4doordrift Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Hi guys, Hoping you can help me figure this out. Any time i put my truck in 4wd and turn my wheel to lock either in reverse or forward gear and try to move. The truck resists. It feels like there's mad resistance somewhere. I just am not too familiar with all the parts in a 4wd system. Is this maybe like warn out hubs or something like that ? :S. I have a 02 Chilkoot, 5sp, manual transfer case. Any help would be greatly appreciated i want to solve this soon! Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle94 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 4wd to full lock will do that... especially on harder surfaces, (i hope you arent doing this on pavement/ concrete!!! :O ) all four wheels are trying to turn at the same time, its normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Thats the system binding because the front and rear wheels are trying to go different speeds. If it is doing that, then you don't need to be in 4wd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4doordrift Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Okay thats good to know, however it hasnt only happened on concrete, it has happend on mud and loose rock aswell. Also shouldnt the diffs take care of the wheels wanting to spin different speeds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 at full lock there's a good chance your binding up the cv joints depending on how sharp full lock is on your truck (not a r50 person) that would 'restrict' and cause the front wheels to 'resist' spinning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Hmmm .. I don't recall mine binding up when my hubs are locked. Have you checked the transfer case or the front diff for signs of oil leaks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4doordrift Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 yup, Zero leaks anywhere. I dont know whats up, just doesnt feel right sometimes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.510 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 If it feels 'normal' when going straight and has progressively more rolling resistance the tighter you turn it's normal. Turning radius on dirt increases a bunch when in 4wd due to tire slippage caused by the front and rear ends travelling different distances while locked together. The differentials only help with side-to-side differences in wheel speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4doordrift Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 Alright guys, this is becoming a problem Even in RWD i can feel progressively more resistance than what is normal, also my left front wheel squeaks occasionaly with each rotation. There is something in the driveline that is causing this. For some reason im leaning twords a wheel bearings being shot, but im not a 100% sure. What are your thoughts, it is now winter i dont have an indoor area to work on the path, so im most likely going to take it to a shop. Any help is appreciated Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Well, if you can handle it, you could always crawl under the left front, remove the 8 bolts holding the front driveshaft in. You could try driving it then and you will be able to verify the transfer case is not the issue. Im thinking maybe you have a hub locking up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 For some reason im leaning twords a wheel bearings being shot, but im not a 100% sure. After just glossing this thread, I'm thinking you could be right. The good news is that it only takes 10 minutes to check... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4doordrift Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 this gives me hope, and yes i can handle that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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