New to 4WD. Can I go in reverse while in 4H?

[D4Runner]

That's right. New to 4WD. Wondering if when in 4H should I be able to go in reverse. Tried before and it was like the truck did not want to do it. Basically I want to know what precautions should be taken when shifting to and driving in 4H and 4L. Its a 2014 SR5 by the way.

 

[st8rocks]

1. READ YOUR MANUAL DAMNIT!

2. You are fine using reverse in 4H or 4L.

3. Shifting from 4H to 4L. While in 4H, shift truck into N or P, then turn dial to 4L.

4. READ YOUR MANUAL AGAIN!

 

[D4Runner]

I read the manual. It just tells me how to shift transfer. It said nothing about reverse though. That's what I am mainly concerned with.

 

[NewguyNY]

Forward and reverse are both able to be used in 4hi or 4lo.

 

[st8rocks]

That's right. New to 4WD. Wondering if when in 4H should I be able to go in reverse. Tried before and it was like the truck did not want to do it. Basically I want to know what precautions should be taken when shifting to and driving in 4H and 4L. Its a 2014 SR5 by the way.

Sorry, I thought this was your main question. Have fun out there in the snow! :girl:

 

[Orc]

Don't use it when you can see pavement even if it's wet or you will get drive lime bind otherwise your fine.

 

[D4Runner]

Thanks everyone, good to go.

 

[1engineer]

That's right. New to 4WD. Wondering if when in 4H should I be able to go in reverse. Tried before and it was like the truck did not want to do it. Basically I want to know what precautions should be taken when shifting to and driving in 4H and 4L. Its a 2014 SR5 by the way.

:wow2:

 

[Pathfinder5243]

I've done it before but it can be risky...

 

[wfo9]

This is a pretty funny question... But to answer it again.

Yes, you can go in reverse. It's no different than going forward...

4h can be engaged at any time. As long as you are under 50mph you can shift in and out of 4h on the fly (its also best to be off the throttle...) Don't worry though, the computer won't let you hurt it.

The only thing you really need to remember is that you don't want to be driving on dry pavement and making sharp turns (in forward or reverse) while in 4wd as this will cause binding between the front and rear drive shafts trying to move at different speeds. It's fine on slick surfaces, because the tires will slip and there will be no binding. There is no center differential in a part time 4wd system, so both drive shafts must turn at the exact same speed.

It's actually fine to be in 4wd on patches of dry pavement, but the rule of thumb I use is that if the turn could be made at ~30mph then it is fine to stay in 4wd. If I would normally have to be going slower to make such a turn, I flip it back to 2h. I've never had a binding issue following this rule of thumb on dry pavement.

 

[Antman]

Make sure you don't use your breaks in reverse in 4hi or your wheels will rub and your truck will start leaning to the left.

 

[buchaja]

Don't use it when you can see pavement even if it's wet or you will get drive lime bind otherwise your fine.

I hate drive lime bind~

 

[itsdchz]

I hate drive lime bind~

It's worse with a lemon....

 

[mace.]

Make sure you don't use your breaks in reverse in 4hi or your wheels will rub and your truck will start leaning to the left.

That's why I swapped my springs from the left and right sides. Problem solved !!!

 

[jrandom]

Reverse is for people who cant go forward :nod: