RAM 1500 Off-Road 4WD Lock Test In Deep Snow (I Was WRONG..) | Real World 4x4 review 2.0
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- This is my second RAM 1500 off-road 4WD LOCK test and I was lucky to have some deep snow for a great real world 4x4 review. I made a video last week showing how at times my front drive shaft didn't receive any power when my truck was in 4WD LOCK. I had heard rumbling about this issue on the old internet and I set out to see if this was true. specifically I tested if the wheels were turned power would be cut to the front driveshaft and those were the exact results I found. Long story short I didn't fully turn off my electric stability control and so after learning that I needed to re-test.
So here we are and as you can see the results speak for themselves. With the ESC fully turned off I found in no situation that the front driveshaft didn't have power. So I was first off wrong about my previous video and happy that my truck is a little more capable then I had previously thought. I had lots of fun making this video and look forward to making more!
Check out my first 4WD LOCK Test
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First time I saw a snowcat ever was on whistlingdiesel channel so I guess he got the mudcat version lol
hahaha they are pretty awesome machines. they are designed to push snow up crazy steep slops. which is why the tracks are so wide, incase the snow cat start to slide down the hill side way it will never flip over. and obviously to help it float on top of the snow
@@TheGettyAdventures learn something new everyday
Same! I recognized it immediately lol
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Thanks for this video. I’m a new ram owner and today was our first good snow of the year in the smoky mountains of East TN. Very useful info.
I personally love driving in the snow. Usually pretty forgiving on vehicles and worst case scenario you can usually just dig yourself out lol enjoy your new truck!
Just bought a 08 Ram 1500 Hemi a few months ago, first nice vehicle I owned and can't wait to get it off road. Watching these videos to make sure i learn how to use the 4 wheel drive correctly.
Great video! Very informative and I can’t wait to put this to the test with my truck. The most important thing I learned is to keep me windows rolled up in the winter!!! Thanks for the tip, Getty!
keep them rolled up baby
I admire your determination. There was so many things that were going on from getting pulled out by the snowcat to not putting it in drive that I would have said not today.
In 2005, I had a Ram w/5.7 HEMI & here in Michigan, I never once got stuck in any mud or snow, but when I left Chrysler in 2009 and went to Mississippi with my 2009 Rear wheel drive Ram, I got stuck in less than 2 inches of mud! It was a weird feeling being in that Truck, so before returning to Michigan in 2010, I sold my Ram, paid off my Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo and kept it instead. My 2002 Jeep is what I still drive today! Many things have changed, but I am still a MOPAR Guy!!!
Just the way my truck was spec'd out. the outdoorsman Ram 1500's are much better equipped for off-road use. and the newer fifth gen trucks do finally have a locker option from factory. but I wouldn't be lying if I said my 96 GMC was more capable in the snow.
Awesome video man! Very informative and those action shots were KILLER!
the old Go Pro came through on this one
Scenery is stunning . great video .
Great video man. I have owned my Ram 1500 for 4 years and have always a little concerned with how well this kind of transfer case works. Never thought I need to disable ESC. Learn something new every day.
We are all learning lol I had no idea either
Same way on most trucks with traction control. It’s great on the street but sometimes you need to spin the tires to get out of messy situations. My work uses mostly fords and they spend most of thei time off road in 4wheel drive. After struggling to get anywhere I seen in a owners manual that ford even tells you to turn it off because it won’t allow your front end to spin if your stuck
@@kingrider75 very interesting that the manual tells you to do that. makes total sense though. also those fords usually come with those awesome rear E-lockers which make a big difference!
@@TheGettyAdventures I agree, I had a 16 f150 and recently traded up to an F250 and both had the rear locker. I like the fact that it can be used without putting the truck into 4wheel, and in a lot of cases I have found that’s all I needed to get out of a situation. It’s especially useful on a slick boat ramp too
@@kingrider75 it is a really nice feature to have!
2005 dakota 4.7 crew cab no possy or lockers and I just got out of 26 inch snow and plowed through it with factory 16 tires and falken wildpeak at3w . Dodge makes pretty good 4x4 systems I mean even in 2 wheel my truck is still a beast
Good video. Thanks for the test.
