4x4 front hub
I'm familiar with Ford's vacuum actuated front hubs on their 4x4s and was able to add an EGR solenoid into the system that can be energized to prevent the hubs from engaging on rare occasions when I w...
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valhalla360 wrote:4x4ord wrote:
Anyone know what the torque multiplication of the 10r140's torque converter is and/or if the 2020+ Super Duty still uses a transfer case with a 2.72:1 gear reduction in low range?
If you floor it and the wheels don't slip, you could twist the axle right off the hub (or something else might fail first).
Used in moderation, there is little risk using 2-Low to maneuver a trailer. In Low range, you are unlikely to ever need to do more than a slight goose of the throttle.
I've pulled a heavy tandem dually gooseneck with its tires sunk down into the ground and used 4 low. I was quite surprised how much throttle it took before the truck started slipping on firm dry ground. The good news is that both front and rear axles slipped without breaking anything.... the driveline doesn't necessarily need to be able to handle all the engine can dish out so long as it can handle all the traction the tires provide.
