case in 2wd

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WTB small 4x4 farm use truck, any advice? - by Senor_Taylor - 02-04-2019, 10:08 AM

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