Excellent up date! Ya just made me RAM more capable than last week!
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Real fun content and fellow islander here, The only reason I sold my 18 vice design built outdoorsman for a 2020 rebel with proper lockers. Totally different beast on snowy icy roads. - cheers ! 🍻
Great decision. makes ZERO sense why all the 4th gen RAM 1500's didn't have any factory locker options. even the 4th gen Rebel didn't have lockers, crazy. but enjoy that new truck!
Thank you for the update. I'm currently considering a RAM 4x4 and the last video initially raised some concern. I appreciate you clearing that up! (It can be hard to admit when we're wrong.)
Get a 2003 with the selector in floor i dont have those issues but they are one helluva of a truck and this coming from someone who owned mainly Fords with two chevs in there this my first ram and its been a good truck
I got a 2020 5th gen, lifted it and put better tires on it (snows and summers). Fun truck for sure.
Would've been nice to show us how to turn off the ESC system!? Lmao 🤣
go to 1:32 there is a dialog box he inset which has the instructions.
Hold TCS button for 5-6 secs, should disable it
Or the tow Hal
Push the button.
Your video was somewhat informational, but you left out some MAJOR details (which “confused” the Hell out of me).
1) Just after you were kicked out of the Parking lot you mentioned that you did two things: 1) That you disabled the ESC, and 2) That you turned off ANOTHER system/feature (but you NEVER mentioned [in detail] WHAT that secondary thing was (???).
2) You also NEVER mentioned [Exactly/Precisely] what “Type” of Axle system your 1500 Ram truck had (???), as Ram either has (sells) a: 1) Electronic Locking Rear Axle, or 2) Anti-spin Differential Rear Axle system - So, WHICH ONE is installed on your truck?? (that you used?!?)
PS/BTW - if you want to be a successful TH-camr (and, thus, better Increase your Subscriptions) then you had BETTER become MORE detailed, with the information.
Maybe take a College class, on communications, and video Planning, etc. (I’m a college teacher, so I say this, from experience 👍)
The snow is where I miss my 82 f150 mud truck. Had lockers front and rear with 4.11 gears, 300 six 4 speed, 3 inch lift. Thing was a beast in the mud and snow.
That thing sounds like a great truck to have some fun in!
Takes some cajones to admit you were wrong. Good on you, and fun vids!
Great video it was Cool to see the Donuts and the snow flying
Very artistic shots
thank ya
Good content man
appreciate it sir!
Would like more on the mechanics behind why shutting off ESC works. Now you gotta do a brake modulation vid with and without ESC.
Yes I’m kind of stumped with the ESC system! How do you turn off the ESC system have you figured it out
Own a 17 ram sport, just went out in 4 auto 20cm fresh snow 35" mud tires.. no problems at all! Your videos are editing very well man keep it up!
mud tires apparently aren't bad in deep snow! I'll chalk it up to me not having any momentum lol but eventually I rocked her back and forth! thanks for the kind words sir !
You the man....I like it
I had 3 front transfer cases replaced in my 2012 bighorn.
Factory said the clutches were destroyed
Didn't know there was clutches in there.
But 4th time was the charm.....so far
Good video!!! Very informative! Thanks!
thank you sir!
No... Thank you! You're definitely teaching me things I didn't know! Keep up the amazing work!
beautiful video - thanks!
Weve got the factory LSD in the rear. For the few $$$ it costs I highly recomend it. I have been pleasantly surprised by the terrain and low traction situations the truck can work itself out of. And then when you need it, pop it into 4wd, and you have 3 drive wheels.
the LSD makes a world of difference. really which my truck came with one. I didn't build my truck because I have heard its like an extra 300 bucks for the LSD. so that kinda sucks lol
@@TheGettyAdventures 95$
My 2020 classic tradesman was spec'd as a govt truck so it had a rear locker installed at the plant before it left then I believe it was fish and game changed their mind and went for the new body style ..... yup that's how I got my truck for only $35000 plus a deal incentive of $-7000 I think they just wanted to get rid of a special order that was sitting it also was the last 2020 classic on the lot
I live in Oregon & Mt. Hood got dumped on with snow the past week. I went up on my 2018 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel & had no issues with the ice & snow while traction control completely turned off & in 4WD lock. Although I didn’t drive in 3 ft of snow I did test it down a side road near Timothy Lake & it did great. Did a few donuts & tried to get stuck but no luck.
