hi guys, i have a 90'4runner,

its stuck in 4x4, i think i might need a new transfer case

but i was wondering if there is any way that i can disable 4x4

an just run it on 2wd the whole time,

thanks in advance!

 

Are you sure it's stuck in 4WD?

:wabbit2:

 

Could be torque bind from being unable to slip enough!!

what seemed to cause this issue??:jessica::jessica::jessica:

 

yeah, 4wd light is on, and i think its stuck in 3rd, and i cruise on 4-5k rpm

and overdrive light blinks non stop

 

try jacking it up the rear end and then shift. might take the bind out. if your running more worn tires on one end it can bind stuff just rolling straight

 

cool, ill try to jack it up later and hopefully unbind it.

 

well, i tried it and its still stuck in 4x4.

when i put it in 2wd it jerks and it almost sounds like some broken gear teeth rubbing together, which is unbearable so i have to switch it back to 4x4 for it to runs smooth.

 

You can alwasy drop the front driveshaft. Not the best solution (that would be to fix it, of course), but one that would definitely get you out of 4WD. It would still be engaged in the T-Case, but may let you get a little further down the road for the time being.

 

A lot of times I have to roll in reverse to get 4wd to disengage. Is it an auto or manual?

 

when my 4x4's that i've owned bind up and do not want to shift back to 2wd, i just get it rolling in first gear, let off the gas and shift it (transfer case) at the same time.
this noise could be something more serious. but first get it out of 4wd and unbound and see what you got.

 

highly probable, if the problem is more than what i think it is.

it's auto, i dont think i can do your method in an auto, or can i?

yeah its like a clanking sound, its like the shaft end is really loose inside and just hits the walls when its rolling.

 

if you are stuck in 3rd gear and od light is flashing then you probably have a tranny problem

 

i guess you have already checked u-joints and flange nuts?