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Front Drive Shaft Question

Old Nov 30, 2008 | 11:30 PM
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I have a 2004 Ram 1500. My question is, should the front drive shaft spin free in 2wd? Should I be able to reach under the truck and spin the front drive shaft by hand when the truck is in 2wd and sitting in park? I have done a search on the topic and I keep reading mixed results. Thanks
 

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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 02:10 AM
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If the wheels are on the ground.......no you shouldn't.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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No, it should not spin on "your" truck.
Some trucks have manual hubs, those shafts will spin if the hubs are unlocked.
 
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