I still miss my BW 44-45 transfer case I had in my 12’ Outdoorsman which makes a HUGE difference. Looking into changing out my transfer case just because I felt 110% better with it as a true LOCKing transfer case. Hope this helps & I commented earlier on how to completely disengage your ESC system.
I wish I could of tested out the bw44-45 because it would of been cool to feel the difference first hand like you have!
@@TheGettyAdventures major difference in my opinion. It would drive on ice & in snow like i was on concrete.
What's up man new sub here nice vid
Looks like fun doing donuts! Good vid.👍glad you found your issue.
thank you! I find the snow is best for having a little fun. very forgiving and if you are really stuck you can always shovel your way out lol
Hey man great video! I love seeing other local BC guys out there having fun in the snow. I myself am a 4th gen ram owner of a 2018 1500 who lives in the southern interior only a few hours away from the ferries lol. I'll give a hint the coquihalla highway runs right through or past my town. I also have family on Vancouver Island so I know just how amazing the views are there and how much snow the mountains can get. Whenever im on the island for a good visit again id love to hangout with you and have some fun in the snow or muck or if your ever in my area here on the mainland your more then welcome to hang out and I can show you some good offroad spots or even some good viewing areas or places to hike that would make for some great videos.
Would love to Ben! I need some 4x4 friends it would be cool to compare the two trucks but more importantly you could pull me out when I get stuck!
@@TheGettyAdventures haha yup it sure would be plus it would look better getting pulled out by another then a Ford or gm 😆
@@TheGettyAdventures but I also agree with being able to compare the 2 different transfer cases side by side
where are you. im from B.c too where the best place to go in lower mainland. I live in Langley
@@andrewshirleyakarebel_for_1824 I'm from Merritt. But I know the common areas are the stave flats near mission for mudding. Harrison hot springs has some backroads that are an adventurous drive. I have friends that also commonly go up near chilliwack lake as well onto some of those FSR's.
The better way to have helped that stuck lady out would have been to talk Her thru the steps, explaning what each one does And how to disengage it later. 1)Tell 2)Show 3)Explain 4)Have her do and explain what she heard /learned. Correct as needed.
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haha she was running late so she just wanted her vehicle out. It was a stick shift 4x4 so I just jammed it into 4low and was like there you go. but then she asked if would just drive it out lol so I did.
@@TheGettyAdventures
I understand. We once had a lady bring her Jeep into the shop complaining about it not going into 4WD. Typical male, i thought she didn't know how or was too weak to manually put it into gear. I tried to shift it, couldn't. So we put it up on the lift and as i tugged and cursed, another mechanic was hitting the shift linkage with a small maul, prying with a crowbar, spraying de-rust and lubricant and cursing like a sailor. We finally employed WD-40 along with the blue-tipped wrench ( had a fire extinghuisher right there ) and got her to finally break free. Really worked up a sweat ! Ran it in-out a dozen times along with over lubrication. She'd had the Jeep for several years and had never used the 4wd. Frozen as tight as Hogan's goat. Told her to use it at least several times a year and if it froze up again to come on back. Don't believe i charged her because i was chagrined it was the Jeep and not her. What's the old adage: Use it, or loose it ...
Love your channel! I have the same truck. I am so confused about the 4wd lock, is it only for the front or both front and rear? Would a Eaton try trac be worth it? Thanks
Thanks for your honesty and a great video. You got a new subscriber today
My 16 ram sport is a monster in the snow DEEP snow, never had an issue with 4wd
You got the rear LSD. makes a big difference so I can believe it!
