ran over a bush, bent a brake line....

[GreenMachine]

Why should that always be turning if his hubs aren't engaged and his t case is in neutral?

 

[forcefed6.4ford]

when you throw a truck in neutral and coast down the highway, the drive shaft still turns right? Same deal with the front. Its just coasting all the time. When you lock the t-case. The power can go to the front axle. Locking the hubs locks the diff across like a posi.

 

[moose99psd]

when you throw a truck in neutral and coast down the highway, the drive shaft still turns right? Same deal with the front. Its just coasting all the time. When you lock the t-case. The power can go to the front axle. Locking the hubs locks the diff across like a posi.

woe wait WHAT?! is the new front ends diffrent then the others? if you unlock the hubs NO frontend parts should be spinning. did they change to dodge style hubs that you cant unlock?

 

[pog]

front driveshaft doesnt spin when hubs arent locked and in 4x2

 

[forcefed6.4ford]

My 08 had a wear mark from where the front shaft rubbed up against my sway bar.

 

[Erikclaw]

Hubs unlocked, not in 4x4 nothing should spin since nothing is engaged.

 

[Corb@CorbinShipping]

Well then, i got another issue... Cause mine is def spinning all the time...

 

[Erikclaw]

As far as I know it shouldn't. Could be wrong but will look in a few to make sure. Hate to spew bad info.

 

[Erikclaw]

Well then, i got another issue... Cause mine is def spinning all the time...

I just checked to make sure, nothing rotates when not engaged. Check your hubs and the knob on the dash, try engaging then disengage and see what happens.

 

[TurdHerder7.3]

Just because hubs aren't "locked" doesn't mean they wont spin. Grease and general light friction will cause the front shaft to spin. You could stop it with your hand "not suggested" but you could. I have known and seen alot of truck with the front shaft spinning rolling down the road. It is the front tires that do it not the T case. As said before i could be wrong, but i have seen this quiet a bit also.

 

[Corb@CorbinShipping]

Hubs are def not in LOCKED position, they are in AUTO position. I got auto locking hubs. And no one can play games with me, and lock them, without taking my caps off. Which is a major biotch to do...

 

[Erikclaw]

Maybe they are just rotating with the tires like said previously. Jump underneath and grab the drive line.




















OK don't do that but just a suggestion.

 

[TurdHerder7.3]

Corbin has gone skydiving with a dog having two prostetic legs. Been on several tours, although I know he is smart enough not to try it he may be the only one brave enough.

 

[Corb@CorbinShipping]

Maybe they are just rotating with the tires like said previously. Jump underneath and grab the drive line.




















OK don't do that but just a suggestion.

LOL OK, so, put it in drive, and jump out, and grab it? LOL

Corbin has gone skydiving with a dog having two prostetic legs. Been on several tours, although I know he is smart enough not to try it he may be the only one brave enough.

Thanks for the vote of confidence! LOL I actually put it together in my head already.... It can be done!

 

[powr2stroke]

if you have wheel bearing thats dry or seizing up it will put friction on your outer shaft and cause it turn .

 

[WoodBoy]

I have seen hubs in unlocked position or auto on the selector and still be engaged, and vice versa.

 

[TurdHerder7.3]

I have to Corb, been playing it through my head since last night.

 

[forcefed6.4ford]

Didnt even read any of the replies to the fact that Im wrong. My bad.

 

[Erikclaw]

Didnt even read any of the replies to the fact that Im wrong. My bad.

We forgive you big guy.

 

[TurdHerder7.3]

Dang it now i have to check mine. Good point though powr2stroke. There does seem to be an underlying cause. It would explain why it is seen but not right. Lack of maintenance on some peoples part. Me included not looking to pinpoint anyone just making an observation there.