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2008 FX4 4x4 front axle at 12500 miles, my truck was in the dealers shop for an oil change when the mechanic did some checks while it was up on the rack. He grabbed the front tire, top and bottom, and found some play in what he thought was a worn bearing. the dealer ordered a bearing and...

all 4x4 rangers 2001 and up - live front axle ( no auto locking hubs ) make sure the large nut on the end of the axle( in the center of the lug nuts ) is torqued up tight ( 150 - 225 ft. lbs. ) it may feel like the wheel bearings may be going if the nut is not properly torqued down.

4x4 front axle the 2001 and newer 4x4 rangers have live axles ( no locking hubs - no auto locking hubs ) and shifts only at transfer case.

4 wheel drive (front axle ) I should have done my homework-2001 and newer have a live axle (always engaged ) :thumbsup:

check the wiring to the solinoid that locks the front axle, the axle may be locked in, engaging the front axle, while not in 4X4.

4 wheel drive as you shift into 4-wheel drive, there is an electric acuator that engages the front axle to run in 4-wheel drive mode (to lock it in). when in 2-wheel drive, the front axle should not be turning, (also front drive shaft should not be rotating ) thus - automatic locking hubs.

fog lights my 08 FX4 has fog lights. to turn them on, the headlight switch is pulled out when the switch is rotated to the right. they only operate on low beam. you may just need to upgrade the switch when you install the fog lights, hoping the wires are already there. good luck :thumbsup:

command start my aftermarket command start works perfectly. you have to take it out of gear, apply emergency brake, then take your foot off the brake petal, then press button on command start. as you get out of the truck you then press button for the automatic door locks. that shuts off the...

tire sizes go to Miata.net for tire size calculation. find common tire sizes that work for your vehicle ( plus saving money).

winter ice tires tire prices vary with size. the most common may be 235/75-16 (at $100 cheaper each). as the tire size for the 08 FX4 ranger is 255/70-R16 may be a fairly new size, they may not be as common.

I bought new winter ice tires for my 08 ranger 245/75R-16. they were a $100 cheaper each than the original 255/70R-16. they are a little narrower which gives them more pressure on the ground and less floatation and within 1% of diameter. I had them mounted on steel rims which whould save the...

mileage now that the weather is above freezing, I am getting 24 m.p.g.........canadian gallon @ 4.56 litre (american gallon is only 3.785 litre)

mileage my 2008 FX4 4L V-6 man.trans. 4.10:1 rear end is getting 18 m.p.g. at 50 or 65 m.p.h.

rear axle one of the reasons I ordered a 2008 FX4 is because of the limited-slip rear axle-TORSON-4.10:1 for pulling a trailer and traction control. I don`t think it helps for highway mileage though.

trailer hitch I have noticed all the 2009 ranger models has included the trailer hitch to the package.-nice touch.-as bumper hitches should be a thing of the past.