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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 11:01 AM
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4x4 problem

I own a 1995 Tacoma sr5 4x4. V6eng. and auto trans. IN 2 wheel drive there are no problems, but in 4 wheel high or low, the rear axle locks and then frees up, causing a skipping motion? What could be the problem, and what will it take to fix it?
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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Sounds like the gear ratios are different in the front and rear diffs. Google search how to check gear ratios.


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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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The four wheel drive was fine though, until cold weather set in. it worked all summer in the mud, and the first time i tried to use it in the the snow, thats what happened. Does this mean the gears are not lining up properly?
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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sounds like u have a problem in the front diff or transfer case. jack the truck up put in 4wd and see if it still does it , if so then look under as the tires are turning and see where it looks like its binding,
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 05:44 PM
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Cool

Originally Posted by justin_4runner
sounds like u have a problem in the front diff or transfer case. jack the truck up put in 4wd and see if it still does it , if so then look under as the tires are turning and see where it looks like its binding,
i told you the same thing three weeks ago looks like you should listen 2 your big brother more often.

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