I can vouch that they will pull in 4x4Low. Skid out logs with my Ecodiesel.
got that low end diesel torque lol could probably pull stumps with that thing in 4low
I had a 2010 Ram Big Horn and I put a set of Good Year Wrangler Silent Armour those were a beast in a foot and a half of snow. Unfortunately they don’t make them anymore. They replaced them with Wrangler All Terrain with kevlar . I have them on my 2018 Ram. Can’t wait for it to snow now 😂
Found my self in the same situation at a snowmobile trailhead. Stuck in the parking lot. Wth. My son says “turn of the traction control.” Sure enough, out she came with the loaded 24ft trailer. Lesson learned.
Originally bought my 2014 1500 when dealer put in 4x4 and drove out of 4' snow and plowed in and rode right out without issue
maybe you have the LSD in the rear. makes a big difference!
I have a 2017 and I was in snow up to the hood thing is a beast
That’s a lot of snow in the cab!! Screw it. Enjoy the truck. That was awesome
haha ya she gets some abuse every now and again
Alex, my Ontario brother, hows she goin? We all make mistakes and at least you showed where you were mistaken. I loved that term “Pavement Princess” LOL ... I called them “city trucks” all shiny-clean. Lots of those in T.O! Thanks bud, cheers
haha my truck is a pavement princess but every now and again she needs a good outdoor beating! the mountains are awesome that's all I have to say
I think you were right man, the locked just lock one front wheel, so how does that help you if just one wheel of the front tires spinning and the other one is disengage
@@georgemercado7160 that is the disadvantage of an open differential. really nothing you can do. the traction control does try to apply brake pressure to the free spinning wheel to force the other wheel to turn but that tends to not really work that well. you need a locking front differential for both front wheels to spin at the same time. and unfortunately the RAM 1500 trucks don't have a front diff lock option from factory so you'll be looking at an aftermarket unit.
Iv had My 09 ram for 4 years and i work it hard it has over 260000 miles and starts and drives every day I love my ram
Gotta love them!
I was gonna say if u couldn’t get it figured in this thing I would be surprised. I have literally buried the axles and had snow to the hood until the truck just couldn’t pole it forward anymore. Love my rams!
well the problem was this snow was pretty heavy and I had no momentum. Compounded by two open differentials lol. but she got out and that's all that matters
@@TheGettyAdventures next time ur in the tswwassan area or anywhere on the lower mainland would love to show You some old clips of me stuck in the interior trying to get out of similar situation stuff. Finally got it to the point it wouldn’t move, had to throw the chains on. Then I crawled it till it couldn’t move with those and then had to try to turn around on a service rd haha. To say the least we had some fun. If u are in the area hmu would love to do a comparison video of my 2018 2500 5.7 vs the 1500. I’ve had 2 1500s but would love to do a if it’s worth it kind of video!
@the Getty adventure PSA - there’s a little know trick with the rams 4wd lock and ECS. You can NOT just hit the escalator button, yes that says it turns the system off but it really doesn’t. You need to put the truck in 4wd lock then hold the ecs button by holding it down for 5 to 10 seconds until the it dings and says ECS OFF on the dash
haha next time note to self.. windows up haha. I mounted a snowplow on mine this fall and it works very well. Not a huge plow just a Meyers 6 foot for now. looking for a 7 or 7.5 blade. Take Care
Awesome video bud! As a ram owner of a 17 I’m enjoying the content
well thank you really appreciate it!
@@TheGettyAdventures What tires do you have? And so if youre actually stuck, youre saying you should turn off the traction control to get out?
@@rb3tactical145 100% so you want to turn off the traction control and the electric stability control (hold down the traction control button for 5 seconds in 4wd lock). If you don't the vehicle will sense different wheel speeds between front and rear axles thinking the vehicle is in a spin out situation and cut power to the front wheels.
@@rb3tactical145 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs. alot of guys up here run them because they are winter rated as well as pretty decent off-road.
@@TheGettyAdventures Thanks for the reply! I just put on some Goodyear Wrangler Trail Runner ATs today, theyre like a little less aggressive version of the Duratrac
You also use your manual shifter and use gears 1-3 it completely will shut off the esc and have full power to wheels.
The LSD or as ram calls it "anti spin differential" on the rebels is pretty good. I guess I didn't realize ram was putting full on open diffs on the regular ram 1500s.
