What's the proper way to engage 4wd on a 1997 F250 with manual locking hubs?

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Do I lock the hubs before moving the 4wd level or move the level before locking the hubs?
Should truck be running or not?
Trans in P N or D?

Difference between 4WDH and 4WDL?

To shift back into 2WD ?

As you can tell I am no truck-guy,and with 10inch of snow coming this is the first time I need to put it in 4WD ever...

Thanks

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Trans in P, not running. lock then level. You can switch between H/L while moving, but must be stationary to engage 4wd.

4WD will not help on slippery, ice and snow - leave it in 2wd. on ice/snow 4wd becomes 4 wheel slide. 4WD is useful on gravel, dirt, grass and uneven terrain, where at least 2 wheels are able to get good traction. Ice/snow you will be in better shape if you can shift to neutral if you start sliding, to stop driving forward and regain control of the wheels. Fewer wheels moving will yield better control.  Put some weight in the bed, near the rear axel to help with your control.

Firecracker . · Answer

Trans in Park.
Lock hubs first.
Can shift from 2wheel to 4wheel high (and back again) on the fly.
Must be stopped (not moving, trans in any gear - neutral or park preferred) to shift to 4wheel low.

You can run 2 wheel drive with the hubs locked.

Park the truck and unlock the hubs to disable 4wheel drive.
Do not run transfer case in any 4wheel mode with hubs unlocked.

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I'm coming for u. Since u said bs about my Aston Martin goals

Anonyme · Answer

You're an a**hole and a piece of sh*t. Wishing you horrible luck in life and that you crash the sh*t out of your cruddy truck. =) bye bye now.

Chris · Answer

Bobo the old black guy on the corner does an amazing job. You should give him a try

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Guess someone pissed themselves...better put on your diaper dude

Anonyme · Answer

Sad OLD man =)

Anonyme · Answer

LOLOL Umad old fart?????????????

What's the proper way to engage 4wd on a 1997 F250 with manual locking hubs?

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