I have a 2001 Dodge 2500 4wd, 5.7 liter gas with following drive train, Dana 60 front axle

Dana 70 rear axle

NVD241DHD w/ PTO opening

NV4500 transmission.
When in 4WD, either low or high and turning, I get a lurching that feels like the drive train is binding up. This occurs even on loose surfaces, i.e. wet grass. I just had the transfer case rebuilt, less than 1000 miles ago. I was using the 4WD while using a dump trailer on wet grass. While making turns to manuver the trailer, the truck started lurching, then 4L would not engage. I had been using 4L previously. I like to use the 4L range when backing trailers so I'm not riding the clutch.

This lurching that feels like the drivetrain is binding up has occurred since I bought the truck new in 2001. It feels like when making the corners that the tires are breaking traction to keep up with each other, stock size tires and wheels.

The questions I have are is this normal? Is it because of the manuel transmission and not having a torque converter with a viscous coupling? What is the fix?

Pete

 

It's 100% normal except the inability to achieve 4lo. That would be a linkage problem or range fork problem or maybe planetary problems.

 

Normal