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Offline Redback

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Ford Ranger Question
« on: March 16, 2011, 10:08:42 AM »
Just a querey about the Ranger, can you engage low range without having it in 4WD??

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Re: Ford Ranger Question
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2011, 10:15:05 AM »
No, but you can throw a switch in to disconnect the electronic hubs. Takes about 10 minutes.

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Re: Ford Ranger Question
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2011, 10:20:36 AM »
Thanks, I'll pass that on, he has a 2200kg van and was concerned about his clutch when manouvering it around and up his driveway in high range.

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Re: Ford Ranger Question
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2011, 02:01:57 AM »
Baz,

There is a way, check the BT50 section of the 4WD Action web site...does not take that long [I think].

If reversing with any sort of weight it is really needed as the Ranger/BT50 gearbox is a weak piece of $hit.

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« Last Edit: March 17, 2011, 08:07:05 PM by HEM19X »
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Re: Ford Ranger Question
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2011, 09:16:29 AM »
Baz,

There is a way, check the BT50 section of the 4WD Action web site...does not take that long [I think].

If reversing with any sort of weight it is really needed as the Ranger/BT50 gearbox is a weak peice of $hit.

Hem

Thanks for that, I'll let him know.

Baz.
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