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Actually, was able to find some info online. It looks like the consensus is that it's OK to do this in 4 hi but not in 4 lo...

Is it bad for the truck (with manual hubs) to be driving in 4WD with the front hubs unlocked?

Thank you. I had to look up some more stuff to see what you're talking about but you pointed me in the right direction. Thanks

So I put the 1998 Ford Ranger 4.0 4x4 up on jacks yesterday so I could put it in 4x4 and see if all 4 wheels turned. What I saw was pretty interesting. The front cv axle on the driver's side turned but the wheel did not (vacuum locking bearing problem I'm guessing and I'm going to install...

By seal, do you mean the little rubber dealio that goes around? What's the purpose of this pinhole that they put in the coupling?

1998 Ford Ranger 4x4 4.0L Extended Cab The coupling that attaches the metal brake line to the master brake cylinder has a pinhole (by design) under a rubber band and I believe this pinhole is leaking while pressure is applied to the brake pedal. Can anybody help me out with this one? In the...

Cool, thanks guys!

I'm going to be changing out the front brake hoses on my 98 ranger next weekend and I have to get it done in one shot because I spend most of my time on the road for work. I know I have metric line wrenches at home but don't think I have standard ones. Does anyone know if they're metric or...

So, the 01 Rangers are always in 4x4, you can't drive them in 2WD?

Thanks, guys. Freemans, what exactly do you mean by this?:

I have a 1998 4x4 4.0L extended cab. I was told by a mechanic that the left front vacuum hub was not engaging. However, he was not a very trustworthy mechanic as I came to find (and I didn't give him any of my business) and I'm wondering how I can check this myself. Do I need to get all 4...

Update. Turns out it's the transfer case

Also, is there no chance that the issue is with the automatic transmission?

That's not a bad deal!!! Thanks for pointing that out! I don't think the truck was lifted at any point. It sat about 6 inches higher than another Ranger 4x4 I was parked next to.. I don't know if it's because of the trim level. Forgive my ignorance, I've only been a Ranger owner for a...