4WD Question
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From: Canada
Keep in mind that this is not an AWD system where the 4 wheels are powered independly depending on the need.
The 4x4 system on a truck locks the 4 wheels... When you're on a dry road and try to hard steer at low speed, the front wheels are physically turning quicker than the rear wheels, thus explaining the ''hard steering or braking'' feeling.
Try not to do it - it's really bad on the system.
The 4x4 system on a truck locks the 4 wheels... When you're on a dry road and try to hard steer at low speed, the front wheels are physically turning quicker than the rear wheels, thus explaining the ''hard steering or braking'' feeling.
Try not to do it - it's really bad on the system.
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From: Great Statd of Texas
What year is your truck? Newer trucks (at least '11 and newer, not sure about older) have a traction control system that works like a limited slip, applying brakes on the wheel that's slipping. But honestly, if you have 4x4, then an open rear diff is pretty good for driving on the snow. If you are in 2wd and both rear tires loose traction, you'll get sideways in a hurry. If only 1 rear looses tractions, you will loose momentum, but you'll still be in a straight line. With 4x4, the front tires will help keep you moving forward and in a straight line.
You shouldn't need 4L driving on a snowy street. If a wheel starts to slip, back off the throttle. If it happens when trying to take off, you can try manually shifting to 2nd and take off from that.
You shouldn't need 4L driving on a snowy street. If a wheel starts to slip, back off the throttle. If it happens when trying to take off, you can try manually shifting to 2nd and take off from that.
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Your 2016 has ESOF (electronic shift on the fly). You can shift from 2H to 4h and back with no issues. I always take my foot of the gas pedal when shifting the tcase to ensure everything is spinning at the same speed for the shift. Also, if you leave traction control on, you will really have to try hard to get the tires to spin while taking off. Just put it in 4H and give some extra room for stopping.
What the hell does this have to do with anything in this thread?
What the hell does this have to do with anything in this thread?
Last edited by jp360cj; Oct 17, 2017 at 08:03 AM.
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From: Bay Area, California
It looks like a reference to another thread that if you don't use 4wd the system can fail when you finally decide to rely on it. Much like their comparison to the A/C system and seals/etc.
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