4wd transfer-case Up-keep maintenance
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4wd transfer-case Up-keep maintenance
I have searched, so hold your breath.
This is my first 4wd vehicle, and I'm just wondering what I can do for the upkeep of the 4wd system.
From what I gathered through the search is that the 4wd should be used for 10 miles out of a month. I got that part.
And it can be either from locking the hubs and leaving the vehicle in 2 high, or from keeping the hubs unlocked, and driving in 4 high.
Will either of these 2 options damage my truck in any way?
I am also aware that I should have the fluids in the diffs drained/flushed/filled, as well with the transmission/transfer case, and have my shafts lubed ( ). The front and rear driveshafts have no play .
If I'm wrong about anything, or if there's anything that should be added, let me know, as I don't want to punish the truck anymore then I already am .
Thanks in advance guys/gals.
*Edit* It's an 88 4runner, 4wd 5 speed.
This is my first 4wd vehicle, and I'm just wondering what I can do for the upkeep of the 4wd system.
From what I gathered through the search is that the 4wd should be used for 10 miles out of a month. I got that part.
And it can be either from locking the hubs and leaving the vehicle in 2 high, or from keeping the hubs unlocked, and driving in 4 high.
Will either of these 2 options damage my truck in any way?
I am also aware that I should have the fluids in the diffs drained/flushed/filled, as well with the transmission/transfer case, and have my shafts lubed ( ). The front and rear driveshafts have no play .
If I'm wrong about anything, or if there's anything that should be added, let me know, as I don't want to punish the truck anymore then I already am .
Thanks in advance guys/gals.
*Edit* It's an 88 4runner, 4wd 5 speed.
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i'd say just run a few miles every month with the hubs locked. it'll still spin everything in the diff and driveshaft, so it'll keep everything lubed.
other than that, there's not a whole lot of regular maintenance necessary.
other than that, there's not a whole lot of regular maintenance necessary.
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Originally Posted by Wemyss
HOw do you lock the hubs?
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Originally Posted by Wemyss
i dont have any dial on my hubs, so im guessing its automatic locking? i have a 99' SR5 4x4 with elocker
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Originally Posted by kyle_22r
i'd say just run a few miles every month with the hubs locked. it'll still spin everything in the diff and driveshaft, so it'll keep everything lubed.
other than that, there's not a whole lot of regular maintenance necessary.
other than that, there's not a whole lot of regular maintenance necessary.
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To use 4-wheel drive, your hubs must be locked and you must be shifted into 4-hi or 4-lo (depending on the situation). NEVER do this on dry pavement! It IS ok to EITHER lock your hubs and leave it in 2-hi OR leave the hubs unlocked and run in 4-hi occasionally to keep everything lubed.
Most people that I talk to lock their hubs and run in 2-hi instead of staying unlocked and in 4-hi.
Sidenote. You can leave your hubs unlocked and run in 4-lo, BUT BE AWARE! 4-lo gives a gear reduction. You CAN NOT drive at any signifcant speed in 4-lo; 30mph is really pushing it and could hurt your entire drivetrain! The ONLY time I do this is if I'm 'recovering' someone on a dry hard surface. There really is no other reason to use 4-lo on pavement.
Most people that I talk to lock their hubs and run in 2-hi instead of staying unlocked and in 4-hi.
Sidenote. You can leave your hubs unlocked and run in 4-lo, BUT BE AWARE! 4-lo gives a gear reduction. You CAN NOT drive at any signifcant speed in 4-lo; 30mph is really pushing it and could hurt your entire drivetrain! The ONLY time I do this is if I'm 'recovering' someone on a dry hard surface. There really is no other reason to use 4-lo on pavement.
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