Wierd Noise From 4lo
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Wierd Noise From 4lo
hey i was driving home in the rain and i decided to stop at the fairgrounds on the way home and play in some 4wheel drive to cycle the fluids around. so i am playing around hitting puddles (slow) and making smooth turns across the gravel lot..(wishing i was wheelin, ever happen to you guys?!) i decided to put it in 4lo and see what happened since i had never used it. everything is groovy but when i make a turn it kinda catches and drags a bit (rear end). i also had the diff lock on (also testing that) and i am pretty sure it did it while it was off, could be wrong though..is this normal..tell me to stop whining and go hit some trails or something but it didnt seem right!
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ok thanks. i was just testing out the gears as i am new to the 4x4 world. thanks for being patient!! i use 4h when i am in the snow fields playing and when im trying to climb rocks around the fair ground.
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Yeah, you can use 4wd on hard surfaces, but the more you make sharp turns with it engaged, the more stress you put on your U-Joints and CVs. Doing it occassionally is not harmful.
If you have lockers, it makes it even worse, it's called driveline windup.
If you have lockers, it makes it even worse, it's called driveline windup.
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Originally Posted by fireteacher
....i use 4h when i am in the snow fields playing and when im trying to climb rocks around the fair ground.
no worries man...i was you a couple years ago!
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Using 4 Low isn't bad at all, use it as much as you want. Just remember it's meant for low speeds and be god darn sure you have a soft surface beneath you (softer than gravel) or else you'll break things easily. Basically, just be smart...
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