How fast can you go in 4wd?
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There are what is called a Stone Stock class in offroad racing and in some of the events, participants will sometimes run in 4 Hi at speeds in excess of 100 MPH. This is not done on pavement! Check out BITD.com for more info on these classes.
BTW most if not all of the stone stocks are Ford products.
BTW most if not all of the stone stocks are Ford products.
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55 mph in Four HIGH. The shift on the fly will let you engage the T-case at any speed up to 55 mph. I wouldn't suggest driveing on pavement in 4 LOW becuase you might roast a bearing or something. My 98 Ranger was the same way. Most of these trucks you see racing have special bearings in the T-case and other things that allow them to run at that speed. They still run the old Borg Warner though. That thing is tough.
Same t-case just diffrent guts.
Same t-case just diffrent guts.
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I am going to throw my comments in as well. Like the others said, if you need to be in 4 wheel drive, you should drive in 4 wheel drive NO FASTER than you can safely drive in 2 wheel drive. Like Blue said, you need to be able to STOP and TURN as well. 4 wheel drive does NOTHING to assist you in turning or braking, and in fact may hinder your braking abilities. If you are running in 4 wheel drive an have a wheel lock up under braking, that lock up is going to affect your whole 4 wheel drive system, not just the one wheel. If you are traveling highway speeds in 4 wheel drive, then you are going too fast. Period.
Secondly, the max speed you should drive in 4 low is no more than a few miles an hour. 4 low should be used for momentary pulling ONLY. There should be no situation where you would need to use 4 low and travel a great distance at a faster pace. If you find yourself doing that, you are in the wrong place with he wrong vehicle.
MK (always adding fuel to the fire)
Secondly, the max speed you should drive in 4 low is no more than a few miles an hour. 4 low should be used for momentary pulling ONLY. There should be no situation where you would need to use 4 low and travel a great distance at a faster pace. If you find yourself doing that, you are in the wrong place with he wrong vehicle.
MK (always adding fuel to the fire)
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Originally Posted by Ford-man22
Most of these trucks you see racing have special bearings in the T-case and other things that allow them to run at that speed. They still run the old Borg Warner though Same t-case just diffrent guts.
Same with our transmissions and front and rear differentials.
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If it wasn't a FORD, I wouldn't believe it! (Serious note: I'm not calling you a liar or anything of that nature!!!!!!). I would have thought that a lot of folks in the sport went by the rule " if you can't see it, it ain't there". You know what I mean? I always knew those Borg Warner's were tough. This makes me feel better about mine.
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I do not see a problem running fast in 4x4 as long as you are not on a paved surface.
You say 55 is the maximum speed you should go in 4x4, why? What if you are out sliding sideways on an on/off ramp for fun before the plows can get to it?
I don't do it much in 4x4 (pushes too much, cannot steer with your right foot), but when I do, I do it fast with no concerns.
I think 55 is about safety, not the drivetrain.
Some people out there actually are excellent drivers...
You say 55 is the maximum speed you should go in 4x4, why? What if you are out sliding sideways on an on/off ramp for fun before the plows can get to it?
I don't do it much in 4x4 (pushes too much, cannot steer with your right foot), but when I do, I do it fast with no concerns.
I think 55 is about safety, not the drivetrain.
Some people out there actually are excellent drivers...
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The rules of the road in MD (you know that silly little primer you get to study to earn your license) says that one should always drive a speed that is reasonable and prudent for conditions. The meaning is that if the posted speed in 50 and it is foggy, rainy, snow covered etc. then one should adjust one's speed down below 50 to match conditions.