Just acquired an older 4800 4x4. Curious about the 4x4 systems in International 4800s. Front driveshaft spins while driving and there’s a front axle IN/OUT button. Without me having to jack the truck up and test myself, what does the Front Axle IN/OUT button do? Assuming it either locks the hubs, or locks a center diff in transfer…or would be great if it locked the front axle altogether but that seems too good to be true.
Thanks
International 4800 - 4x4 system explained
Discussion in 'International Forum' started by weekenderdefender, Apr 2, 2025.
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This is also assuming everything is working and the front driveshaft is supposed to be spinning…unless it’s stuck in 4WD. I have seen AWD emblems on some of these Internationals so I’m assuming the front driveshaft is always spinning with the rear.
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It should have a transfer case to connect the front drive to the transmission. The drive shaft will spin normally as this part is all regular drive line parts to the axle housing with a differential gear inside that will spin full time with the wheels.
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Copy so the Front Axle IN/OUT button is basically a center differential lock/unlock. Front Axle IN = power to front axle. Front Axle OUT = no power even tho driveshaft spins since there aren’t manual locking hubs correct ?
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Also just to confirm these aren’t AWD systems?
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You are correct. Not full time awd unless you select it.
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