Re: Re: 99 4x4 Woes When Turning

From: blackdak (blackdak@twcny.rr.com)
Date: Tue Jan 25 2000 - 18:11:33 EST


Yes it is normal for the front end to clunk and grab in 4 wheel drive when
turning (sharply and at low speeds) Every 4x4 I have had has done this. As
you apply power it tring to make the wheels go straight and you are holding
them turned. I will look for a better explanation than this.

Gary

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon Steiger" <stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 3:51 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: 99 4x4 Woes When Turning

>
>
> On Tue, 25 Jan 2000, blackdak wrote:
>
> > It sounds like your 4 wheel drive is engaged. Do you have the full time
or
> > part time transfer case?
>
>
> When 4wd is engaged, is it normal for the drivetrain to "clunk" and
> "grab" when turning? I get that in my Ram. Also, after I switch from
> 4hi to 2hi, I will sometimes get a clunk or two out of it after I
> travel maybe 50-100 feet down the road.
>
>
> -Jon-
>
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