Just picked up 02 Rancher ES 4WD. Run it through the gears all is well, shift into 5th and trans is quite whinny. I was told this is normal, is it.

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Hmmmm.....i have a new rancher as well, and i don't recall hearing that problem....but i haven't driven it too hard yet, so it hasn't been in 5th alot.

 

Yes, that is normal. I have an 01 Rancher, 5th gear is a bit more audible, I assume because it is a longer gear, meant for the widest of speed ranges as opposed to the other gearing. Never had a probelem with it. No worries.

 

Both mine whine in 4th and 5th gears. I think it is normal. Havn't had a single problem!

 

Thanks, bought it without ever riding one. Rode a 2wd a year ago but never a 4WD. It's mostly for my daughters. It it treats us half as well as our Rubicon has we will be happy campers.

Thanks for the replys, no worries now.

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Its ok, ride it and have fun.

 

The rancher does make some gearbox sound, I'd almost say mine has gotten quieter since I got it, but I've probably just gotten used to it.