Jspafford
Logan Andrew Feb 17, 2012
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- 40
- Location
- Canal Winchester, Ohio
- Vehicle Year
- 1989
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- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.9L
Today in Ohio we got a decent amount of snow from the time I got to work to when I left.
The expressways were coated and everyone was going 10mph or under.
I had the Bronco in 4WD.
It was stop and go most of the way, and I began to notice something odd.
Normally all 4 wheels pull at the same time when in 4WD. I know without a locker the may spin once pulling, but there should not be any play between the front and rear wheels.
Tonight, though, when I gave it gas, I could fell the back tires spin and then feel a shudder when the front wheels grabbed. It was not a spin out, it literally felt like the front end had a second delay before it recieved power.
How is this possible? I still have 4WD...No abnormal noises... I've been driving with the hubs locked for 2 months with no issues.
There is a fair bit of play in the front driveshaft though, I can turn it about 1/4 a turn in either direction with the transfer case in 2wd and the hubs locked. Should the front diff have this much play?
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The expressways were coated and everyone was going 10mph or under.
I had the Bronco in 4WD.
It was stop and go most of the way, and I began to notice something odd.
Normally all 4 wheels pull at the same time when in 4WD. I know without a locker the may spin once pulling, but there should not be any play between the front and rear wheels.
Tonight, though, when I gave it gas, I could fell the back tires spin and then feel a shudder when the front wheels grabbed. It was not a spin out, it literally felt like the front end had a second delay before it recieved power.
How is this possible? I still have 4WD...No abnormal noises... I've been driving with the hubs locked for 2 months with no issues.
There is a fair bit of play in the front driveshaft though, I can turn it about 1/4 a turn in either direction with the transfer case in 2wd and the hubs locked. Should the front diff have this much play?
:icon_confused: