I have a 98 f150 with a v-6 5spd 4x4 with a manual transfer case. My question is what are your thoughts on driving in 4lo with the front axle unlocked. I know this can be accomplished by wiring a switch in the wiring between the transfer case and the central axle disconnect. The reason I want to do this is because th reverse on the 5spd is very steep, and makes it difficult to back a trailer up any sort of incline, and i don't want to put any bind on the drive line by being in 4lo on dry pavement. As of right now, this is just in the idea stages and I was wanting to bat it around and get other's ideas.

TIA

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BigBunnell

98 F150 4X4 XLT flareside V6 5sp K&N Flowmaster and some other goodies

 

Sounds fine. It should help save your clutch in that condition!

 

Very practical for the application you've described. Makes a lot of sense for 'spotting' a trailer in a campground if you need to turn a lot.

Please post the wiring schematic.

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Y2K™

Toreador Red, Keyless XLT SC SB 5.4L E4x4 4wDisc/ABS, 3.73LS, Skid, HD 7700# Towing, LT-245's on Chrome, Tube-Steps, Captain's, 6CD, Tonneau, named: "Nick"

 

Another one that makes as much sense to me is for the xfer case to be able to choose between EITHER the front or rear axle for 2wD -- that way we wouldn't need to drag around 4 bags of sand in the bed every winter.

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Y2K™

Toreador Red, Keyless XLT SC SB 5.4L E4x4 4wDisc/ABS, 3.73LS, Skid, HD 7700# Towing, LT-245's on Chrome, Tube-Steps, Captain's, 6CD, Tonneau, named: "Nick"

 

BigBunnell,

I have used that trick in the past. It allows me to use 4x4 so the T-case gets a work out every once and a while. As my truck is still under warranty I just disconnect the electrical connector to the vacuum selonoid. You should have no problems with the front axle. As a precaution always flip the switch before engaging 4x4. This will insure the front axles do not engage when you shift into 4WD.

Regards

Jean Marc Chartier

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