Ford 4x4 truck Auto vs Manual locking hubs Which Direction Clockwise
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
- I thought I would do a video about auto vs manual auto locking hubs. The ford owners manual sucks. The only way to tell 100% sure if you have auto locking hubs is to look for the vacuum lines. If you found this video helpful or would like help fund future experiments. please donate below.
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Thanks for the video. Short and sweet. Below is from owners manual.
For proper operation, make sure that each hub is fully
engaged and that both hub locks are set to the same position
(both set to LOCK or both set to FREE). To engage LOCK,
turn the hub locks completely clockwise; to disengage the hubs
(FREE), turn the hub locks completely counterclockwise.
Easiest way to remember it, is the same as with bolts and screws. Righty-tighty, lefty-loosey.
that's genius
Thanks for the simplicity
T.y.
Actual information starts at 2:00 in.
Hi thanks for the video I was wondering with my truck I had aftermarket wheels and I took the hubcap off and Seen that it had manual locking hubs I thought it was automatic but you answered my question That's nice that you have the option in case the vacuum system fails
Thanks. I had been a little confused on the subject. Not any more.
Dude Thanks. Short sweet and to the point. Explained it perfectly.
Thanks for clarifying man! I myself wasn't sure on my 2002 F250 -- I was under the assumption it would be Righty Tighty Lefty Loosey but ya know what they say about assuming!!
I love vacuum hubs. I wish Toyota had front axle vacuum hubs like ford. the design at least.
Thanks for the video. I randomly noticed mine had locking hubs. 2008 f250 5.4l gas. I couldn't find anything in the owners manual about the auto setting.
*NEVER LEAVE THE HUBS IN 'LOCK' PERMANENTLY WHEN ON HIGHWAY.* THIS ALLOWS FUEL SAVINGS AND LESSENS COMPONENT WEAR WHEN IN 2WD.
*ALWAYS LEAVE IN 'AUTO' UNLESS YOUR VACUUM SYSTEM DOESN'T ENGAGE THE HUB LOCKS.*
IF THE LATTER, THEN TURN TO 'LOCK' TO MANUALLY ENGAGE WHEN 4X4 IS NEEDED.
*AUTO> TURN LEFT, LOCK> TURN RIGHT.*
the vacuum system on the hubs is a Fail-Safe system you lose vacuum you're in 4X4.
+dthrckt IGNORANT COMMENT FROM A MORON. GROW UP YOU IDIOT!
Ok
thanks for the video. I was wondering how to lock the hubs on a ranger i just got
If the vacuum line is not working would it cause the traction control light to come on and act like the brakes are locking up
So is a locking up like a locking diff for but for the front?
What if I don’t have vacuum so I lock the hubs manually but I still don’t have four-wheel-drive
I appreciate this video sir
I have a huge question? Do you have to lock those to use 4x4
No, you do not have lock those to use 4x4. The 4WD knob in the truck will do it for you via the vacuum system. However, if it the vacuum system is not working, you can get of the truck and go lock them yourself.
Yup otherwise your hubs will be freewheeling.
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What if 4x4 dash light is on, I got no vacuum so I get out and lock the hubs but I’m still not in 4x4?
Bad transfer case motor ??
Only if you want 4 Low. You have to manually lock the hubs. Otherwise the vacuum system will engage only 4 HI. The reason for this, is to make you come to a complete stop. Preventing you from trying to engage low at too high a speed and blowing out the transfer case.
Thank you!
My driver hub won’t turn by hand and I have the popping crap.
countwerclockwise is unlock ; should have been in 1st ten seconds of vid man.
How else was I going to waste 3 minutes of your life, just kidding
My 2006 auto lock doesn’t work but when I do manual the 4x4 display light doesn’t come on
Personal opinion, they aren't locked unless you get out and lock them otherwise your in limited slip mode and one front tire may not engage and the other will...
that is the truth. its basically diff locked or in limited slip depending on what you do. i was wondering why he left that out
I went to change my ball joints on my f250. But the hub lock won't come off after removing the locking ring. Why won't it come off
Great video now I have to look at my manual, when you buy a vehicle are the front hubs normally in the auto position or which ever way it turns is your starting point. I just watch the dash and thought it was locked in.
I have a question , I did an axle swap for my 1989 ford f250 . The super duty axle I bought has “auto lock” . Can I still use this axle as a “Manual “ even though I don’t have the axle vacuum lines connected ?
Very informative...thank you
Auto lock does not work in sand. Works ok in snow and ice. I see it almost daily on the beach. A lot of the times, the lock is actually behind a screwed on center cap. Pain in the butt. The reason it doesn't work in sand is because it is a soft lock so you can get slippage on hard surfaces. When you manually lock it, you don't want to turn on hard surfaces at all unless the transfer case is back in 2wd.