My rebel has a rear locker
@@ALLAHDRINKSCUM the 18 to present have an E Locker and disengages at 40MPH. which is nice if you're crawling around or going at a mild speed on a dirt road. Limited slip is mechanical and RPM based which means if the tire spins too much faster then the other it will engage. Regardless of what speed you are at. Which is what the 15 to 17 Rebels have. E locker is certainly better for off road type driving but I've never felt like the "Anti spin" diff has slowed me down any
I can't speak to the Ram but generally speaking traction control systems become much more aggressive in 4x4 Low range. Nissan and Toyota for example have off road TCS systems that only start working in 4x4 low (ABLS and ATRAC), they don't really do anything in 2wd or 4x4 high. I'd be curious to know if you have that front driveshaft disengaging issue in 4low
If this thing works for you in Canada then it should be great in Cleveland 🙌
I've heard Cleveland can get some nasty freezing rain
@@TheGettyAdventures yeah it can get pretty rough out here. The lake effect weather makes it even worse.
Why am I still watching your channel
That is so hilarious. Great vid! But I also own one and don't know how to turn the ESC system off lol.
Just hold the traction control button for 5 seconds while in 4wd lock. it will turn off!
I'll tell you what we do up in the bush. go under the trucks hood and pull the ABS fuse, this removes all of the nannys and will let the truck be a truck. Even with the ESC "turned off" it will still kick on for some things. now for a new trick. when you are spinning the tires slowly, tap the brakes and it will make the other tires rotate as well. great video though
Thank you sir! Not sure why these RAM's are so hard to remove all electronic traction control. Ideally it would just be 1 or 2 botton on the dash!
My old F150 I replaced the rear end with Detroit Tru Trac and put an Eaton E-locker in the front.
Its a night and day difference when you're in the cabbage
Look's awesome
it was pretty wicked
I like this CHANNEL
How do you turn off the ESC system? This is got me stumped. I have a 2010 standard cab 4 x 4 and I noticed the same thing so how do you turn off the ESC looked everywhere for the information if you get back I would appreciate it.
The test of time changing opinion.... 🤞
Where the problem comes in with the clutch plate transfer cases is when the rear has no traction and the front has all the traction, the plates get overloaded. Example is tie truck to tree with rear tires on ice and front on pavement. All the torque will be put onto the clutches for front drive and you will smoke the clutches. They are fine as long as you know the limits and don’t go mashing the throttle for long periods when stuck in mud. Periodically stop and let them cool.
Yes the clutch pack system has it's limitations. I feel like a lot of folks don't understand that with a clutch pack system there is always going to be some slippage, especially when there is high torque loads like in a stuck situation.
That being said, I also think 95% of people are going to be just fine with the clutch pack transfer case with the limited off-road use they do. But I just find the difference in off-road performance between the two transfer case options interesting.
@@TheGettyAdventures Your right, they are fine for the majority of people. I know how hard it is explaining to girlfriends who drive my RAM 3500 Dually that when on dry or tight turning in a parking lot to put it back in 2WD when you feel the drivetrain wind up and start bucking. Most of the time they just mash the throttle and use the cummins. LOL. Even when I'm driving I am constantly back and forth with the transfer case. I sometimes wish they could put an auto system that can handle the torque of the big diesels in the HD trucks. Good job on the videos, nice to see more of us Canadians making them. Keep it up.
Cheers
@@sw5334 I mean they could make a clutch pack transfer case. I just feel like there is a need and probably would constantly have people burning up clutches lol
Good video but if your suggesting that one needs to turn something off “Fully” perhaps you should show how that’s done.
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haha It's funny you say that because as i was editing that video. I was like "i don't think i explained how to actually turn the ESC system off"
So I made another video!
th-cam.com/video/5572Lst7Xqg/w-d-xo.html
@@TheGettyAdventures I did end up seeing the next vid where you did explain. So my apologies. Maybe link the two.
This is great info btw, I had no idea about that. So thank you! 👍
And
Merry Christmas !
@@bradc5539 Same as me, I had no idea about the ESC system. figured a lot more people didn't either!
