When in 4 wheel drive my 350 feels like the front wheels bind when turning corners,slight hop. Normal?

Answer 1

if your not on dry pavement the f350 im assuming that is what your driving has a solid front axle with u joints one of the ujoints are frozen up and needs to be replaced

Answer 2

Yes it is normal. My friend has a 91 chevy silverado and his hops and skips when u turn in 4-wheel drive. Also My other friend has a 2003 dodge ram his does the same deal when you turn it skips and hops. they both though somthing was wrong but when i asked many car shops they said it is fine its because when in 4-wheel drive your tires are turning backwards and forwardsat the same time depending on which way you turn. So its nothing to be worried over and its normal. Just don't drive in 4-wheel on dry roads.

Answer 3

Yes, the front differential locks to give you possitive traction. That is what 4x4's do. Like the others said, don't use on dry paved surfaces. This is NO mechanical problem. But it can break a u-joint, CV- joint or even an axle so be carefull on dry roads.

Answer 4

If you have the 4X4 gear in low it will wheel hop if your make sharp turns. Usually doesn't do it in 4 wheel high

Answer 5

yes this is normal, you should not be using 4wd on dry pavement, when in 4wd the axles lock together (for maximum traction in a slip condition) and then wheels spin at the same rate causing your vehicle's driveline to fight against itself and this is the "hop" you feel, it can also be accompanied with a growl, ticking, and even a sluggish feel to the vehicle. putting your vehicle in 4wd in a non slip condition can and will cause unneeded wear and tear, and possible damage to your driveline... remember only to have the vehicle in 4wd in slick conditions when you need the extra tracion.

Answer 6

You don't have it in four wheel drive on dry pavement do you?!

Four wheel drive is for OFFROAD or Snow and mud...That's all.