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turbojimmy wrote:
Thanks all for the replies.
I don't have 4 miles, but I do have a 500 foot paved driveway that is very steep in spots and one car wide. I need to bring it up top and swing the truck and trailer around. It levels out at the top, but not enough to prevent me from having to maneuver with the trailer on a fairly level spot but with the truck on a steep decline. To make things more interesting the trailer will be parked where I have asphalt millings (a hair better than gravel). I worry about traction so I'm going to try to keep the truck on the pavement as much as possible when getting the trailer in its spot.
I was goofing around with the 2LOW kit today and it works as designed. I have less traction when backing in 2LOW vs. 2HI for whatever reason. I brought the truck down a really steep part of the asphalt millings and it would back itself out in 2WD but with the 2LOW engaged it just dug itself a hole with the left rear tire. I'm not too concerned because I'd never bring anything but the 4WD down there but it's just an observation.
I've over analyzed this situation to death but I think I'm good. I'm bringing the trailer up here on Saturday so wish me luck...
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memtb wrote:
I use 4-low a lot...but, hate the stress it puts on the drivetrain. Not fond of the โcrow hoppingโ when in a tight maneuver. There are ways/methods/components to disengage the front drivetrain, itโs only a matter of money.....a goodly portion of it! memtb
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Super_Dave wrote:
In my Dodge, turning the front wheels is very difficult when the front is engaged. Especially in tight maneuvers.
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blofgren wrote:rhagfo wrote:Roger10378 wrote:
I believe there are kits out there that make it so you can use low without engaging the front axle. This is what makes maneuvering with a manual much easier on the clutch.
This!
I installed a 2-low kit on my 2001 Ram 5 speed manual, made backing very easy on the clutch, could actually have it fully engaged while backing.
I installed one on my 2013 as well and it has made a huge difference. I don't believe that they are available for the 3rd generation Ram/Cummins trucks because of a different engagement system. In 2013 they went back to the axle disconnect which makes the 2 low kit possible again.
โJan-23-2021 07:27 AM
rhagfo wrote:Roger10378 wrote:
I believe there are kits out there that make it so you can use low without engaging the front axle. This is what makes maneuvering with a manual much easier on the clutch.
This!
I installed a 2-low kit on my 2001 Ram 5 speed manual, made backing very easy on the clutch, could actually have it fully engaged while backing.
โJan-23-2021 06:54 AM
mr. ed wrote:MFL wrote:
Good point, but I think you mean 4-low, not just 4x4. Many drivers, unfamiliar with clutch operation, slipped the clutch, even driving a car. I think some just stepped on gas, let engine rev hard, while slowly letting up on the clutch pedal. ๐ Used to joke about the fan pulling car forward, until the clutch engagement took over.:)
Jerry
I get your point, Jerry. I was under the impression that when you put your truck in 4WD, you're automatically in 4 low. I had completely forgotten that there must have been an extra lever for low range; it's been some years since I owed the vehicle. ๐
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