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I'm an Aggie, it may take me a few times
Posted on 2/15/12 at 7:31 pm
Posted on 2/15/12 at 7:31 pm
Just got a 2012 2500HD 4x4. Ordered it from the factory and it rolled off the truck at my house a few hours ago. Took it out for a drive and put gas in it and noticed that it is hard to turn. If I am making a turn at a light I have to accelerate fairly hard to keep going other wise it will almost stop. Feels like the tires are rubbing somewhere. Makes strange sound and I am pretty sure I can smell rubber. I looked at the fender wells and they look fine I guess, I have never had a 2500 before. It has pretty hefty shocks on it and there is a bar that looks like it connects the shocks to the axles. Is it normal for it to be like that or do I need to take it to the dealer?
6.0L gas engine with 4.10 rear end.
6.0L gas engine with 4.10 rear end.
This post was edited on 2/15/12 at 11:41 pm
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Posted on 2/15/12 at 7:33 pm to OhOhSeven
quote:
take it to the dealer
Posted on 2/15/12 at 7:39 pm to OhOhSeven
Sounds like its in four wheel drive
Eta: damnit lefty
Id bet money on it. Its in four wheel drive.
Eta: damnit lefty
Id bet money on it. Its in four wheel drive.
This post was edited on 2/15/12 at 7:44 pm
Posted on 2/15/12 at 7:40 pm to Fishhead
Should have bought a Ford........ I just had to say it.
Posted on 2/15/12 at 7:43 pm to Jugheadlsu
Definitely sounds like it's in 4x4,it prob has a limited slip differential and one tire needs to slip on the asphalt to make a turn.
Posted on 2/15/12 at 7:49 pm to MotorBoater
I hope he reads this soon and doesn't drive it anymore until he takes it out of 4wd. Also read the owners manual concerning 4wd. There has to be a light on indicating 4wd.
Posted on 2/15/12 at 7:51 pm to Lefty Diego
The new chevys just have a knob on the dash. Looks just like the ac knob and its right next to it. Easy mistake to make.
Posted on 2/15/12 at 7:54 pm to OhOhSeven
I used to have a 2500, its just in 4wd bro
Posted on 2/15/12 at 9:28 pm to HeadBusta4LSU
Holy s#it. You're right never crossed my mind that's what it would be. The driver put it in 4low to back it up the semi. I'm an idiot. Thanks.
Posted on 2/15/12 at 9:29 pm to OhOhSeven
Dude it was in 4low and you didn't notice???????
FWIW, driving in 4low at high speeds can be bad for your transfer case from what I'm told.
ETA: Not saying yours is tore up or anything. I drove my truck about 20 miles in 4hi the other day. Pulled a boat out at the camp and went do other shite before I got in it and hauled arse. Didn't notice until I turned into the gas station barking tires
FWIW, driving in 4low at high speeds can be bad for your transfer case from what I'm told.
ETA: Not saying yours is tore up or anything. I drove my truck about 20 miles in 4hi the other day. Pulled a boat out at the camp and went do other shite before I got in it and hauled arse. Didn't notice until I turned into the gas station barking tires
This post was edited on 2/15/12 at 9:33 pm
Posted on 2/15/12 at 9:32 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
All this means is that you broke it in properly!
But seriously, there shouldn't be any damage. Except to your pride
But seriously, there shouldn't be any damage. Except to your pride
Posted on 2/15/12 at 9:39 pm to OhOhSeven
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2012 2500HD 4x4. Ordered it from the factory
quote:
never crossed my mind
quote:
I'm an idiot
Well, guess that about covers it. You'll look cool in your new 4x4 that you dont know how to operate though
Posted on 2/15/12 at 9:47 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Will post pictures soon.
Posted on 2/15/12 at 9:47 pm to OhOhSeven
BTW, good choice. The 6.0 is bulletproof.
Posted on 2/15/12 at 9:51 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
I have an older 2500 HD. love that truck.
Posted on 2/15/12 at 9:56 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
quote:
Well, guess that about covers it. You'll look cool in your new 4x4 that you dont know how to operate though
Posted on 2/15/12 at 10:02 pm to Lefty Diego
quote:
Is it in 4 wheel drive?
Posted on 2/15/12 at 10:04 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:Have a New Z-71 with that knob.
The new chevys just have a knob on the dash. Looks just like the ac knob and its right next to it. Easy mistake to make.
It's so easy even a caveman can do it.
And I love my truck. Even though it's not a Ford.
Maybe one of those Yell Leaders can help him
Posted on 2/15/12 at 10:07 pm to OhOhSeven
quote:That goes without saying...
I'm an idiot.
Make sure you don't try to put it in 4 low while you are moving.
You can put it in Auto 4 wheel drive or 4 high while moving..not 4 low ...
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