95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners 4th gen pickups and 3rd gen 4Runners

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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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constant shifting of 4wd

is it bad to consistently shift in and out of 4WD????
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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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.
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 01:01 PM
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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
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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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.......
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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It shouldn't be a problem. I was shifting in and out as needed yesterday too!
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