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4x4 question need help


204beast
08-16-2007, 12:11 AM
well i notice something today, i dont know if its normal or something i should get looked at
well if my 4x4 is engaged(99 rodeo 3.2l v6)and i turn(wheel cranked almost all the way)turning sharp (left or right going basically idle speed) i noticed that the front wheels or something in the drive mechanism clicks pretty loud(like when a CV boot is going on a car but with a little jerk or something) is that normal or is something screwed up

need some input or help kindda worried just bought the truck last month(cause having a child ) and its mint condtion + saftied + no rust + good price too

Gizmo42
08-16-2007, 12:17 AM
Were you doing it on dry pavement? If so, dont. 4wd on these trucks is made for low traction situations. Using it on dry pavement can cause the axles or t-case to bind and possibly break.

204beast
08-16-2007, 12:25 AM
thanks dude it was by mistake when the 4x4 was engaged on dry pavement so thats normal then?
and how fast can i go on snow with the 4x4 engaged ,this is the first time i own a 4x4 so i dont really know to much about them

boritz
08-16-2007, 12:39 AM
...how fast can i go on snow with the 4x4 engaged..

It depends how fast you want to be travelling when you crash! :grinyes:

4x4 provides traction to move but will not help you to stop any better than 2x4 :eek:

204beast
08-16-2007, 01:07 AM
oh i didnt mean it like that am i able to drive normal speed limit(60klm)

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