Saving the Clutch
If your tow vehicle has standard shift, this suggestion might be a moot point for you. When I was new to trailer towing with my Dodge 3500 (6 speed manual), I would often encounter a burning smell ...
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agesilaus wrote:Super_Dave wrote:
In my Dodge, turning the front wheels is very difficult when the front is engaged. Especially in tight maneuvers.
Yeah same on my F350. Putting it in 4WD makes the steering in turns much stiffer. I like most of us now days have an automatic transmission tho if that makes a difference. But I think it is just geometry.
No difference, manual to auto. Turning on dry pavement puts undo strain on front drive system. If on dirt, gravel, or especially ice, the tires can slide, rather than cause the front drive bind. Older style, manual locking hubs, worked best, as you could shift the case to 4-low, but leave hubs unlocked. This allowed the 4-low gearing, without locking the front drive system.
Jerry
