I'm a first time owner of a Toyota 4Runner Trail and made the big mistake of trying to make a tight turn while in H4 on dry pavement... (The snow had melted throughout the day and I was getting out of a parking spot) I also made the mistake of forcing it (continuing to accelerate) while I was turning because I didn't know what the issue was. There was the feeling of binding. After reading up on some threads I will never do that again! The big question is how do I know whether or not I did any damage? Thanks!
First Time Owner Mistake
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Go JayBee
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I doubt you damaged anything but your pride. You will always feel "binding" while in 4WD doing a tight turn. One of the tires needs to drag, cause they both turn at the same rate.
I'm sure that someone will chime in with a more technical explanation.
don't feel bad, you're not the first person and won't be the last. i think i was 18 when i learned that wheels turn at different speeds. i was messing around in a rented jeep in a busy parking lot. it felt like the tires were jumping off the ground. made a lot of noise and i was totally embarrassed.
you didn't damage the 4x4 system. just don't do it all the time, unless of course the truck is rented.
you didn't damage the 4x4 system. just don't do it all the time, unless of course the truck is rented.
mikebontoft
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sounds like those hopped-up Gator golf cart things the campus staff use that must all have locked diffs....
The big question is how do I know whether or not I did any damage?
I you did any real damage, chances are you would have heard it. Snap, crunch, bang, grind. Hear any of these? If not don't worry about it. You're good.
