Front diff binding after engaging 4hi/4lo

[djtc]

Hi guys , I've been having multiple issues with my truck and I just remembered about this one this morning when I took my truck out.As an example: After engaging either 4hi/lo the truck has no problems at all, I get my destination and shift back in to 2wd.When I get back in to the truck and I try to move ,the driveline binds .I usually give it a little power and it then un binds, what is my problem here?

It's been doing this when it was at stock height and now that its lifted (no diff drop).

 

[SJC]

Carrier bearing? I dont get what you mean

 

[the great him]

are you sure both diffs are the same gear ratio? have you had to replace a diff? you sure its the diff, not the Tcase or a CV axle?

 

[bitchaaz]

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/132385-front-diff-carnage.html

 

[Kurtis]

When trying to go from 4HI/LO to 2HI are you turning your steering wheel? If you are turning your steering wheel at the same time you are engaging or disengaging 4WD it will bind.

 

[Singtoe]

what happens when you switch in to 2wd while moving?

 

[djtc]

No I do not turn the steering wheel at all when I shift it.

Singtoe: Nothing unusual happens when I shift back into 2wd.

Little scenario where this happened:
Went weeling with a friend to check out a new spot late at night, all went well .At the end of the trail I disengaged the 4wd ,drove home and parked it.Next morning leaving for work the drivetrain was binding when I wanted to leave.

Note:This does not happened all the time, just randomly.

 

[Kurtis]

No I do not turn the steering wheel at all when I shift it.

Singtoe: Nothing unusual happens when I shift back into 2wd.

Little scenario where this happened:
Went weeling with a friend to check out a new spot late at night, all went well .At the end of the trail I disengaged the 4wd ,drove home and parked it.Next morning leaving for work the drivetrain was binding when I wanted to leave.

Note:This does not happened all the time, just randomly.

It should not bind after sitting over night. From that scenario I would start looking at your parking brake and check all gear oil to be safe.

 

[the great him]

sounds to me like your still in 4wd, even though you think your in 2wd... the actuator on the ADD is probably gummed up... i think your truck is just having a hard time coming out of 4wd