new 2013 help with 4x4
#1
new 2013 help with 4x4
Hi everyone,
I bought a my 13' last year and have not needed 4x4 so far until today. I know to drive in snow I need to turn **** to 4hi, but what happens when I pull out the ****?
thanks...sorry just new to the 4x4 world
I bought a my 13' last year and have not needed 4x4 so far until today. I know to drive in snow I need to turn **** to 4hi, but what happens when I pull out the ****?
thanks...sorry just new to the 4x4 world
#3
pull out the **** =
push in the **** =
and what would i use each for....examples?
#5
Senior Member
If you have a **** that pulls out it means you have an electronic locking rear axle. You can lock your rear axle at will. Normally you have limited slip which means the wheels only lock if one starts spinning. Don't lock it and then drive around town on dry pavement. It won't handle as good. It's for getting out of sticky situations or putting a boat in the water ect without having to use 4x4. Also not to be a dick but the first thing I did when I bought my truck was spend a few hours reading the owners manual to familiarize myself with all the features. You should do this.
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Ricktwuhk (02-13-2014)
#6
Here in north Ohio, I've only needed 4x4 + E-locker when going through 8" of snow on unplowed streets.
#7
If you have a **** that pulls out it means you have an electronic locking rear axle. You can lock your rear axle at will. Normally you have limited slip which means the wheels only lock if one starts spinning. Don't lock it and then drive around town on dry pavement. It won't handle as good. It's for getting out of sticky situations or putting a boat in the water ect without having to use 4x4. Also not to be a dick but the first thing I did when I bought my truck was spend a few hours reading the owners manual to familiarize myself with all the features. You should do this.
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#8
Try this:
I was in your position a few months back. Youtube has some great videos demonstrating the differences and use of differentials.
EDIT: One more good video:
Your truck has an open differential unless you lock the rear end.
I was in your position a few months back. Youtube has some great videos demonstrating the differences and use of differentials.
EDIT: One more good video:
Your truck has an open differential unless you lock the rear end.
Last edited by AutoLysis; 02-13-2014 at 11:16 AM.
#9
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The electronic-locking rear differential, when engaged, locks the rear axle completely to provide enhanced traction at both rear wheels at the same time. The electronic-locking rear differential is fully integrated with the AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®) system to deliver excellent control when traveling on- or off-road.
Also this.