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09-18-2007, 04:04 PM

nubbind

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i had the front wheel of my 4x4 off the ground and the front drive shaft turns with the tire.is this normal with it not in 4 wheel drive?
thanks for any info

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09-18-2007, 04:06 PM

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yes

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09-18-2007, 04:41 PM

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If you did this with the engine off, yes. If engine on and not in 4x4, no. The IWE's (hubs) have a default of locked with no vacuum. Once the engine is started, vacuum is sent to the IWE and it is unlocked.

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09-18-2007, 05:19 PM

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I think you will the axle turns regardless because the lock is in the center and the axle and hub always turn together.

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09-18-2007, 05:34 PM

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yes thats why we get worse MPG then a 2wd!!

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09-18-2007, 05:37 PM

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yes thats why we get worse MPG then a 2wd!!

and because of the added weight of the front drivetrain

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09-18-2007, 05:49 PM

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and because of the added weight of the front drivetrain

you know i dont think the wieght is even that big of a deal well i suppose the T-case is pretty heavy but the front differential cant weigh more than 40lbs. i held the thing with one arm.

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