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Mechanical advice? I left my truck in 4x4

Posted on 1/7/17 at 8:50 pm
Posted by FelicianaTigerfan
Comanche County
Member since Aug 2009
26059 posts
Posted on 1/7/17 at 8:50 pm
So twice this past week I've left my truck in 4x4 after leaving the farm. I've traveled maybe 6 miles each time and never got over 60mph.

Did I frick anything up or do I need to check or grease something?
Posted by Timmayy
Houston
Member since Mar 2016
1592 posts
Posted on 1/7/17 at 8:53 pm to
Your fine. Never bad to check grease
Posted by REB BEER
Laffy Yet
Member since Dec 2010
16199 posts
Posted on 1/7/17 at 8:55 pm to
As long as you didn't do 60 in 4 low you're good.
Posted by kengel2
Team Gun
Member since Mar 2004
30778 posts
Posted on 1/7/17 at 9:01 pm to
quote:

As long as you didn't do 60 in 4 low you're good.


Ya, I mean if he made it to 60 in 4 low....well he would definitely know.

I know the manual in my toyota says to put it in 4 wheel drive every so often. So I do and I travel on the interstate to work. So Im going 80.

If the 4wd system wont work at normal driving speeds then I dont want it. Wants the point of 4wd if I have to turn it off to drive normal.
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 1/7/17 at 9:04 pm to
10 miles in 4H a month
Posted by Spankum
Miss-sippi
Member since Jan 2007
56030 posts
Posted on 1/7/17 at 9:06 pm to
no problem at all...people leave vehicles in 4WD all winter in a lot of northern states where they get snow frequently.
Posted by Tigerpaw123
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2007
17258 posts
Posted on 1/7/17 at 9:08 pm to
My friend in anchorage puts his truck in 4wd in September and it stays that way till May, you will be fine
Posted by CP3
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2009
7405 posts
Posted on 1/7/17 at 10:39 pm to
You're fine. 4hi can shift on the fly at interstate speeds. The only real problem is making sharp turns on concrete but you would know if you blew a CV
Posted by FelicianaTigerfan
Comanche County
Member since Aug 2009
26059 posts
Posted on 1/7/17 at 11:32 pm to
Thanks. I use mine quite a bit but never more than 15 mph unless I'm in a bind and really having to get on it.

I know you CAN do it but didn't know how much you can
Posted by Pepperidge
Slidell
Member since Apr 2011
4313 posts
Posted on 1/8/17 at 12:33 am to
I've made well over 100 1/4 mi. passes at over 120 mph in 4wd...you'll be fine
Posted by jorconalx
alexandria
Member since Aug 2011
8607 posts
Posted on 1/8/17 at 7:35 am to
quote:

I know the manual in my toyota says to put it in 4 wheel drive every so often. So I do and I travel on the interstate to work. So Im going 80.



Not the best idea in the world
Posted by upgrade
Member since Jul 2011
13026 posts
Posted on 1/8/17 at 7:43 am to
As someone already mentioned, it's not how fast you go in four wheel drive. It's the sharp turns. When the truck is in four wheel drive at least two of the wheels are going to spin at the same speed. If you are make a sharp turn, all four of the wheels want to turn at different speeds. No big deal on dirt or mud. Not good on pavement or concrete. Sure you may get away with it now and then, but it's not a good idea.
Posted by kengel2
Team Gun
Member since Mar 2004
30778 posts
Posted on 1/8/17 at 8:44 am to
quote:


Not the best idea in the world


You really think its any different than going 80 in 2wd?

Its really not. Everything is still turning. Just not engaged.
Posted by patriotgrunt
Lithuania
Member since Oct 2007
352 posts
Posted on 1/8/17 at 9:16 am to
I've been in 4WD since Tuesday. You'll be fine.
Posted by Motorboat
At the camp
Member since Oct 2007
22682 posts
Posted on 1/8/17 at 1:09 pm to
I'm always 4 high
Posted by Ton
New Orleans
Member since Dec 2015
156 posts
Posted on 1/8/17 at 4:43 pm to
quote:

You're fine. 4hi can sYou're fine. 4hi can shift on the fly at interstate speeds. The only real problem is making sharp turns on concrete but you would know if you blew a CV



Is this vehicle specific? Locked axles only?

Posted by jorconalx
alexandria
Member since Aug 2011
8607 posts
Posted on 1/8/17 at 6:03 pm to
quote:

You really think its any different than going 80 in 2wd?


Yes I do

quote:

Everything is still turning.


No it is not.
Posted by Jenar Boy
Elsewhere
Member since Aug 2013
12535 posts
Posted on 1/8/17 at 6:16 pm to
4 wheel drive is for pussies that won't hunt their lab if it's less than 65 degrees
Posted by MotorBoater
Hammond
Member since Sep 2010
1677 posts
Posted on 1/8/17 at 6:50 pm to
When you put my truck in 4x4 it locks the rear differential also. So you know real quick that you are still engaged when making a turn on the pavement.
This post was edited on 1/8/17 at 6:53 pm
Posted by 2geaux
Georgia
Member since Feb 2008
2603 posts
Posted on 1/8/17 at 7:02 pm to
I drove from Grand Junction co. To Kansas city in 4×4. No problem
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