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Old 02-24-2019, 08:27 PM
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Default Why no balance shaft?

I had always read that the 4x4 models have a balance shaft and the 4x2 models do not. Mine is a 4x4 and so when I was preparing for some repairs I bought parts for the balance shaft as well. I have pulled the engine and opened it up and to my surprise there is no balance shaft. Is this normal?


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Old 02-24-2019, 08:36 PM
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Default Re: Why no balance shaft?

I don't think it's really normal. But I ran into the same on my 03 4x4 FX4. I had the complete Cloyes timing kit for an engine with balance shaft. I called Cloyes and they said to just reuse the orig crank gear and not the one for the balance shaft or any balance shaft parts. Mine runs great.

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Old 02-25-2019, 09:20 AM
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Ok so I’m not crazy but does this mean the engine was replaced at some point or were some built this way?


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Old 02-25-2019, 07:39 PM
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Default Re: Why no balance shaft?

Thats possible. Check your engine numbers against your VIN to find out. I think someone told me that after 06 didn't have the balance shaft. I can't remember all the years and specs I was told.

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