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- 1983
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I drive a 1983 Ford Ranger with a 2.8L V6 and a recently rebuilt Ford C5 transmission.
When I'm driving in deep snow (more than 12 inches) or steep icy roads, my rear tires spin and my front tires stay completely still. I find this rather frustrating...
I'm under the impression that the Ford Ranger 4x4 system sends the same amount of torque to the front wheels and the rear wheels and the front wheels should turn at about the same speed as my rear ones. So I would expect my front wheels to keep moving even when my rear wheels loose traction for an extended period of time.
Do you think my 4x4 system is working properly? If not, does anyone have a guess on what is wrong...
A few quick notes
When I'm driving in deep snow (more than 12 inches) or steep icy roads, my rear tires spin and my front tires stay completely still. I find this rather frustrating...
I'm under the impression that the Ford Ranger 4x4 system sends the same amount of torque to the front wheels and the rear wheels and the front wheels should turn at about the same speed as my rear ones. So I would expect my front wheels to keep moving even when my rear wheels loose traction for an extended period of time.
Do you think my 4x4 system is working properly? If not, does anyone have a guess on what is wrong...
A few quick notes
- The tire slipping happens regardless of weather I'm running my truck in 2h, 4h, or 4low.
- I think my 4x4 is more less working properly because the truck seems to climb muddy logging roads better with the 4wheel drive engaged and because it handles more precisely on icy roads when 4wheell drive is engaged.
- Installing some Bridgestone Blizzak's has improved my traction on the snow / ice.
- I could use chains to improve my traction but I would prefer not to...