Anyone who has ever driven in snow knows the last thing you want to do is turn the front wheels to full lock before moving. That will bury you deep 100% of the time. Wheels straight get moving hold momentum then turn wheels if you gotta turn.
all about keeping that momentum. ever heard of the Montreal Stop? probably a Canadian thing.
Brent Pfeiffer,
You, sir, seem to be one of the few to know this.
I was born before power steering and was taught to start rolling And THEN to turn the wheels. The same with parking, just before coming to a full stop / parking, turn the wheels in the direction i'd want to go when leaving. Planning ahead, (7-P principle) . . .
I remember when they used to teach this in driver's education classes. Now they don't mention it.
I have a 2023 Ram 1500 Classic Warlock and it has the 355 gears and rear anti spin, front is an open differential, 1st time i used the 4WD HIGH was in WV a few weeks ago, took a few seconds to engage, it i want 4LOW i need to put in neutral
If you reversve a little and go forward and rock the vehicle forward thats a good way to get moving
That's how we always got out of snow with RWD cars in MN.
Rock them out.
We probably burned out a few transmissions with the D-R-D non-stop shifting and not letting the wheels come to a stop.
But hell, we're were young, impatient, and dumb.
Unfortunately, we also didn't have lifetime powertrain warranties.
On my 2009 Ram 1500 I believe the ESC automatically turns off when you shift to 4 low.
Is the ford f150 fx4 package better then the ram 4x4 off road package?
how to shift from 2wd to 4wd auto when already stuck?
in ram video it say you need to be moving to shift, in owner manual i did not event found how to
2020 ram
Hi Alex. Awesome video. Simple and to the point! Thank you for the tip. What kind of tires are running on?
Theyre Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs
@@rb3tactical145 fantastic! Thank you
From the Island as well. Get a J Green performance tune. It made the Hemi a monster.
Awesome to see a fellow islander! and I'll have to look into that
Ford F-150s all come with posi in the rear never got stuck with my 99 F150 4x4. RAM it's an option most dealers never order it so have to special order which is stupid because the option wasn't that much money few hundred bux if I remember. Wife picked out a show room lifted truck I was happy she picked it forgot all about the diff until a few weeks later I realized it was open diff.
ya its odd, and with the newer ford those e-lockers were awesome. and like you said it's not that expensive of an option but there are a lot of open differential Ram 1500's
Awesome
Thank you sir
A bunch of donuts with all the filling inside your truck. LOL
haha you could say that.
My 2015, I cannot completely shut off the assists unless I’m in 4low. My truck has 4lock, 4auto, 2wd and 4low. To my knowledge, I didn’t think 4lock truly locked it up and only acted as a normal 4x4 unless you had limited slip or some sort of after market locker?
ya you have the clutch pack transfer case, which doesn't fully engage or lock until you are in 4 low. even with the ESC off it isn't fully engaged until you are in 4low
Where did you buy those mud flaps? They look good on the truck.
So how did you turn off the traction control???
check this video out!
th-cam.com/video/5572Lst7Xqg/w-d-xo.html
you hold the traction control button for 5 seconds while in 4WD
I put it in 4 lock, held the TC down for 5-7 seconds and it only said TC off. I did the same thing again but I held it down for longer but it still only said TC off. Anything I’m doing wrong?
what year is your truck?
@@TheGettyAdventures it’s a 2015
@@jensensmith. mhmmm thats odd. you can try and pull the f-26 fuse. which is your ABS/ESC fuse. which should disable it.
That lock is shyt because actually does not do the job of locked the four wheels, so if you get stock, how is going to help you to get out the locked axles if just 3 or 2 wheels spinning?
So the term 4WD LOCK is pretty deceptive to begin with because is doesn't mean that all 4 wheels are locked into the drivetrain. it means that the truck is "locked" in 4wd meaning there is power going to both the rear axle and front axle. now if you have two open differentials, both front and rear like I do only 2 of the 4 wheels will be receiving the majority of the power. if I had a locking rear differential 3 of the wheels would be getting power (1 front wheel and 2 rear wheels). If I had both a front and rear locker all 4 wheels would receive power (2 front and 2 rear). so in these trucks 4wd LOCK basically just refers to the transfer case locking the front driveshaft to the rest of the powertrain and nothing else. if that makes sense lol
@Mctrician2 Exactly. I would need my transfer case locked as well as both front and rear differentials locked (which I don't have) to truly have power at all 4 wheels.
