Can you drive on the freeway in 4H?
12-08-2017, 10:17 AM
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I live in Canada where we have to use our 4WD all the time. Use your 4H on the highway man. When you get to a tight corner (off the highway) turn it off so your wheels don't bind.
You won't hurt anything by running it in a (relative) straight line in 4H. You will be much safer. Anyone who says having 4WD on will make you spin out doesnt have 38 years experience driving in snow and ice every winter.
You won't hurt anything by running it in a (relative) straight line in 4H. You will be much safer. Anyone who says having 4WD on will make you spin out doesnt have 38 years experience driving in snow and ice every winter.
Yes if you have to make a sharp corner take it out.
The majority of the people around here end up having hundreds of thousands of kms on their trucks IN 4x4 running highways.....very few issues with them.
Take all the info you hear and average it out lol
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12-08-2017, 10:17 AM
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You're at very low speed when backing out, and yes, 4X4 helps you out there, but at higher speeds, sometimes that can not be a good thing. I'll repeat myself, SLOW DOWN. Always think safety!!!
50 years experience, 10 of it as a "heavy haul" truckdriver on ice/snow, 300 miles a day, every winter.
50 years experience, 10 of it as a "heavy haul" truckdriver on ice/snow, 300 miles a day, every winter.
12-08-2017, 10:26 AM
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As someone in law enforcement who gets to deal with 18,005,135 crashes every winter, I can assure you that having your truck in 4wd doesn't give you any extra grip on ice...
The number of truck drivers that end up stuck in 6ft of snow over 50ft from the roadway always look surprised that their "4wd failed" them
The number of truck drivers that end up stuck in 6ft of snow over 50ft from the roadway always look surprised that their "4wd failed" them
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12-08-2017, 10:26 AM
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12-08-2017, 10:29 AM
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LOL, yep we tended to scare the crap out of some people. The weight helps, knowing your limitations, and experience. The jack wads that get up there tailgating, among other stupid things, should be arrested for attempted manslaughter. I have zero tolerance for drivers like that. SAFETY first, know your equipment, and the limitations. In ten years of doing that, I know of only a few instances of heavy hauls causing problems, and they were all rookies. Moral of the litany? Stay far, far away from them, and that goes for cars/pickups as well.
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12-08-2017, 10:30 AM
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[quote=sixshooter14;5573540]and swift drivers [/q
OH GAWD YES!!!!
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12-08-2017, 10:31 AM
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As someone in law enforcement who gets to deal with 18,005,135 crashes every winter, I can assure you that having your truck in 4wd doesn't give you any extra grip on ice...
The number of truck drivers that end up stuck in 6ft of snow over 50ft from the roadway always look surprised that their "4wd failed" them
The number of truck drivers that end up stuck in 6ft of snow over 50ft from the roadway always look surprised that their "4wd failed" them
Yes, but in slippery conditions you cannot tell me you are more likely to spin out of control with 4WD v.s. 2WD.
The people who crash in 4WD in bad road conditions usually are going too fast and can't stop.
That is not what the OP was asking about. He is talking about going straight down the highway and whether or not its safe and advisable to run his 4WD.
12-08-2017, 10:32 AM
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To my earlier point, this what the manual says:
"Note: Do not use 4H or 4L mode on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so can produce excessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage drive components. 4H or 4L mode is only intended for consistently slippery or loose surfaces. Use of 4L mode on these surfaces may produce some noise (such as occasional clunks), but will not damage drive components."
That's a far cry from "You will destroy your transfer case the moment you do this!"
Also, I found no maximum speed for 4H. Maybe I missed it.
"Note: Do not use 4H or 4L mode on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so can produce excessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage drive components. 4H or 4L mode is only intended for consistently slippery or loose surfaces. Use of 4L mode on these surfaces may produce some noise (such as occasional clunks), but will not damage drive components."
That's a far cry from "You will destroy your transfer case the moment you do this!"
Also, I found no maximum speed for 4H. Maybe I missed it.
12-08-2017, 10:34 AM
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Driving in 4x4 ain't gonna hurt anything, it's the false sense of security that hurts things.
12-08-2017, 10:35 AM
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Also, the only recommendations for shift on the fly are to lift your foot off the accelerator to aid in engagement, and you can't (system will prevent it ) from going into 4L above 5KPH. (I'm American so I assume that is 3MPH?)