95 Dodge 4X4 problems :)

Jimmeh · 06-07-2008, 06:20 PM

Hi again. I know, I just posted a thread about my Rangers four wheel drive problem, but I am more worried about the Dodges, as it seems to be a pretty big issue as far as the truck goes.

Now, here is the scoop. The four wheel drive doesn't work. However, when I am doing stop and go driving, sometimes the t-case selector will try to pop into four wheel drive, and make a HORRIBLE grinding noise. I would really like to figure out why my four wheel drive doesn't work, as I have no idea about anything on these trucks. The shifter goes into all the gears, but the truck doesn't actually put the truck in gear.

Somebody mentioned on another forum that if I used a posi lock disconnect I can get the four wheel drive to work, but I really don't know if I should go that route or just fix the current problem.

Also, my rear end is going out in the truck (will be rebuilt soon). Could this be something related to the four wheel drive not working, or not?

Anyway, again, thanks for any help. I am trying to get both trucks back into 100 % running condition again.

Nates01Ram · 06-07-2008, 08:59 PM

the front gears could be bad or have u checked the front drive shaft

Jimmeh · 06-08-2008, 09:23 PM

I just went out and checked the front end of the truck. Looks like the drive shaft could use some new cleaning up, but it looks like it's in good shape still. Everything looks like it's in order with the diff too, so I am not sure if the front end is the issue here. I also checked the wiring that is under there (glanced), but don't know enough about it to make a true judgment other then everything looks hooked up correctly.

I'll take some pictures of everything later this week. Maybe those will help you guys help me out better?

easytarget · 06-11-2008, 08:27 PM

Does your 4wheel drive light come on when you shift into 4 high. If it does not then your problem may be a broken vacuum line to the front end. If the slip yoke in the front end does not engage the axles the axles the front end will not pull. The slip yoke takes the place of the old style locking hubs.

Jimmeh · 06-11-2008, 08:32 PM

No, the light doesn't come on.

So the truck's 4X4 system is vacuum operated then? Didn't know that.....great.

easytarget · 06-11-2008, 08:37 PM

There are two vacuum line going to the actuator for the front axle. If you start the truck and swap the lines that should make your front end engage and your light to come on. That should tell you if it is a vacuum problem unless the other line is broken too.

easytarget · 06-14-2008, 03:49 AM

did you get any where with the problem???

06-07-2008, 06:20 PM	#1
Jimmeh Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Columbia Falls, Montana Posts: 94	95 Dodge 4X4 problems :) Hi again. I know, I just posted a thread about my Rangers four wheel drive problem, but I am more worried about the Dodges, as it seems to be a pretty big issue as far as the truck goes. Now, here is the scoop. The four wheel drive doesn't work. However, when I am doing stop and go driving, sometimes the t-case selector will try to pop into four wheel drive, and make a HORRIBLE grinding noise. I would really like to figure out why my four wheel drive doesn't work, as I have no idea about anything on these trucks. The shifter goes into all the gears, but the truck doesn't actually put the truck in gear. Somebody mentioned on another forum that if I used a posi lock disconnect I can get the four wheel drive to work, but I really don't know if I should go that route or just fix the current problem. Also, my rear end is going out in the truck (will be rebuilt soon). Could this be something related to the four wheel drive not working, or not? Anyway, again, thanks for any help. I am trying to get both trucks back into 100 % running condition again. __________________ 1992 Ford Ranger 4.0 XLT super cab 4X4 auto. A few mods, but it's not finished yet. 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 single cab short box 318 5 speed manual. The work rig.

06-08-2008, 09:23 PM	#3
Jimmeh Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Columbia Falls, Montana Posts: 94	I just went out and checked the front end of the truck. Looks like the drive shaft could use some new cleaning up, but it looks like it's in good shape still. Everything looks like it's in order with the diff too, so I am not sure if the front end is the issue here. I also checked the wiring that is under there (glanced), but don't know enough about it to make a true judgment other then everything looks hooked up correctly. I'll take some pictures of everything later this week. Maybe those will help you guys help me out better? __________________ 1992 Ford Ranger 4.0 XLT super cab 4X4 auto. A few mods, but it's not finished yet. 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 single cab short box 318 5 speed manual. The work rig.

06-11-2008, 08:32 PM	#5
Jimmeh Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Columbia Falls, Montana Posts: 94	No, the light doesn't come on. So the truck's 4X4 system is vacuum operated then? Didn't know that.....great. __________________ 1992 Ford Ranger 4.0 XLT super cab 4X4 auto. A few mods, but it's not finished yet. 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 single cab short box 318 5 speed manual. The work rig.

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06-07-2008, 08:59 PM	#2
Nates01Ram Full Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 18	the front gears could be bad or have u checked the front drive shaft

06-11-2008, 08:27 PM	#4
easytarget Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6	Does your 4wheel drive light come on when you shift into 4 high. If it does not then your problem may be a broken vacuum line to the front end. If the slip yoke in the front end does not engage the axles the axles the front end will not pull. The slip yoke takes the place of the old style locking hubs.

06-11-2008, 08:37 PM	#6
easytarget Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6	There are two vacuum line going to the actuator for the front axle. If you start the truck and swap the lines that should make your front end engage and your light to come on. That should tell you if it is a vacuum problem unless the other line is broken too.

06-14-2008, 03:49 AM	#7
easytarget Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6	did you get any where with the problem???