Rob here... Nice to see you're driving a MOPAR, you must have been a chevy owner previously. Because you didn't know how to work the FWD in that dodge.
Lol…. thanks for the I’ll check it out!
I am glad someone else has left a window open while drifting in the snow
I’m confused by something you said. You seemed to use the terms 4 wheel lock and 4 wheel high synonymously. Did I misunderstand? I thought 4 h vs low were about selection and lock was a separate function. Or is that wrong? Nice vid, thanks.
From what I understand, atleast in this truck, 4wd lock is 4wd high. My guess on the reason for that, would be the incorporation of 4wd auto
I don’t know what year you have? We’re changing do you have or what engine you have do you have the hemi? I have the old 4.7 that they don’t make anymore. One thing for sure you’re going to go through all bearings and plan on changing your ball joints. And of course the water pump are junk. But I’ve had mine for 12 years. If you have a hemi look at the size of a starter I can’t believe it’s a small starter on that hemi. But if I’ve had this truck for 12 years I might say I like it lol
Yes...4 wheel lock... must have traction control off... so all wheels can spin.. I watched a fellow leave traction control on in a Jeep Wrangler rubicon.. with same results..🤣 i thought it was pretty funny..🤪
It's a JEEP thing.. haha
Jeep Rubicon has four wheel lockers all Wheels
That sucks that yours didn’t come with the limited slip in the rear from the factory. My 2wd has it, along with 3.92 gears. If I were you, I would service the transfercase every 30k miles with premium synthetic fluid. Clutched transfer cases don’t do well when used a lot and serviced at the long factory intervals. Their pricey to rebuild also. You could put a lunchbox locker in the front differential. It’s an affordable way to make a huge difference in capability.
really does suck. I really wanted the outdoorsman model which came stock with the LSD but i got a streaming deal on the Big Horn i couldn't refuse. What is a lunchbox locker ? never heard that term before please do explain lol
@@TheGettyAdventures well boss, I did some research and the ZF 215mm front differential in the 2012+ Ram 1500 has no aftermarket support for lockers or limited slip units. So your stuck with one wheel putting down power. Over time, having one wheel spin faster than the other will wear out the spider gears. The best way to combat this is, in my opinion, is to run Amsoil severe gear differential oil. I’ve ran in Jeeps, trucks, and quads. It has seen insane abuse with no wear! Run Amsoil in both differentials and the limited slip additive in the rear. You won’t be sorry. Here is a video explaining lunchbox lockers just so you have the knowledge. I’ll post links to the Amsoil products to make it easy for you if you decide that’s what you want to do. Merry Christmas! th-cam.com/video/NZd5FwZ_qaU/w-d-xo.html
@@TheGettyAdventures my wife and I are Amsoil dealers, but do it as a way to help family, friends, and people we meet save money and get more life from their cars. Not out to make a living off of it. If you give me your email, we would be happy to sell it to you at cost as a thank you for your content.
transfer case oil- www.amsoil.com/p/signature-series-multi-vehicle-synthetic-automatic-transmission-fluid-atf/#pills-home_0/?zo=5558640
Front differential oil- www.amsoil.com/p/severe-gear-75w-90-svg/#pills-home_0/?zo=5558640
Rear differential oil- www.amsoil.com/p/severe-gear-75w-140-svo/#pills-home_0/?zo=5558640
Limited slip additive- www.amsoil.com/p/slip-lock-adatb/?zo=5558640
@@thehappytexan wow thank you for the knowledge! heard nothing but good things from Amsoil to be honest. do you ship north of the boarder to good old Canada?
