Torsen front axle problems ! anyone else ???

[m3dragon]

Learned something new today then... Sounds like a long term Ford issue then?

Video below is along the lines of issue people are having then?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=148Eal6lBX8

 

[seapong]

@m3dragon going into Service to get my IWE serviced 5k miles in and already having issues


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[m3dragon]

@m3dragon going into Service to get my IWE serviced 5k miles in and already having issues
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You don't count. You have a possessed truck as you already killed a transfer case. Even though we have the same year / build dates, I think yours went down the line a Monday as you have a whole lot of issues. =(

 

[seapong]

Hehe


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[FordService]

@m3dragon going into Service to get my IWE serviced 5k miles in and already having issues...

When are you heading in, Sea? You know how to reach me if I can be of any assistance.

Crystal

 

[seapong]

When are you heading in, Sea? You know how to reach me if I can be of any assistance.

Crystal

Yay Crystal! I'll shoot you a message! You rock!

 

[sabumaru]

@FordService
Eventough its not a ford part.. what is Fords opinion of the Solid IWE replacement ?

@ALL
what is the pro and cons of the Solid IWE replacement ?

 

[HAYNES OFFROAD]

@ALL
what is the pro and cons of the Solid IWE replacement ?

Looking at the long term, big picture, pros/cons

Pros: being engaged full time, means no grinding into gear when meshing, no slipping, no shearing of teeth. Overall will lengthen hub life.

Cons: being engaged full time, means less mpg, more rotating mass, more wear and tear on rotating parts including front diff, which means more maintainance on front end (4wd disconnects at transfer case). If expeiranced Hub failure would most likely include replacment of wheel unit bearing hub, IWE replacement and axles.


In theory....

 

[FordService]

Yay Crystal! I'll shoot you a message! You rock!

Thanks, Sea! I sent you back some case escalation info.

@FordService
Eventough its not a ford part.. what is Fords opinion of the Solid IWE replacement ?...

Hi sabumaru,

I'm not a technician, so I'm not a great resource for mechanical/parts questions. Generally speaking, we do not recommend changes to our products - only changes that have been thoroughly tested and approved by our engineering folks should be considered.

Crystal

 

[m3dragon]

Random thought, what about finding a way to convert the hubs to old school manual locking ones? Have to get out to lock them but hey, less things to break.