The many uses of 4Hi and 4Lo?
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The many uses of 4Hi and 4Lo?
I was curious as to when you guys use 4Hi and 4Lo when out in the nature.
Right now I'm watching a mud bogging clip and a lot of these guys spin their tires for most of it (I know I do when I'm stuck in the mud). Do you ever use 4Lo in the mud or just for hill climbing?
Right now I'm watching a mud bogging clip and a lot of these guys spin their tires for most of it (I know I do when I'm stuck in the mud). Do you ever use 4Lo in the mud or just for hill climbing?
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if i know i can dig in and get some traction, i will use low range some, but in 2nd gear. if i know traction is a big question, i just leave it in high to keep the tires spinning/cleaned out. just my 2 cents...
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ok cool cool. if you're towing someone out (trying to) would it be wise to use 4Lo in 1st gear, knowing you're on a loose surface and under heavy load?
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Whats the max top speed for Lo range?? I often drive in 4Lo and 3rd gear when driving on trails. I find it awkward in 4Hi as i often have to slow way down for big bumps/ruts, and if in 4Hi and second gear i often have to slow down even more to shift back to first as I dont wanna bog the engine trying to start in second gear....
Is this a good idea?? transfer case sounds extremely whiny in Low range...
Is this a good idea?? transfer case sounds extremely whiny in Low range...
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a healthy yota can go in any gear.. as long as your not bouncing off the rev limiter
i normally use 4lo in 2 or 3 on the trail...
but in a mud bog 4hi and then i hit the rev limiter
i normally use 4lo in 2 or 3 on the trail...
but in a mud bog 4hi and then i hit the rev limiter
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When I am on flat runs or mud runs I run 4 hi or 2 wd. typically dont go too fast anymore to keep from breaking stuff.
In the NW the trails are typicaly vertical dirt/rock climbs, tank traps, off camber rock/root/dirt and other slow BS that you cannot go fastin anyways. So I 4 lo it go slow and gas it as needed typically I am unstoppable. Then again I am locked F/R.
I mostly like 4lo when going down hill I use it to keep slow so I am not standing on the brake pedal all the time. trust 4 lo its a comfy gear up, flat,off camber, and down you can typically keep off the gas and brake when going through a typical trail.
In the NW the trails are typicaly vertical dirt/rock climbs, tank traps, off camber rock/root/dirt and other slow BS that you cannot go fastin anyways. So I 4 lo it go slow and gas it as needed typically I am unstoppable. Then again I am locked F/R.
I mostly like 4lo when going down hill I use it to keep slow so I am not standing on the brake pedal all the time. trust 4 lo its a comfy gear up, flat,off camber, and down you can typically keep off the gas and brake when going through a typical trail.
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4 lo
unless im on a forest road i run 4 or 2 low(yes i have 2 low with the hubs locked in) its provides much more control. But im with Plumbrbob here in the NW and the trails are tight. Ill even run 2 lo on a forest road if im not going to be on it long
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In snow I use 4hi, and general off pavement driving
4lo when wheeling, 2nd and 3rd, 4th on flat trips between trails. I need all the tourque I can get out of the 22RE
4lo when wheeling, 2nd and 3rd, 4th on flat trips between trails. I need all the tourque I can get out of the 22RE
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I rarely use 4hi...
if im in the snow while wheeling, i don't need to go faster than what 4 lo will offer me.
Same with every other situation.
I don't really bogg in the mud but ill usually use 4th or 5th gear in lo range.
if im in the snow while wheeling, i don't need to go faster than what 4 lo will offer me.
Same with every other situation.
I don't really bogg in the mud but ill usually use 4th or 5th gear in lo range.
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I always run 4lo on trails. On roads (snow, mud, extremely loose dirt/gravel) I run 4hi.
On my jeep however, I tend to use 4lo quite a bit more as 4hi puts a huge load on the tranny and it tends to get hottt
On my jeep however, I tend to use 4lo quite a bit more as 4hi puts a huge load on the tranny and it tends to get hottt
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I use 4HI on pavement in the snow, but I use 4LO off pavement in snow, and in ice, esp if it's on a steep grade.
I use 4LO most of the time for wheeling, and I have to use it to launch boats/jetskis so I don't slip on the ramp, and so I have enough power to make it up the ramp.
For water/mud crossings, I use 4LO.
I also use 4LO for parking on hills since my parking brake doesn't work.
I use 4LO most of the time for wheeling, and I have to use it to launch boats/jetskis so I don't slip on the ramp, and so I have enough power to make it up the ramp.
For water/mud crossings, I use 4LO.
I also use 4LO for parking on hills since my parking brake doesn't work.
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Mostly because of the higher RPM's would be my guess. It's happened to me before. Mostly only if I'm going up a really steep long hill that I need to keep it revved pretty high(3,000-4,000RPM). By the time I reach the top, I'm ususally getting a little boilover.
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When my truck had the V6/MT I only used 4hi in snow on the roads. I could never really imagine using anything but 4lo when off roading without worrying about thrashing the clutch. Now with the diesel and auto, I've only off roaded a few times but I can't imagine using 4lo! The thing is a monster climbing in 4hi.
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