Ranger 4x4 locked up front wheels

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ankhe105 - 15 Mar 2006 14:53 GMT

2002 Ranger 4x4. It had been sitting for about a month in the garage here
in northern Wi and went to back it out yesterday. Since we had a lot of
new snow, I put in in 4WD and the front end wheels dragged out of the
garage. When I was outside I kept switching back and forth from 2 to 4WD
and finally heard a clunk and it worked. Don't know if this is related
but wife then went on a trip and at about 150 miles on icy roads, the rear
end came around and she flipped it into a snowbank. Luclily, she was not
hurt bad but the truck is. We thought it was just bad winter driving but
could that front end have locked up again. She had it in 4WD at the time.
Truck only has 47K miles on it. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks

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Big Tex - 25 Mar 2006 02:00 GMT

I have had several 4x4's and have had similar problems. I think it might be
the gear oil in the transfer case. Might try changing it out for a oil that
is rated for cold weather. Usually fronts move at different speed from the
back unless gear ratio's are the same. Most that I have talked to have
suggested that it be driven in 4x4 for at least a mile or two every month to
keep everything lubed. that is the best I can think of right now, don't
think it is strickly mechanical in nature, but a lube problem.

hope it helps

> 2002 Ranger 4x4. It had been sitting for about a month in the garage here
> in northern Wi and went to back it out yesterday. Since we had a lot of
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> Truck only has 47K miles on it. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!
> Thanks

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