New to 4x4....some questions
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New to 4x4....some questions
today is was pouring rain so I thought I would put it in 4H...so I did and i went to pull forward out of the parking lot, and the vehicle felt like it had lost power...more like the emergency brake was on. Is this normal? I gave it a little more gas (more than typical) to get it going and pulled out of the parking spot and I could feel the rear tires shuddering. It felt about like the spool I had in one of my previous mustangs. I am assuming 4H/4L locks the rear?
Just wanna make sure this is right since im out of the 60k powertrain warranty in 300 miles
Just wanna make sure this is right since im out of the 60k powertrain warranty in 300 miles
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Since you are new to the forums, Welcome. Also, you don't list what kind of truck you have, so I can only guess it is an F150.
If so, STOP.
DO NOT under any circumstances put it in 4 wheel drive while on pavement or any road surface that will not allow for some kind of wheel slippage. This will damage your drive components.
The "binding" you felt was the tension building up in your drivetrain. Continued driving will put enough strain on the system that something will go POP and then you will be sitting at the stealership waiting for repairs 
Enjoy
If so, STOP.
DO NOT under any circumstances put it in 4 wheel drive while on pavement or any road surface that will not allow for some kind of wheel slippage. This will damage your drive components.The "binding" you felt was the tension building up in your drivetrain. Continued driving will put enough strain on the system that something will go POP
and then you will be sitting at the stealership waiting for repairs Enjoy
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Since you are new to the forums, Welcome. Also, you don't list what kind of truck you have, so I can only guess it is an F150.
If so, STOP. DO NOT under any circumstances put it in 4 wheel drive while on pavement or any road surface that will not allow for some kind of wheel slippage. This will damage your drive components.
The "binding" you felt was the tension building up in your drivetrain. Continued driving will put enough strain on the system that something will go POP and then you will be sitting at the stealership waiting for repairs
Enjoy
If so, STOP.
DO NOT under any circumstances put it in 4 wheel drive while on pavement or any road surface that will not allow for some kind of wheel slippage. This will damage your drive components.The "binding" you felt was the tension building up in your drivetrain. Continued driving will put enough strain on the system that something will go POP
and then you will be sitting at the stealership waiting for repairs Enjoy
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First off, welcome!!
Yes 4WD is very different than AWD. Only use 4wd on snow, ice, mud, sand, a couple other low traction situations, and if you really need traction on pavement for something like pulling someone out of a ditch. I know that there are some people that have posted in the past that they always put their truck in 4wd when it rains, but unless there is a few inches of water on the road there is not enough cause the slippage that would require the use of 4wd.
Yes 4WD is very different than AWD. Only use 4wd on snow, ice, mud, sand, a couple other low traction situations, and if you really need traction on pavement for something like pulling someone out of a ditch. I know that there are some people that have posted in the past that they always put their truck in 4wd when it rains, but unless there is a few inches of water on the road there is not enough cause the slippage that would require the use of 4wd.
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Were you turning sharply? Putting it in 4x4 on a dry surface will cause some tension, but not that bad unless you are making a sharp turn. If that is not the case, something is wrong.
I wouldn't be paranoid about driving with 4x4 engaged. Just don't do it long distances on dry roads.
I wouldn't be paranoid about driving with 4x4 engaged. Just don't do it long distances on dry roads.
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First off, welcome!!
Yes 4WD is very different than AWD. Only use 4wd on snow, ice, mud, sand, a couple other low traction situations, and if you really need traction on pavement for something like pulling someone out of a ditch. I know that there are some people that have posted in the past that they always put their truck in 4wd when it rains, but unless there is a few inches of water on the road there is not enough cause the slippage that would require the use of 4wd.
Yes 4WD is very different than AWD. Only use 4wd on snow, ice, mud, sand, a couple other low traction situations, and if you really need traction on pavement for something like pulling someone out of a ditch. I know that there are some people that have posted in the past that they always put their truck in 4wd when it rains, but unless there is a few inches of water on the road there is not enough cause the slippage that would require the use of 4wd.
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i am also assuming 4wd should make it feel like it has less power since its putting power to more than 2 wheels, correct?
