[Gary Lenon]

I have something crazy going on with the Ranger. It is hard to steer and the rear tires seem to be hanging up. I can't push it in neutral, but I can drive it a little. Both rear tires tear up the grass when I turn. It seems ok in reverse. Don't know what it is, but I'm glad I'm still on my extended warranty.

 

[Duckweed]

sounds like it's in 4wd
if not there is a bind in the gears, how's the gear oil in all the housings?
have you jacked all 4 wheels off the ground and hand turned them?

 

[Kezar]

I know this sounds too simple, but sometimes my Sportsman 500 will lock in 4wd, and I need to stop, put it in reverse, and while holding the brake, back up a few yards to disengage the 4wd. Have you tried that??

 

[Gary Lenon]

It's not like it's in 4wd....I can steer it in 4wd. I haven't checked the fluids yet.

 

[carnivore]

It sounds almost like the rearend is locking up.

 

[Roadrunner]

Curt, I am with you on this one. Sounds like the Diff is locking up

 

[Gary Lenon]

I think that is what's happening.

 

[Arkansas Rock Rider]

Gary, jack it up and see if the wheels turn easy in neutral. It may be as simple as your brakes are stuck to drum, salt and water does that and it will roll better it reverse. [?]

 

[fiberguy]

Boss, Might be time to take a harder look at a RZR[]

 

[Gary Lenon]

The Ranger is at my dealer, Lakeside Motorsports in Mecosta. I have the extended warranty and Lakeside is very good with their repairs, so hopefully it will work out. I have borrowed another Ranger to keep from going into withdrawal. Dave will make sure they take care of me. They are one of the best dealerships in the State, so my baby is in good hands.

 

[tmanpoker]

Hope the RANGER gets well SOON

 

[Gary Lenon]

Thanks Trevis!

 

[freddy]

Gary go ahead and post pictures of the Ranger your borrowing, Dave is probably guessing you will tell him to just do a trade....LOL

Hope it all works out for ya.

freddy

 

[em42]

Pictures......

 

[Frostie]

I loaned Gary a used 2x4. Nothing to brag about as far as taking pictures. Just something to get him through his down time.

 

[Duckweed]

Dave, you got anyidea what is wrong?

 

[Polarisdude]

Dave, if you find nothing in the driveline, check alignment next. If the front wheels are starting to go a little east and west when going forward. Possibly some slack in the steering rack.

 

[Frostie]

Lyle, My service technician thinks it is the front diff or a wheel bearing. Definitely something in the front end. Very busy in service right now might not tear it down till end of week. It is boat season in Michigan.
Also very nice to see you on this forum I will keep you posted.

 

[want2beyounger]

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dfrost

Lyle, My service technician thinks it is the front diff or a wheel bearing. Definitely something in the front end. Very busy in service right now might not tear it down till end of week. It is boat season in Michigan.
Also very nice to see you on this forum I will keep you posted.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"> Boat season? How do you hunt them? [][]

 

[carnivore]

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by want2beyounger

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dfrost

Lyle, My service technician thinks it is the front diff or a wheel bearing. Definitely something in the front end. Very busy in service right now might not tear it down till end of week. It is boat season in Michigan.
Also very nice to see you on this forum I will keep you posted.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"> Boat season? How do you hunt them? [][]
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I'll bet they don't taste good!