Bangs into 4low

[sirhk100]

I've got a question. I've owned my EX. for about 4 months and am getting ready to actually start using 4WD. By the way, it's a '92 with the auto tranny. anyways, when I bought it 4WD and 4Low worked fine. I don't remember any funny noises or anything. Last time I put it in 4wd was probably 2 months ago when I installed the manual hubs and last time for 4Low was when I bought it to make sure it works. Now for the real info. When I push the button to put it in 4WD I hear a click and can tell it's in 4WD. Then I stop, put it in Neuatral and hit the 4Low button and it makes a pretty loud bang and drops into low. Is it normal to make a loud bang when it goes into 4low? I can guarentee you my CJ7 (which isn't really comparable but,) doesn't make these noises when I pull the stick into Low. I'm probably just being paranoid but I have no faith in this push button 4WD system. I like pulling the stick and feeling it go into gear but I do LOVE the comfort of the EX. over my CJ7 so I'll use it where it fits and if it can't make it then the CJ comes outta the gargae.

 

[TPLYNCH]

All Explorers clunck when you put them into 4-Low. Hopefully, your bang is the clunk we all experience. I wouldn't worry too much, as long as the 4-Low is working.

 

[sirhk100]

I think it's a normal thing, and yes, it could be a clunk instead of a bang.

 

[88vert]

I also have a 92 ex,with auto tranny,mine clunks hard too.I was a little worried at first,but you might want to check the u-joints that go across the front axle,mine were shot causing louder clunk than normal.88vert Brad in Iowa