Problem in new front diff
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Problem in new front diff
Thanks for entertaining a newbie question.
I recently busted a couple of teeth off the ring gear in my 96 F150, so I took the opportunity to upgrade to 4:10's, and add L/S to the rear (sweet). The entire front housing was replaced, because the mechanic said the 4:10 set would not fit in the Dana 44 housing I had up front ($$ - ouch!). I got it back a couple of weeks ago. I tested 4wd immediately after the work was done, but just briefly. It was running excellent, but I hadn't had a chance to get it off road until today. Today, when I threw it in 4wd and cut the wheel to the right to head into the fun stuff, the front wheels began to tighten up, and actually skid! When I straightened out the steering wheel, or put it back in 2wd, it freed up fine, but each time I tried to turn while in 4wd, it would sieze up. What gives?
I recently busted a couple of teeth off the ring gear in my 96 F150, so I took the opportunity to upgrade to 4:10's, and add L/S to the rear (sweet). The entire front housing was replaced, because the mechanic said the 4:10 set would not fit in the Dana 44 housing I had up front ($$ - ouch!). I got it back a couple of weeks ago. I tested 4wd immediately after the work was done, but just briefly. It was running excellent, but I hadn't had a chance to get it off road until today. Today, when I threw it in 4wd and cut the wheel to the right to head into the fun stuff, the front wheels began to tighten up, and actually skid! When I straightened out the steering wheel, or put it back in 2wd, it freed up fine, but each time I tried to turn while in 4wd, it would sieze up. What gives?
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Breaking news:
Newbie had no idea what was going on. I'm sure that's a first here.
There was no seizing or binding of any kind in the front. It was an effect called "torque binding" that I've never felt before. I went to school on this one. I'm just glad this was a free class.
Newbie had no idea what was going on. I'm sure that's a first here.
There was no seizing or binding of any kind in the front. It was an effect called "torque binding" that I've never felt before. I went to school on this one. I'm just glad this was a free class.