Engaging 4wheel drive

Asked by Rcash Jun 26, 2012 at 12:49 PM about the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500

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I have a 2005 ram 1500 with 4wheel drive. When engaging the 4wheel do I need to be stopped or moving when
engaging it??? Shifter is on floor..

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aztec626bf answered 12 years ago

If your switching between 4h and 2h or 2h and 4h you can do it while moving. Just have the wheels straight and don't have it under heavy load. When changing into and out of 4L be stopped with no load on wheels. Best if in neutral.

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Cabriolet_1559 answered 7 years ago

I have a 2007 1500 dodge ram pickup. .What is the procedure for putting in 4 wheel drive?

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GuruCV572 answered 5 years ago

On a 1997 1500 v8 ram do you need to lock the hubs or anything to engage 4 wd

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GuruFV6C2 answered 4 years ago

I just bought a 05 Dodge Ram 1500 the 4 wheel drive is on the floor , do I keep it in 2H or N when not using it?

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David answered 4 years ago

Leave it in park when you are not using it.

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liberals answered 11 months ago

Leave in 2h brodi if you pit the transfer case in neutral you will be in True Neutral

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