1997 Dodge Dakota 4x4

100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RJWILLIAMS221
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when im in four wheel drive the truck turns about 1/4 the way and then it starts to bog down, it will start to stall and the save its self just in time
Dec 12, 2008 at 5:58 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
That is normal if the front tires are getting good traction. It takes a lot more power to turn the wheels when in a turn. You should be able to feel the system fighting you unless you are in mud, snow, or ice.
Dec 13, 2008 at 6:05 AM
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