2 Low finally installed

Grit dog wrote:

Flashman wrote:
Does any body have this type of mod for a 2006 Dodge?

3rd and 4th gen AAM axles up to 2013/14 on Rams don't have any axle disconnect.
The only way I know to get 2 low on these models is to replace the unit bearings with traditional locking hubs.

FWIW though, I've used 4 Lo on many ocassions for slow backing maneuvers. It doesn't hurt a thing. You'll get a little bucking if turning sharp but unless it's a daily occurrence I don't see the value in an expensive mod. Any truck with a CAD should be a less costly mod to get 2lo.

Thanks

Flashman wrote:
Does any body have this type of mod for a 2006 Dodge?

3rd and 4th gen AAM axles up to 2013/14 on Rams don't have any axle disconnect.
The only way I know to get 2 low on these models is to replace the unit bearings with traditional locking hubs.

FWIW though, I've used 4 Lo on many ocassions for slow backing maneuvers. It doesn't hurt a thing. You'll get a little bucking if turning sharp but unless it's a daily occurrence I don't see the value in an expensive mod. Any truck with a CAD should be a less costly mod to get 2lo.

rhagfo wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

blofgren wrote:

hotpepperkid wrote:

rhagfo wrote:

hotpepperkid wrote:
I take it that Dodge has full time hubs from looking at what the mod does, correct or did I miss understand

You are correct, full time hubs, and vacuum actuated locking. The device keeps the vacuum signal from going to the actuator. With the device engaged allows one to fully engage the clutch while backing at a reasonable speed.

MMMMMM Guess that is why I have a Ford with manual hubs and x-fer case. Its easy to go 2low.

My Ford also had the manual hubs and transfer case but also had the nice 6.0L POS which is why I got rid of it. Now had it had the 7.3L I would likely still have it!

Funny you say that because the straw that broke the camels back on our 05 Ram was the 4x4 wouldn't engage. We unloaded it about 2 months later and replaced it with a 7.3 PSD Super Duty. My wallet doesn't get harassed anymore. :B

Fish, did the heater quit working about the same time, and it smoked a lot out of the draft tube??
If so someone got a great Ram because of a loose vacuum hose!

I think the heater was still working because nobody was complaining.

Perhaps they got a good deal (I know we did when purchased), but it had a cracked exhaust manifold, driver's seat didn't match the rest of the interior, and the 4x4 needed to be fixed. Plus being a stick shift it was tough to drive getting heavy loads moving when driving on turn rows/plowed fields so we just decided it didn't meet our needs and decided to sell it to another farmer.

I found out yesterday while visiting that the Super Duty that replaced the Dodge had a fork lift damage the tail gate while lifting a compressor into the bed, but that's life as a work truck.

Sometimes if it's not 1 thing it's 3 more! :B

FishOnOne wrote:

blofgren wrote:

hotpepperkid wrote:

rhagfo wrote:

hotpepperkid wrote:
I take it that Dodge has full time hubs from looking at what the mod does, correct or did I miss understand

You are correct, full time hubs, and vacuum actuated locking. The device keeps the vacuum signal from going to the actuator. With the device engaged allows one to fully engage the clutch while backing at a reasonable speed.

MMMMMM Guess that is why I have a Ford with manual hubs and x-fer case. Its easy to go 2low.

My Ford also had the manual hubs and transfer case but also had the nice 6.0L POS which is why I got rid of it. Now had it had the 7.3L I would likely still have it!

Funny you say that because the straw that broke the camels back on our 05 Ram was the 4x4 wouldn't engage. We unloaded it about 2 months later and replaced it with a 7.3 PSD Super Duty. My wallet doesn't get harassed anymore. :B

Fish, did the heater quit working about the same time, and it smoked a lot out of the draft tube??
If so someone got a great Ram because of a loose vacuum hose!

blofgren wrote:

hotpepperkid wrote:

rhagfo wrote:

hotpepperkid wrote:
I take it that Dodge has full time hubs from looking at what the mod does, correct or did I miss understand

You are correct, full time hubs, and vacuum actuated locking. The device keeps the vacuum signal from going to the actuator. With the device engaged allows one to fully engage the clutch while backing at a reasonable speed.

MMMMMM Guess that is why I have a Ford with manual hubs and x-fer case. Its easy to go 2low.

My Ford also had the manual hubs and transfer case but also had the nice 6.0L POS which is why I got rid of it. Now had it had the 7.3L I would likely still have it!

Funny you say that because the straw that broke the camels back on our 05 Ram was the 4x4 wouldn't engage. We unloaded it about 2 months later and replaced it with a 7.3 PSD Super Duty. My wallet doesn't get harassed anymore. :B

hotpepperkid wrote:

rhagfo wrote:

hotpepperkid wrote:
I take it that Dodge has full time hubs from looking at what the mod does, correct or did I miss understand

You are correct, full time hubs, and vacuum actuated locking. The device keeps the vacuum signal from going to the actuator. With the device engaged allows one to fully engage the clutch while backing at a reasonable speed.

MMMMMM Guess that is why I have a Ford with manual hubs and x-fer case. Its easy to go 2low.

My Ford also had the manual hubs and transfer case but also had the nice 6.0L POS which is why I got rid of it. Now had it had the 7.3L I would likely still have it!

I miss my manual hubs on my Ford but do have the manual transfer case on my Ram.

hotpepperkid wrote:

rhagfo wrote:

hotpepperkid wrote:
I take it that Dodge has full time hubs from looking at what the mod does, correct or did I miss understand

You are correct, full time hubs, and vacuum actuated locking. The device keeps the vacuum signal from going to the actuator. With the device engaged allows one to fully engage the clutch while backing at a reasonable speed.

MMMMMM Guess that is why I have a Ford with manual hubs and x-fer case. Its easy to go 2low.

I never need to leave the cab!!

Never need to think, will I need 4X4 on this drive???

Had them both and I don't see a hit on mileage so works great for me!

rhagfo wrote:

hotpepperkid wrote:
I take it that Dodge has full time hubs from looking at what the mod does, correct or did I miss understand

You are correct, full time hubs, and vacuum actuated locking. The device keeps the vacuum signal from going to the actuator. With the device engaged allows one to fully engage the clutch while backing at a reasonable speed.

MMMMMM Guess that is why I have a Ford with manual hubs and x-fer case. Its easy to go 2low.

hotpepperkid wrote:
I take it that Dodge has full time hubs from looking at what the mod does, correct or did I miss understand

You are correct, full time hubs, and vacuum actuated locking. The device keeps the vacuum signal from going to the actuator. With the device engaged allows one to fully engage the clutch while backing at a reasonable speed.