ranger with tracks

[Tjohnsoncoatings]

I Have recently put ez tracks by mattracks on my 06 ranger with a v6 4.0 with a manual transmission, 4 separate tracks with all hubbs being the exact same size. after installing the tracks and using it in the snow for a few miles the 4 wd began to pop out. it would pop back in to 4wd after letting of the gas and at low rpms. it continually got worse and eventually got to point where it would pop out after just moving a couple inchs. we had the transfercase torn apart and they found nothing obviously wrong with it so they replaced thing which they thought could be causing the problem. after getting it back it was no better so we got our money back. we then got a used transfer case from the salvage yard and threw it in. it worked great for 20 miles on the lake and started doing the exact same thing, it progressively got worse and now im in the same boat as before. at this point im guessing that its something with the shift fork and that this transfercase can not handle the extra load. wondering if there is a possible solution to make the stock transfer case work or if i need to upgrade to an atlas2 or something else. any suggestion appreciated. thanks for the help.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

WAG; The tracks allow no slippage. Perhaps an awd type of transfer case that has a fluid connection or a clutch type connection to separate the two drive axles?

 

[Tjohnsoncoatings]

Also I have an electrical shift 1354 transfer case

 

[Die.Fledermaus]

You can't drop a bombshell of having a tracked RBV...without posting pictures!

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Also I have an electrical shift 1354 transfer case

Yes, I thought a 1350 or 1354. What I'm suggesting is a different t-case such as the d-28 or I think the 4406 has a clutch in it. I'm not that familiar with the t-cases that came in the newer RBV's, but there are some that are AWD that would bolt to your transmission. But I think no low range tho.

And I agree, we need pics....

 

[Tjohnsoncoatings]

heres one

 

[Die.Fledermaus]

I don't have a clue what is wrong but that is considered a "part time" case and can't be used on high traction surfaces. Your setup may not slip enough to qualify anything as low traction enough to spin/unbind.
Do you need low range all the time? That may require rethinking the setup.

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/TransferCases.shtml

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

I would say to maybe try an AWD transfer case from an Explorer. No low range that way, but it would resist binding and with running tracks, I'm not sure that low range is really needed


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[RonD]

I assume you have had the 2006 for awhile and have used 4hi and low with tires on it and there was no problems?
When you changed transfer cases did you change electric shift motors, or use the same motor on each transfer case?

Outside of transfer case or loose shift rod the problem/symptom is the front and rear drive lines are not turning at the same speed(RPM) when in 4WD, i.e. front and rear tires are not the same diameter, or front and rear axle ratios are not the same

AWD transfer cases use a viscous/fluid coupling which allows for some RPM differences
The 1354 doesn't have that, if the RPM difference gets too much then it will pop out of 4WD and each time it pops out it will get easier and easier to pop out again.
But AWD also doesn't have 4Low

The 4 tracks should, in theory, be the same "diameter"(rolling distance) so you could start there.
Put a mark on each tread, and wheel at 12:00, then roll forward or backward until back, or front mark on tread is at 12:00 again and then check opposite axle, needs to be exact match, and wheel mark needs to be at the same place on each axle

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Yes, I thought a 1350 or 1354. What I'm suggesting is a different t-case such as the d-28 or I think the 4406 has a clutch in it. I'm not that familiar with the t-cases that came in the newer RBV's, but there are some that are AWD that would bolt to your transmission. But I think no low range tho.

And I agree, we need pics....

4406 is a fullize F-150/Bronco/Expedition part time case. I don't remember what the number is for the Explorer though.

heres one

Total noob question, why are the rear ones on backwards?

 

[Tjohnsoncoatings]

4406 is a fullize F-150/Bronco/Expedition part time case. I don't remember what the number is for the Explorer though.



Total noob question, why are the rear ones on backwards?

Mattracks designed the rear tracks this way to help with clearance of the vehicle body and have better weight displacement.

 

[Tjohnsoncoatings]

Mattracks designed these tracks this way to give the tracks more clearance from the body of vehicle and also to displace the weight better on each track.

If I would go with an awd transfer case, which case would match up with this transmission and front and rear driveshaft the best. Thanks again for the help.