derK

is it bad to consistently shift in and out of 4WD????

gpcollen1

I would think not but it depends what you mean in and out. It is better to shift in and out than just leave it in and drive on dry pavement.

I too ponder this sometimes in the winter when you can go from needing it to not and back to needing it several times in one trip to work or the store or wherever. I have just decided to leave it in 2WD more often and have some fun with the ass end. Besides, my Toyos are pretty good in the snow.

derK

yea my exact situation applies to yours. It snowed HUGE yesterday and i was doing errands all around town. So i was finding myself shifting in and out of 4wd when i felt like i needed it, and when i felt like i didn't need it. I think mostly for gas issues but as well as fun factor of having it in 2wd.

BTW, my 4runner sucks ballz in 2wd in the snow.....not enough weight back ther.e

BruceTS

because of the transfer case design, there shouldn't be any problems shifting in and out of 4wd. Older trucks don't have shift on the fly and you have to come to a stop to switch.......

CTRJ

It shouldn't be a problem. I was shifting in and out as needed yesterday too!