Mind you, I've never owned a 4x4 before....
I went to lunch and I decided to put it in 4x4 high to see what it was like. I had to come to a stop and do a sharp turn and it felt like something was wrong....like the e-brake was on...kind of binding. Then I went to back into my spot and the same thing happened. I called my dealer and they said not to put it in 4x4 unless you need it.....and what I felt was normal. I just went out and left it in 2H and all is good.

.....so, am I retarded? I guess I'm used to AWD, which is different then 4x4!

 

Yes you are a tard.

Just kidding. All 4 tires turn at different speeds when going around a corner and the binds things up in 4x4.

It's fine in slick conditions or even on dirt or gravel. But even in dry dirt you will feel it binding up.

It dosen't matter in mud or snow because they can all spin as they please in the slick conditions.

 

when your in 4wd the front tires are grabbing when you turn so it makes it jump and squeel alittle. Suggest you dont use it unless needed.

 

I thought it was the trans going out or something!
The service guy said that alot of people call and ask about the same issue.

Is there anything else I should know?

 

Like the others said, only use it if needed... or if your on a dirt road and want to pop it into 4x4 to get the lubrication moving around the case.

You didn't do any damage, but prolonged in that condition will cause a myriad of very expensive issues.

 

Ya, If you hold your foot on the break and mash the gas you can do a sweet burnout!






Sorry man I just had to screw with ya some.

To shift into and out of 4LO you must be stopped and in Neutral. Then just wait for the lights

You can shift into 4HI and back out as long as you are under 55mph or something, but I don't know why anyone ever shifts into 4x4 if they are going over 20 or so.

 

Whats the difference between hi and lo, and when should you use each?

 

Gearing, 4 hi doesn't have as low (actually high) gearing as 4 lo. If you really need to get though some stuff and really want some pulling power then 4 lo can do mircales. Also, if you going down steep hills off-road 4 lo will also provide better stopping power. I usually have it in 4 lo when I off-road in steep rocky areas out here, but in loose dirt, less extreme areas 4 hi does a great job. Also, 4 hi is great for snowy or icy roads. Basically, if you're in rough/steep areas and need max control/power 4 lo is great but in mild to moderate areas or on pavement with lousy weather conditions 4 hi is your man. Kinda hard to explain but once you get out on the trail you'll soon figure out where, when and which (2wd, 4 hi or 4 lo) one to use . Also, read your owners manual, it provides info for each setting and recommend use

 

Thanks for all of your help guys!
I'm 4x4 retarded now....but I WILL learn!

 

Make sure you run 4x4 periodically on straight roads during the warmer months or expect to pay big $$$ repairing it later on.

 

One other thing... if you find yourself in sloppy muddy trails with gullies and deep wide ruts, put it in 4 BEFORE you get hung up. There was someone on here- I think it was Captain Morgan- that had to replace his front vacuum hubs numerous times because they won't lock right unless you roll the front wheels into the lock, or something along those lines. Cheeri-o, tard-o!

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Stay in 4x2 on the road, unless there is snow and ice. Rain don't count.

4x4 Hi is for aided traction in snow, mud, etc... for basic use.

4x4 Lo is for aided traction in deep snow, mud, pulling trees and cars out... for advanced uses.

 

to OP:

never use your 4x4 on the pavement. the only...and I mean absolutely only time you should ever do it is in extreme snow/ice. Never rain

your tires have too much grip on pavement.

since the outer tires will spin more than the inner tires (in a turn), driveline torque builds up. in dirt/slippery stuff, the wheels can spin to release this torque. since the pavement = perfect traction, this torque has nowhere to except the weakest link of the drivetrain...which is usually the hubs or the u-joints
the OP is new to 4x4...captain morgan...more of that idiot that you wish wasn't there...if I remember correctly, he is the one who had his tire/knuckle fall off?

he kept blowing hubs because he would have the rears spinning and then engage 4x4. no movement to instant acceleration = broke stuff. all 4 wheels must be at the same speed before you engage 4x4.

these IWE hubs effectively engage immediately. you may need a teeny bit of wheel revolution...but luckily the axleshaft itself will do this and no actual tire movement is needed.

They aren't like the 92-96 auto hubs that required 1 1/2 turns of wheel movement to lock in....which meant your were screwed if you got stuck in 4x2

 

I LOVE busting 200 ft snow drifts @ ~30mph in 4hi when turkey hunting on the 100s of miles of logging roads behind my ranch. So satisfying (until you lay it on the frame though, which i have done before :o)

 

Any one make a CV kit for the front axle to prevent the binding?