@@TheGettyAdventures yes sir! Just put in your normal shipping info. If your order is over $150, shipping is free to Canada. I found Amsoil when I started researching how to make my 09 ram last as long as possible. I was running royal purple at the time and doing oil analysis. Following their recommendations, the oil was depleted before they said it should be. When I found Amsoil, I ran it in my truck for a full year, 18k miles, and sent in a sample. It came back as still good! So family started using it. I have sampled annual usage in a Ford Escape, Chevy 1500, and gmc 1500. All driven 17k to 22k miles a year. In 4 years I have yet to have a report come back in the red showing the oil is depleted and must be changed. So my wife and I give product and discounts to family, friends, people in need, people at church, youtubers, and sometimes just strangers at the gas station who want to try the fuel treatment. God has been good to us, we aren’t rich by any means, so we try to pay it forward in different ways. Helping someone can only lead to good in my opinion.
Nice 👍
thank you sir!
Thought so mine is a beast stock so nothing has broke so I can up grade
must have that stock LSD. makes a big difference!
Im just shocked that you got stuck in something my 2004 F350 wouldnt even notice 😂😂😂😂
Do you have idea wither we can put G80 locker for ram 1500 4th?
Is it working?
Not sure about a g80. I believes that strictly a GM thing. You can however choose from a bunch of aftermarket lockers from eaton and other great companies. take a look at the eaton true trak. its a pretty cool set up.
Hit the esc cancel button once to turn it off. Press it a second time and hold it for I think 5 seconds but could be bit longer and it will also disengage another traction control setting…… I’m not with my truck right now and can’t remember but this gives you the true 4x4 I’m curious if it truly locks the system though I don’t think so. This final setting only stays disengaged or engaged until you are driving something like 25kph
How do I know if mine is open or anti slip??
How do you have 4WD-Auto on your Ram classic?! I was told it was on “high end” trucks only. I can’t select it online when building a Ram classic either. Please help! Thank you.
A 4wd with open diff's is really a 2 wheel drive when stuck. You'll need a selectable locker or a true trac, to give you the best traction.
@@sad754yt I love my ARB lockers. Selectable is what I have lots of experience with.
I thought no matter if you disable the traction control at one point it will disengage because of a safety feature.
It’s still not a fully 50/50 lock all the time. It all depends on slippage which is why I ripped that Tcase out of my 17 and put in the mechanical locking tcase in so much better now
Correct! but at least the truck isn't actively cutting power to the front wheels. and that is the right move man. maybe even through a rear locker in there and you are off to the races!
@@TheGettyAdventures I couldn''t find any E-lockers for the rear at the time i did my regear so I just threw in the mopar LSD and honestly it goes wherever I need it to go I love it.
Need a winch on front, love mine
How do you completely turn off traction control
Does your transfer case overheat?
I've done some research, the dodge 1500 models with 4wd auto, uses clutches to activate 4wd. Even in 4wd lock. That's part of your problem. When stopped, clutches aren't fully locked.
The models without auto, has a more traditional gear 4wd lock
100% I've actually made some previous videos on this exact topic. so the clutch pack transfer case the BW44-44 is the issue. where as the "traditional" transferase option is the BW44-45. the whole point of my last few videos is to see if I could actually get the front driveshaft to slip under "real world conditions". as far as I could tell with the Electronic stability control fully turned off my front driveshaft received power in all situations.
th-cam.com/video/E37EVzkQV6o/w-d-xo.html
check this video out. in this video my front driveshaft loses power but full disclosure my electronic stability control was NOT turned off.
I have a 21 RAM 1500 classic V6 4X4, when the truck goes to 60 mph it starts shaking until you go below 60 mph; in either 4WD or 2WD in the snow or not.
Bummer. You should get that looked at under warranty.
I have a 2019 RAM 1500. It has 4WD, 2 WD, 4WD lock and 4WD low. Mine doesn't have the E setting. That means my truck is worthless on snow? Please I need an answer. Thank you
Well no 4wd is going to do well in most snow conditions no matter what. Having good tires is also important.
do you have the 4wd auto option?
It has 4 options. it has the auto 4WD, 2WD, 4WD lock and 4WD low. Idk if that helps.
@@joseromero1400 ya it does! you have the Bw44-44 transfer case. just means It's not as good off-road but for the odd snowstorm you'll be absolutely fine. if you find yourself in deep snow, make sure you turn off your ESC system and the truck will perform pretty well.
if you have a rear limited slip diff option on your truck you'll be laughing.