ive heard from a couple of people that they turn there overdrive off when they go wheelin, why do they do it and what are the benifits?
thanks
-Luc

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2001 XLT 4x4 V6 4.0L auto
SAS'd D44 and 8.8. dual lockers, 38s, 12 bolt h1's, some other odds and ends

there really are none that i can think of, overdrive affects 5th gear while towing. turning o/d off basically eliminates that last gear so that you dont put excessive strain on the trans from shifting back and forth so much.

on another note, removing the fuse for the abs is highly recommended by me and many others due to the fact that it really serves no purpose off road and can often times put you in a tight spot.

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2001 Ford Ranger Supercab (4dr), Oxford White, 4.0 Sohc, 4x4, Manual trans (hurst equipped), 4:10's, 3" body lift.

ohh gotcha. and as far as the ABS goes, my light has been on for about a year and i dont miss them at all so much easier without them!

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2001 XLT 4x4 V6 4.0L auto
SAS'd D44 and 8.8. dual lockers, 38s, 12 bolt h1's, some other odds and ends

the only thing i do when wheeling, especialy in the sand is to use only one gear. when in 2wd or 4hi i will lock it into 1st gear or when im in 4 low i will use 1st or 2nd gear. that helps keep trans temps down becuase the trans isnt shifting constantly.

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^^^ what he said...wheeling only requires you to go like what...1mph? lol or at least the wheeling I did in the jeep was as slow as you could go.....hell would be in first..in 4 low with 4:10's and a 4-1 low transfer case....slloooowwww..feet never touched the break or the gas...

with automatics....pretty much the same...1st gear...put her in low and enjoy

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2010 Ranger XLT
2009 M109R
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good tip! ill be takin the ranger to the dunes for the first time this summer, so keep it in 1st gear?

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2001 XLT 4x4 V6 4.0L auto
SAS'd D44 and 8.8. dual lockers, 38s, 12 bolt h1's, some other odds and ends

unless youre in low range, i like 2nd gear for 4 low. if youre on flat ground, not climbing you can put it in drive but when im there i usually dont break any speed records, i like to just crawl around in low range. ill put it in 2wd to whip a few shittys here and there though. lol just try a different stuff and stick with a combo you like.

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aight will do! so u gonna try and come for a day the weekend of july 9-11th?

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2001 XLT 4x4 V6 4.0L auto
SAS'd D44 and 8.8. dual lockers, 38s, 12 bolt h1's, some other odds and ends

i will def try, but its too far out to know for sure yet. all depends on my work load. weve been crazy busy at work lately and have been on mandatory saturdays.

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nice man, glad to know someone other than me is workin a shit load lol

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2001 XLT 4x4 V6 4.0L auto
SAS'd D44 and 8.8. dual lockers, 38s, 12 bolt h1's, some other odds and ends

where you going

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2000 ford ranger 5.0/4r70w/np208 gt40p heads, mustang T/B and injectors, true dual flowmaster 10s no cats, 4r70w auto with trans go aod hd 2 shift kit and full manual valve body. 4x4,locked 9in rear,locked coil dana 44 front with 4.10s , 8in lift springs, 3in bl. on 34/10.5s,or 38-15-15s 8000k hids, 7in flip out dvd player, 2 kicker 12s and 2400watt amp

www.f150nation.com

silver lake sand dunes. just saw ur in mi too. u should go

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2001 XLT 4x4 V6 4.0L auto
SAS'd D44 and 8.8. dual lockers, 38s, 12 bolt h1's, some other odds and ends

im guna be there i got reservations made in the state park campground july4 to the 10th

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2000 ford ranger 5.0/4r70w/np208 gt40p heads, mustang T/B and injectors, true dual flowmaster 10s no cats, 4r70w auto with trans go aod hd 2 shift kit and full manual valve body. 4x4,locked 9in rear,locked coil dana 44 front with 4.10s , 8in lift springs, 3in bl. on 34/10.5s,or 38-15-15s 8000k hids, 7in flip out dvd player, 2 kicker 12s and 2400watt amp

www.f150nation.com

hell ya man!

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2001 XLT 4x4 V6 4.0L auto
SAS'd D44 and 8.8. dual lockers, 38s, 12 bolt h1's, some other odds and ends