I didn't know that you could have Auto locking hubs even with the manual locking part. I have a Dodge and it has nothing like that you have a switch on the inside of the cabin that's it.
Dodge is different. The hub locks in hard when you switch it inside. Ford's have a soft auto lock that slips in sand and other hard pulls. Can't go rock crawling without manually locking Ford's. Works good on ice and snow because it is low stress.
This is an annoying extra step. Do they get stuck when in the cold?
what about the other side which way do i turn it
The directions on the plastic you painted over it
Yeah on that interior switch for the 4 wheel drive what is that button to the right
Its for the back up/reverse sensors. Turns on/off that beeping noise when backing up close to something
This helped a lot thanks
they were labeled but someone painted grey paint over the words...and the hub...and the wheel nuts
Hi, when installing locks , is there any specific way they should be put on? (New ford guy) f250.08 i hear the transfer case turning on but 4x4 isn’t kicking in... please help
How do ya like those grabber tires.I almost bought a set but the treads didn't look deep enough. Thanks for the video buddy. Thumbs up.
Good, pretty burly tire.
My trucks manual hub won’t turn when I try, took them out and they did not have grease.
the autolockers should have a little grease.
Fintech Repair Shop yeah I got them to turn with a wrench. One of the caps came off and busted the o ring unfortunately. Paid 50$ for 2 used ones from a junk truck so I lucked out. Thanks for the video tho
Manual hubs with a floor shifter is the only TRUE reliable system....period....no vacuum lines, no wiring or solenoids to fail in the middle of a snowstorm..., just DIRECT controls. Push button is nice, but you're always thinking "shit, what if 4wd doesn't turn on".....sure if you live 15 minutes from home, No big deal, but if you got a Long drive, it's a really terrifying thought.
I got floor shifter with auto lockouts and they went out. Anything auto is shit
My selector knob on the front hub is hard to turn. I need to take pliers to turn the knob. Is there a way to clean this so it turns smoothly? Ford F250 2012 Gas
The Plow Guys Needs to be disassembled and greased. Fairly easy. Look for a video on here for help.
Brought it to the dealer. I have 2 months left on 5 year powertrain warranty. I asked if it was a big job to change and how much the parts were. Left truck for oil change. got a call from dealer to tell me that they changed all for brakes pads, rotors, and both hubs. FREE! The brakes were covered under my maintenance plan and the hubs under the 5 year powertrain. Winner, Winner Chicken dinner boys. We are eating steak tonight!!!! YES
The Plow Guys I have a ford f250 6.7 power stroke diesel 2012 and it has the 4x4 near the ground. can someone explain how i can use this ?
If I have the locking diffs do I need to buy certain wheels if I choose to upgrade?
if you have manual locking diffs then you just will want to leave the center wheel hub cap off so you can still lock them. just search it online for wheels on for trucks and you will see it most likely.
I still don't understand what they do
They lock you axels do that the tires articulate with the for wheel drive it's so that power will go through the front shatf to the wheels
They lock the cv axle/axle shaft to the hub. When not in 4wd and hubs disengaged the wheel/tire will be “free wheeling” which is essentially just the wheel and tire spinning without being connected to the drivetrain and the front axle gets no power. When in 4wd with the hubs locked the transfer case sends power to the front differential. The differential then sends power to the the cv axle/axle shaft which is then connected to the hub via the locking hub gears.
I felt real stupid when I still didn’t get it
Does Ford still offer manual shift with the lever on the floor for 2020?
rumerboyz yes, i have. 2016 F250 XLT with that setup
I counted 14 uhhhhhs in the first 1:00
so what position should I leave mine in case I wanted to go 4wd?
I would say auto. Funny thing is over the weekend I could not get them to go into 4x4 in auto. I was stuck in ice and had to go out and put them in manual.
Fintech Repair Shop OK THANKS ALOT! I rarely go 4x4 but sometimes I have to. Just wasn't too sure.
Fintech Repair Shop mine does the same thing for my 2010 f250. Whats the fix to make it work without manually doing it?
Excuse me but why did you describe the truck as a powerstroke? Powerstroke is not a vehicle description. It’s an engine description. Besides that it doesn’t matter which engine you have whether it be gas or diesel. That has nothing to do with the 4WD.
2003 ram 2500. manual 4x4. no locking hubs. just shift and you are in 4x4
never understood the reason why you would to have to get out of vehicle to put in 4x4.
Because manual Hubs with a Floor shifter is the only TRUE 100% reliable system, period. Other systems rely on Vacuum or Electrical solenoids/relays, which eventually Fail and leave you stranded during a snowstorm....just read Truck forums, failures are pretty common on All truck brands.
😒WHAT?
Efft
Get to the point
so my is a auto lock ? 94 trooper
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Teknik 2050 relax buddy it's just a joke don't get your panties tie in bunch