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Originally posted by dheeter
Is it bad to switch in and out of 4 wheel drive while driving on the freeway? I know the computer wont let you do it if your going over 50 or 60 mph.
Is it bad to use the differential locker to spin doughnuts or drift? What about tricking the traction control into drifting? Or are you only supposed to engage the locker at low speeds?
Let me know what you do and or think. Thanks.
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No, it is NOT bad to go from 2wd to 4wd to 2wd while driving...just keep under the speed limit noted in your Owner's Manual (i think that it is 62 mph).
IMHO, if you're anticipating that you will need 4wd in certain areas, then i would leave it in 4wd for most of the trip, unless you know for sure that the weather will be dry. The fuel economy between 2wd/4wd switching and leaving it in 4wd is probably not that much different...and will give you more peace of mind. How can you put a price on peace of mind?
4runners are not good for doughnuts...eliminate that activity from your "to-do" list. I would not recommend you do it with the center diff locked. Yes, the center diff lock will turn OFF VSC (stability control). However, if the ground is dryer than you expect, then this can create binding. Why risk it?
If you are dying to do doughnuts, then i would do the DIY mod to turn off VSC/ATRAC. This mod has been done by a few people on this forum...you may want to check that out.
I believe that you can engage your center diff locker while moving...actually, you can lock it quicker on the move than when you are at a standstill. Just turn the steering wheel to one side (not extreme, but turn it a few degrees) and press the locker button and drive. Keep the steering wheel turned in one direction only. The locker should lock pretty quickly. Unlocking it by the same method.
The only thing that you have to stop for is when you engage 4-LO.
Hope this helps.