redondomark
New Member
I am newbie to 4x4s and in the process of looking at & buying a 2009 XL Ranger, 4.0L, automatic, 4H & 4L, open front & rear differentials (rear is an open 8.8 inch with a 3.73 ratio).
My primary goal is to do some light to medium off roading / camping (80% daily driver 20% weekend warrior).
I have looked at the forum's resources and found a lot of valuable information - very well done!
That said, I am seeking a better understanding of the drive train system.
- Per this link (https://www.therangerstation.com/tech/the-ford-ranger-4wd-system/) I understood that my XL would have only the right rear that spins and the left front when in 4wheel drive.
- At the same I link it also states the following for the front end: "From 2001-2011, the Ford Ranger used a ‘Live Axle’ setup, which simply meant that the front wheel spindle was permanently connected to the front axle, and could not be unlocked."
- I called the my local 4 Wheel Parts store today and they told me that all 4 wheels are being driven at all times with the open differential. Further, if I had a situation where the front left was stuck in the air, or spinning on a rock, that is when the truck would NOT transfer the power to the front right (because no LSD or locker).
Can someone please validate if indeed the vehicle I am thinking of buying drives all 4 wheels when in 4 wheel drive? Is the explanation from the 4 Wheel Parts store correct?
Thank you very much for your time and help!!
My primary goal is to do some light to medium off roading / camping (80% daily driver 20% weekend warrior).
I have looked at the forum's resources and found a lot of valuable information - very well done!
That said, I am seeking a better understanding of the drive train system.
- Per this link (https://www.therangerstation.com/tech/the-ford-ranger-4wd-system/) I understood that my XL would have only the right rear that spins and the left front when in 4wheel drive.
- At the same I link it also states the following for the front end: "From 2001-2011, the Ford Ranger used a ‘Live Axle’ setup, which simply meant that the front wheel spindle was permanently connected to the front axle, and could not be unlocked."
- I called the my local 4 Wheel Parts store today and they told me that all 4 wheels are being driven at all times with the open differential. Further, if I had a situation where the front left was stuck in the air, or spinning on a rock, that is when the truck would NOT transfer the power to the front right (because no LSD or locker).
Can someone please validate if indeed the vehicle I am thinking of buying drives all 4 wheels when in 4 wheel drive? Is the explanation from the 4 Wheel Parts store correct?
Thank you very much for your time and help!!