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Exercise your 4H/4L

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Slopemaster, Dec 11, 2021.

  1. Dec 16, 2021 at 9:47 AM
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    lunar_t4r

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    i'll throw another dumb question since we're in full swing. how can i tell if things are binding? this is my first 4wd so everything feels new to me. would hate to find out later that i've been binding all along lmao.
     
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  2. Dec 16, 2021 at 9:53 AM
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    Thatbassguy New member? Really??

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    You'll feel resistance as you're turning a corner. You might hear the tires chirp a little as they lose traction. This would be on pavement or anytime you have 4wd engaged but don't really need the extra traction.
     
  3. Dec 16, 2021 at 9:55 AM
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    LandCruiser

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    This. It’s not subtle.
     
  4. Dec 16, 2021 at 10:01 AM
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    are we talking resistance in the steering?
     
  5. Dec 16, 2021 at 10:02 AM
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    LandCruiser I have Toyotas

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    It will literally not want to make a very tight turn, or do so with considerable difficulty, and you will hear the tires chattering.
     
  6. Dec 16, 2021 at 10:19 AM
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    Yes. Your first reaction will be “what the hell is going on?” It will feel weird and not right until you all of a sudden realize you left your 4wd engaged.
     
  7. Dec 16, 2021 at 10:19 AM
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    gotcha. the sensation I was feeling was I had to put more effort in turning the wheel back straight after a turn. it was a slow turn into my driveway. turned it right back to 2H after that lmao.
     
  8. Dec 16, 2021 at 1:00 PM
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    With the transfer case engaged, the steering wheel will not snap back to center with pressing the gas like it would if you are in rear wheel drive.
     

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