1989 F-150 not turning in 4x4
#1
10-30-2018, 12:58 PM
1989 F-150 not turning in 4x4
Recently I purchased a 1989 Ford F-150 and promptly added a 3" lift to the truck. With winter quickly approaching in northern Michigan attempted to use 4x4 to see if it works. the 4x4 its self works like a charm, however when i attempt to turn the truck fights it heavily and the front tires feel like they aren't spinning at all. I'm wondering if because of the lift, the steering and ball joints don't allow the front tires to move under heavy turning. Anyone have any ideas what this might be?
#2
10-30-2018, 06:28 PM
Welcome to the site..
Sounds like 4x4 is still engaged after checking it..
Without 4x4 engaged, on a hard surface there will be normal mismatched tire turn radius and tire unequal rotations R/L directions, , but on a non slip surface 4x4 engaged it will cause wheel hop, skid/driveline drag due to axle and driveline lockup. Tighter the turn/radius, the more pronounced...
Sounds like 4x4 is still engaged after checking it..
Without 4x4 engaged, on a hard surface there will be normal mismatched tire turn radius and tire unequal rotations R/L directions, , but on a non slip surface 4x4 engaged it will cause wheel hop, skid/driveline drag due to axle and driveline lockup. Tighter the turn/radius, the more pronounced...
Last edited by Hayapower; 10-30-2018 at 06:35 PM.
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