What can and can't I do on '95 model?

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I've been reading a couple of threads about the center differential lock. However, those threads are basically about models that are after '99. I have the 1995 Limited edition. I have a couple of questions. Bare in mind that I do NOT know anything about automotive. So please forgive me for asking stupid questions.

First, does my model have the center diff. lock? If so, where does it located?

Second, I read one thread that says pre '99 models I can't leave the AWD 4Hi on all the time. Is this true? If so, how often can I use the 4hi? Once it is on 4hi, how fast can I go?

Any suggestion or links to some reading on the '95 models is much appreciated.
 
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If you have a 95 then you have a 2nd generation 4Runner. 96 to 2002 would be 3rd gen and are completely different from your truck. The base 4wd on the 2nd gen and early 3rd gen, up to 00 except in Limited 3rd gens, are in essence the same. You do not have the option of full time 4wd, your 95 does not have a center differential and therefore has a traditional part time 4wd system. So leaving your truck in 4wd all the time can lead to binding of the drive train going around corners, if you don't understand that I recomend going to how stuff works and learning more about 4wd. Once in 4hi there really is no max speed other than the speed which conditions warrant. Meaning if its bad enough to go into 4wd you probably should be slowing down anyway, but if you wanted to go 90 in 4wd the truck would do it. You can use 4wd as often as you like, but once again you are limited by road conditions. Its always a good idea to run in 4wd every month or so for a few miles to keep things lubed up.
 
pat161, many thanks for the reply and heads up. As I said in my post, I'm completely an idiot when it comes to automotive.

I respect your opinions and I will try not to ruin the vehicle by running in full time 4WD.

So any model that is '00 and later will have the center differential and full time 4WD, correct?
 
The center diff and ability to run full time 4wd were made standard in 01, so any 4wd 4Runner after 01 will have a center diff. In 99 they started putting the center diff into Limited models only, so any 99 or 00 Limited can also be used as a full time 4wd. Toyota continued this trend for the 4th gen, 03 and up, and even locked the V8 Runners into full time 4wd, my 02 has the ability to run in full time 4wd, but I can also run in 2wd to save a little gas as can the 4th gen V6 models.
 
Thanks for the response. That is one of my concern. The ability to run on two rear wheels instead of 4WD all the time to save some gas especially when it gets to $4 a gallon.

Hopefully one last question in this thread, what is the main difference between the v6 and v8? Is it the ability to run 2 wheels versus locked 4WD full time and more power on the v8?
 
Yes, that is a fair way to look at it. The V6 and V8 have the same 4wd system aside from the fact that the V8 lacks the ability to run in 2wd.
 
That question I cannot answer. If you want measure the distance between the holes the headrest slides into and give me a rough idea how thick the metal stalks are, I will measure mine and we can see if the numbers seem to match up.
 
As mentioned, the 4wd on these trucks is really meant for offroading. I have run mine in 4wd on the interstate during really heavy rain, but from what I've read doing that on dry pavement would probably ruin something. Typical offroading in 4hi is usually less than about 40mph and on dirt roads which allow a degree of slip to the drivetrain. There is no guideline, and in a truck with a warranty I'd say do what you want but as old as these trucks are getting that isn't a great idea. It isn't an AWD option, it's a 4wd option and they are different.
 
ovrrdirve,

Thanks for the input. Well, good thing I didn't drive in 4hi much this winter. I think I only drive in 4hi a couple of times this winter about 50-65mph. I hope I didn't already ruin the '95 4Runner. It was quite an old SUV but it only have 77 thousand miles on it.

So to summarize, pavement that is NOT slippery is a no no for driving in 4hi, correct? Snow/ice cover pavement and dirt road are fine, right?
 
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