quick question

[Chriz]

So i jacked up my right front to check and see if my auto lock hubs are working. I turned the axle forward then spun the tire forward and it seemed to engage because the axle and tire spun together. But when i spun the tire in reverse it disengaged. Is that normal. 94 ranger dana 35

 

[the_intimidator03]

when you have the front end up. as far as I gather, If you turn the input to the front axle... one or both (pending open/ limited slip/locker) wheels should engage with auto hubs.. also should be able to turn the input the opposite direction (reverse) and still have the wheels turn. When you turn the tires by hand in reverse they should unlock the auto hubs.

 

[jeremysdad]

Nothing in the system should be automatic or electronically controlled.

Sorry, just mini-ranted. Carry on!

Op, can't answer. Every 4x4 I've ever owned required my input before it would be one. Apologize for thread crapping. Lol.

 

[Chriz]

So i dont mean to be a smart ass but is that a yes or no. Im kinda new to this 4x4 thing.

 

[the_intimidator03]

I was a little confused with your post. But given if you turned the axle and the wheels rotated with them forwards AND backwards with axle rotation. they are engaging as specified. if you turn the tires themselves manuallyin reverse the axles should disengage from the wheels. If such is the case... everything seems to be in working order.

 

[Chriz]

Great. Thank you for the info.

 

[the_intimidator03]

Glad I could help. Sorry the responses are timed so far apart, been working 12 hour shifts