4X4 Lock Rubbing Sound?
#1
4X4 Lock Rubbing Sound?
Hey guys,
had some snow the last few weeks, at one point I was in 4x4 lock doing about 25 on side roads heading to work. I was at a stop sign. When I began accelerating, I started to notice what sounded like a metal on metal or metal on sheet metal, rubbing sound, almost like a constant scrape. Wondering if anyone else has ever experienced this and what it was. I remember I had a similar sound in my old explorer but only while turning (only very slightly like changing lanes) and it was the HUB and Bearing. Hopefully that isnt the case with these. Let me know gents.
had some snow the last few weeks, at one point I was in 4x4 lock doing about 25 on side roads heading to work. I was at a stop sign. When I began accelerating, I started to notice what sounded like a metal on metal or metal on sheet metal, rubbing sound, almost like a constant scrape. Wondering if anyone else has ever experienced this and what it was. I remember I had a similar sound in my old explorer but only while turning (only very slightly like changing lanes) and it was the HUB and Bearing. Hopefully that isnt the case with these. Let me know gents.
#2
Hey guys,
had some snow the last few weeks, at one point I was in 4x4 lock doing about 25 on side roads heading to work. I was at a stop sign. When I began accelerating, I started to notice what sounded like a metal on metal or metal on sheet metal, rubbing sound, almost like a constant scrape. Wondering if anyone else has ever experienced this and what it was. I remember I had a similar sound in my old explorer but only while turning (only very slightly like changing lanes) and it was the HUB and Bearing. Hopefully that isnt the case with these. Let me know gents.
had some snow the last few weeks, at one point I was in 4x4 lock doing about 25 on side roads heading to work. I was at a stop sign. When I began accelerating, I started to notice what sounded like a metal on metal or metal on sheet metal, rubbing sound, almost like a constant scrape. Wondering if anyone else has ever experienced this and what it was. I remember I had a similar sound in my old explorer but only while turning (only very slightly like changing lanes) and it was the HUB and Bearing. Hopefully that isnt the case with these. Let me know gents.
#4
If you have the 3-position transfer case then 4-lock (high) is your only choice for snowy roads. But the same caution as above applies to dry roads. You can switch on the fly, so it's OK to disengage and re-engage while going down the road as needed (unless you're flying down the interstate at 70 or something). Just be aware that the axle needs to unload to make the transition, so don't switch while accelerating.
Rob
#5
As long as you are in loose soil, gravel or snow/ice then you can safely use 4x4 lock.
I'm not sure what the noise was, but it may have been a one time oddity.
As for engage/disengage, I've engaged/disengaged 4wd-Hi on my 2008 Ram at 80mph several times due to clear/and then covered roads. Couldn't even feel the engagement.
i know, I know, if roads are as bad where you need 4wd, then why go 80. Because I did alright.
I'm not sure what the noise was, but it may have been a one time oddity.
As for engage/disengage, I've engaged/disengaged 4wd-Hi on my 2008 Ram at 80mph several times due to clear/and then covered roads. Couldn't even feel the engagement.
i know, I know, if roads are as bad where you need 4wd, then why go 80. Because I did alright.