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can't stop spinning · 04-25-2008, 11:11 AM

Sorry about the noobish type question, but this is my first truck, and I'm curious. I know there is a huge difference in gearing, but what is the advantage of using 4 low? When would a person use it?

I've found it helps a little in really deep/loose snow, but why is that? Is more power going to the front wheels?

thanks

Codiac · 04-25-2008, 01:39 PM

It doesn't give you anymore traction, just lower gearing which keeps the power to the ground. This truck has plenty of power so it's not needed very often. Example: You might use it if you were pulling a trailer thru heavy sand, mud, etc, etc. The truck and trans wouldn't have to work so hard to pull thru it in low 4.

jtruck618 · 04-25-2008, 02:15 PM

4 lo is for the most extreme, low speed conditions. Climbing steep hills, pulling heavy loads through something nasty or pulling out a stuck truck.

jpnca · 04-25-2008, 07:35 PM

When To Use 4WD Off Road - What Does 4WD Mean - Types of Four Wheel Drive Systems

Codiac · 04-25-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jpnca

When To Use 4WD Off Road - What Does 4WD Mean - Types of Four Wheel Drive Systems

Yep......pretty much what I said.

04-25-2008, 11:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
can't stop spinning Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 29	4 Low Sorry about the noobish type question, but this is my first truck, and I'm curious. I know there is a huge difference in gearing, but what is the advantage of using 4 low? When would a person use it? I've found it helps a little in really deep/loose snow, but why is that? Is more power going to the front wheels? thanks __________________ 04 SRT-4 11.291@125.94 08 Tundra... no time yet

04-25-2008, 01:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Codiac Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Helena, Montana Posts: 793	It doesn't give you anymore traction, just lower gearing which keeps the power to the ground. This truck has plenty of power so it's not needed very often. Example: You might use it if you were pulling a trailer thru heavy sand, mud, etc, etc. The truck and trans wouldn't have to work so hard to pull thru it in low 4. __________________ 2008 DC 4x4 TRD IBTO I ain't as good as I once was but I am as good once as I ever was.

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jpnca Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 1,884	When To Use 4WD Off Road - What Does 4WD Mean - Types of Four Wheel Drive Systems __________________

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04-25-2008, 02:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
jtruck618 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 319	4 lo is for the most extreme, low speed conditions. Climbing steep hills, pulling heavy loads through something nasty or pulling out a stuck truck.

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