Guest Nephilim Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Picked it up yesterday and have got the owners manual on order. I have a question regarding the operation of the 4 wheel drive system. I can't seem to get it into 4 low, I was told to have the vehicle stopped and to push down on the 4WD shifter and pull it back, I don't know if I'm missing something here or if there's a mechanical problem. It's got an automatic transmission and it seems to go into 4 high ok. Would someone be kind enough to school me on the do's and dont's of this system? BTW, this board looks pretty nice Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mookie Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Welcome! If the R50's are like our older Wd21's ('87-'95 Pathys), did you put the tranny in neutral first before attempting to shift into 4lo? As I said, I'm not sure if this is required for the newer Pathys or not. Someone will correct me and point us in the right direction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 "Nephilim" Interesting name. That would be my guess, Neutral for 4low. Welcome to the Boards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Hey there - welcome to the board!! to go to 4-lo: I stop the truck, put it into neutral, pull the shift back to 4 hi & then neutral, then push & pull down to 4low... easy peasy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 You may also just want to look underneath from the drivers side. If the set up is anything like the WD21s, you can see the shifter at the tranny, and there can just be stuff/crap there blocking it. A shot of lube on the lock out bracket can never hurt either. Take a look and if you can see it, it will be clear... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Welcome. Yep, put the trannie in N first, then shift to 4low (same to get back out). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 welcome and use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nephilim Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 Hey there - welcome to the board!! to go to 4-lo: I stop the truck, put it into neutral, pull the shift back to 4 hi & then neutral, then push & pull down to 4low... easy peasy!! Thanks Pezzy, ( and everyone else for the warm welcome) I finally managed to get it into 4 low.....but it grinds when I do.....is this normal? Should I consider taking this thing back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 I found the first few times I put it into 4 lo it wasnt very graceful... I guess I was a bit nervous about doing it wrong... just make sure it's in neutral, and make sure you have it all the way in gear in one easy pull... If youre really uncomfortable with it - take it to the dealer (assuming you got it from a dealer) and have them have a look - and maybe show you how to do it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 The Transfer cases on these trucks are finnicky. If you pull it too fast, it'll grind. If you pull it too slow, it'll grind. Just one smooth motion, you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisb Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 (edited) Ah the perfect I love you gift. A Pathfinder Welcome aboard Denis Edited September 24, 2005 by denisb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headpeace Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 welcome neph, venge and pezz are right, my does that every once in a while, just takes some practise to figure out the right speed/motion that your T case likes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nephilim Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 Alrighty than, thanks all, I can see that I have some "lernin" to do and that I've come to the right place. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeMike Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Mine take a few good jerks of the lever to get it into 4 low, Like others have said, its pretty finniky. But a great truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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