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Old 03-23-2013, 06:05 PM
peregrinestorm peregrinestorm is offline
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Default Front wheels won't turn in 4x4

I have a 96 ranger xlt with 4.0 engine...when I turn the switch the 4x4 indicator lights do come on, and I can hear the "thunk" underneath, but the wheels don't turn...does this sound like broken hubs or something?
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Old 03-23-2013, 06:07 PM
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Default Re: Front wheels won't turn in 4x4

more than likely

you got the junk pvh hubs
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Old 03-23-2013, 06:16 PM
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Default Re: Front wheels won't turn in 4x4

are they easy to replace, and is this an expensive fix?
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Old 03-23-2013, 06:35 PM
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not very expensive and fairly easy to replace

most people do a Manual hub conversion or a live axle conversion instead of replacing the PVH hubs
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Old 03-23-2013, 06:40 PM
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ok..thanks for the advice
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Old 03-23-2013, 08:59 PM
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Default Re: Front wheels won't turn in 4x4

Fords famous automatic locking hub stupidity.
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