4X4 and difficulty turning
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From: Colorado
silver-gt-vert,
The 4x4 function should not be used on pavement or concrete with very few exceptions. You pulling a tree is an exception, but you should avoid turning on pavement or concrete. It is acceptable to use the 4x4 function for straight line pulling on those surfaces, but I would caution you NOT to turn the front wheels while on dry pavement or concrete.
As far as anything being an "issue", I don't agree with the use of that word. Things only become an "issue" when they are done or used in a manner that they were not designed for. Your owners manual gives you very sufficient information on when, where, and why you should and should not use the 4x4 function, but I'll outline it for you.
4x4 is for use off-road, like on dirt, in mud, and other forms of natural terra firma. It is also ok to use on ice and snow covered pavement. Basically, if the wheels can slip on the surface your on, then it's ok for 4x4. If there is good traction, then do not use the 4x4.
The steering "issue" as you put it, is not an "issue" on those surfaces. That's what it is designed for. I'm thinking that maybe you have 4WD confused with AWD. AWD is designed for all surfaces.
By the way, read and study your manual on the use of 4WD Lo. You can jack the drivetrain all to hell by not doing it properly. It is not a shift on the fly system for the 4WD Lo. You must stop and put the tranny in N or P. The shift on the fly is only for 4WD Hi, and you must not engage it while travelling over 55mph. Once it's engaged under 55, then you can resume a reasonable speed.
Again, READ THE MANUAL. And good luck with the rest of Hurricane season!
The 4x4 function should not be used on pavement or concrete with very few exceptions. You pulling a tree is an exception, but you should avoid turning on pavement or concrete. It is acceptable to use the 4x4 function for straight line pulling on those surfaces, but I would caution you NOT to turn the front wheels while on dry pavement or concrete.
As far as anything being an "issue", I don't agree with the use of that word. Things only become an "issue" when they are done or used in a manner that they were not designed for. Your owners manual gives you very sufficient information on when, where, and why you should and should not use the 4x4 function, but I'll outline it for you.
4x4 is for use off-road, like on dirt, in mud, and other forms of natural terra firma. It is also ok to use on ice and snow covered pavement. Basically, if the wheels can slip on the surface your on, then it's ok for 4x4. If there is good traction, then do not use the 4x4.
The steering "issue" as you put it, is not an "issue" on those surfaces. That's what it is designed for. I'm thinking that maybe you have 4WD confused with AWD. AWD is designed for all surfaces.
By the way, read and study your manual on the use of 4WD Lo. You can jack the drivetrain all to hell by not doing it properly. It is not a shift on the fly system for the 4WD Lo. You must stop and put the tranny in N or P. The shift on the fly is only for 4WD Hi, and you must not engage it while travelling over 55mph. Once it's engaged under 55, then you can resume a reasonable speed.
Again, READ THE MANUAL. And good luck with the rest of Hurricane season!
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From: Colorado
Originally Posted by red_candle
never, never engage 4Hi or 4Lo on dry surfaces!
