2010 Ford Ranger 2WD "Basic Model"

[EhToke]

Hi, I have a 2010 Ford Ranger im pretty sure its 'basic model' no 4x4, no power windows, locks, nothing.

Anyways. I believe the right rear tire only spins. and if anything the left rear tire barely spins its more like it spins with power after iv got going but im not sure if it even spins or if its only spinning cause im moving.

But is this normal for my Model? and if so whats a way i can change that?

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Most 2wd trucks just spin the tire with least resistance (although I have noticed it tends to use the drivers side tire more). It's normal with an "open" rear axle. You can check the axle code on the sticker on the door jamb on the drivers side or on the axle tag, but it's probably what's up.

To change that, you have a few options...

Get an axle with a limited slip rear end and swap it in.
Buy a locker or limited slip differential and get it installed in your current axle.
The other option is to weld it, but I would only recommend that if it's an off-road only beater.


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[Captain Ledd]

HAHA, the epic "one wheel peel".

Perfectly normal operation. Your base model has what's called an open differential, and power always flows to the path of least resistance. Since the right (I'm assuming you also mean passenger side) rear tire is the lightest on the truck, it's generally the wheel that spins.


An oldie, but a goodie:


There some things you can do about it. You could:

Swap the rear axle for one with the same gearing but a limited slip carrier (more info on axle tags in the tech library)

Swap in a new limited slip into your existing axle. There are clutch types (basic) and "torsen" (premium) types.

Or if you're looking for even more traction, lunch-box lockers are a very easy swap, but some with some drivibility quirks. Not horrible, but you need to be aware of them.

Or finally a selectable locker. ARB, Eaton E-locker, OX locker. These will lock both tires together, 100%. Not intended to be used all the time, but if you're low on traction, flip a switch/pull a lever, and bam, both tires will get equal power, even if one is completely off the ground.

These can absolutely be useful in a 2wd truck. Mine is still a 4 cylinder 2wd, and I have an ARB in my Ranger.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

HAHA, the epic "one wheel peel".

Perfectly normal operation. Your base model has what's called an open differential, and power always flows to the path of least resistance. Since the right (I'm assuming you also mean passenger side) rear tire is the lightest on the truck, it's generally the wheel that spins.

That and when the wheels are firmly on the ground and the driveshaft is turned the right side of the axle is lifted because that is the way everything is being torqued.

So usually, car truck or whatever it is the right side that is the weakest link.

 

[pjtoledo]

for winter traction issues in my 2005 2wd Ranger I put 300lbs (135kg total) of play sand bags in the back.
put the ballast in the front half of the bed from the axle forward. do not put ballast in the back of the bed between the axle and tailgate. ballast in the rear half may increase traction to the rear tires, BUT it will decrease traction to the front tires. putting the weight all the way to the back also increases the risk of spinning out, putting the weight close to the center of the vehicle (front of the bed) decreases the chance of spinning out .

and of course real snow tires are a huge advantage over all-season tires.

 

[EhToke]

Hi thanks for your comments. i find the Passanger rear spins - i guess this is normal for my truck.. just its annoying every stop light i get i get going 'on ice/snow' my assend kicks out to the right' even with **** all for power given... its a manual.