A ? about reverse in 4x4 mode

[NightWolf]

1991 teranno

 

rever in 2w is perfect turning in reverse is fine

 

but in 4x4 mode going striaght back is okish

but turn it shakes like its trying to grip or something

only does it in 4x4 mode

revers back tunn and its just hard couldn't imaging it would be any good fon the beach as it would dig down

[Simon]

It's the transfer case binding because the tires are spinning at different speeds when turning (inner front tire will spin at a different speed than the outer, and the rears)

 

It'll do the same thing going forward if you turn sharp.

[1994SEV6]

^^^ Yep.

Sounds like typical tire hop. That's why you should try to only use 4x4 in slippery surfaces. If there is room for slippage, then this shaking won't happen. If you continue to use 4x4 on surfaces with high friction (such as the road), parts will be subject to wear and tear. It will be your tires taking the damage, or even worse, your T-case taking the hit.

[NightWolf]

thank you for the answer so 2wH all the time then so when do you use the 4x4 will it do it on a beach what if on a hardish track what do u put it in

[Slartibartfast]

2H is usually good enough. If you get stuck in 2H, go 4H until you're clear. 4H should be fine on a beach. Basically, if there's enough traction for 2H, there's probably too much for 4H.

Edited April 3, 2012 by Slartibartfast