Another 4 Wheel Drive Question

[blues]

Here you go. Pg 234 in the 2015 manual, not sure what page it would be for the 2016.

Thank you, my friend. I am in your debt. :cheers:

 

[YJIANG]

No limit really, Just shift to and from below ~40mph.

On a side note - A few days ago I tried to shift out of 4Hi from about 40mph it took more than 10 seconds to disengage and when it did there's a light thud almost like hitting a pothole (I know there's no pothole there). Potential problems?

 

[Loadedpocketz]

I engaged 4H for the first time when we had freezing rain and some potential black ice. Put it in 4H before I pulled out of the spot in the parking lot I was in and I could have sworn the whole drive train skipped when I straightened out and drove away.

That must have been the binding you guys are talking about. Having never used part time 4-wheel drive, I was squirrely about shifting while the vehicle was in motion.

Anyway, this thread was very educational (and entertaining). Thanks guys!

 

[LandCruiser]

It's been on since the snow started falling a few days ago.

I think I'm good for the next few months.

 

[Land_Shark]

My thoughts exactly, do you have to engage and disengage like you're almost driving a manual vehicle?

Definitely didn't want to start arguments lol, just wanted to have an understanding from experienced off-roaders about 4WD. I'm probably going to end up being a road queen anyway as I continue to tell myself I need to get out on some trails. Not as easy with a family and limited access to trails.

I also live in Northern Virginia and I feel your pain about there being few places to really go offroad. I recommend planning a weekend to visit Rausch Creek Off Road Park in PA. It's a 3 hour drive away, but they offer some outstanding 101 courses for you to familiarize yourself with your vehicle and how it interacts with the trail (from what I hear). So that's my recommendation, sign up for a 101 course through an off road park. Rausch Creek has tons of youtube videos of the 101 course so you can get an idea of what it's like.

 

[rblt]

Interesting thread. I've had my 4Runner for nearly 7 weeks and didn't know to exercise the H4H and H4L yet.

Have only tried changing the settings while idling in N in the garage, nearly silent transition from H4F to H4L, but a hearty mechanical sound going from H4L to L4L and back.

Some good reading and now I'm going to look for some off-pavement opportunities. Did about 10 miles on a forestry road to the Samish Overlook in Larrabee State Park a few weeks ago, would have been an exercise opportunity.