Sounds like the vacuum actuator/switch on front axle that assists in shifting into 4wd is not functioning properly. Although it could very well be lack of gear oil, linkage messed up, etc. My Dodge was doing that grinding sound I had to pull over and actually disconnect the transfer case and front drive line because of the grinding even though I wasn't in 4wd.
Making a loud grinding noise when trying to put it in 4WD low and will not go into 4WD low but it will go into 4WD high but still grinds a little
1999 Dodge RAM 1500 ST 4WD
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Maintenance & Repair
First I'd like to say thank you to everybody..... I've just started asking questions about my new baby and you have all been so helpful. Ok so my next question might be a weird one...... Is it pos...
2004 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4WD
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Maintenance & Repair
I put my Dodge 1500 4 wheel drive into 4 low but when I put it back into 2hi it won't accelerate without grinding it's like it's trying to go back into 4 wheel drive
1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie SLT 4WD
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Maintenance & Repair
Then in 4WD the engine shuts down after a short time and I can't get a restart until stopped, shift lever in Park, shift back to 2WD, key off for a short time, key on, then a restart in 2WD. Works ...
1994 Dodge RAM 1500 ST LB 4WD
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Maintenance & Repair
My 2001 dodge 1500 manual transmission knocks quite a lot when I put it into 4wd. I'm just wondering if it's just the transfer case or if it could be more?
2001 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT Club Cab 4WD
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