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Old 11-26-2005, 11:53 AM
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Default ranger 89 4x4 front axel problem

the passenger side axel is absurb,either the spline give up or the yoke for universal joint bust open.

axel out of the dif is 2ft long about and it hanging by nothing,then a universal joint/spline/another joint/then hub axel,all hanging in mid air,it's so absurb!!!!

if anyone got the answer please let me know
 
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Old 11-26-2005, 02:23 PM
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Default RE: ranger 89 4x4 front axel problem

Well not real sure of what your trying to say , The axle should come outta the diff an hook to the u-joint an attach to the wheel . Its called floating , Are you saying the axle is broke at the u-joint ??, If so that would be very clear to see , as for the diff end of it , Yes its splined going into the diff , theres no hanger or holder that secures the shaft between the diff an the u-joint on the back side of the wheel .

Is the wheel not turning as locked in 4X4 ?, some folks think both front wheels lock in at the same time , they dont , one locks then the other , when the one stops spinning ie stuck, then the other side is suppose to lock in , its called limited slip. So really you have only one rear tire pulling at one time . an one front tire pulling at one time.

Unless you have a posi track, or some aftermarket like dietroit locker that has both tires on one axle pulling at once, then you would have a true 4x4

I dont know if this has helped or I have missed the problem complete'e ???? , [8D]
 
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