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4wd on the move

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07 Jan 2019 18:38 #200132 by Cremator1
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Hi all ok so got an auto I am getting a bit worried about using the 4wd on it used it on the farm fields track ok .but I I am worried when the snow comes live on a lane so no snowploughs go up it so yes I no I can put it in 4wd but do I have to keep stopping to take it out of 4wd when road I’d clear of snow and then stop again to put it back in 4wd when I come across now on the road hope makes sense any advice would be great before the snow comes. On the farm I just put it in 4wd and leave it many thanks dawn

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07 Jan 2019 18:46 #200134 by adrianr
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You can put it into 4wd at up to 60mph on a straight road, and take it out again - there should be instructions on the sun visor. Makes it really simple.

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07 Jan 2019 18:50 #200135 by Riccy
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Jimnys dont have a central diff, which means the transfer box can be damaged by continued driving on grippy surfaces in 4x4. Short distances on and off tarmac are ok in 4x4, but dont leave it there.

You need to take it out of 4x4 but its not necessary to stop to do that (between 4 high and 2 high). You only need to stop if its in 4 Low. I believe you can change from 2 to 4 high box (or vice versa) at up to 60mph, certainly easy enough at low speeds.

This does mean you need to be careful in 2wd of black ice, so you really cant go any faster or stop any better than an ordinary car on that sort of mixed surface.

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07 Jan 2019 18:51 #200136 by Cremator1
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Yes I have read on here about it but is it really ok to do it also mine is auto and to put it in 4wd while it’s still u have to put it in neutral and foot on the brake

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07 Jan 2019 18:55 #200137 by Riccy
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do you have a stick shifter for the transfer box, or buttons on the dashboard. Im not familiar with auto's. Lambert will be along shortly and he will know...

J999 MNY, ULYSSES M18 VVT with ITB's Dyno tested at 130hp

Pickup/tipper, R7me gearbox & 6.4 Rocklobster, 31" Toyo MT, 2x ARB air locker 3.9 diffs in braced axles, 6" total lift, Floating rear conversion, Raptor painted, CB, Recaro's, Caged, etc, etc...

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07 Jan 2019 18:56 #200138 by Cremator1
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Hi Riccy I have the buttons on mine x

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07 Jan 2019 19:38 #200142 by Riccy
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I would defo try it and see, on the manuals its fine to do that (especially with the push button ones). Maybe the handbook is your friend here also :-)

J999 MNY, ULYSSES M18 VVT with ITB's Dyno tested at 130hp

Pickup/tipper, R7me gearbox & 6.4 Rocklobster, 31" Toyo MT, 2x ARB air locker 3.9 diffs in braced axles, 6" total lift, Floating rear conversion, Raptor painted, CB, Recaro's, Caged, etc, etc...

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07 Jan 2019 20:23 #200147 by Cremator1
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Hi looked nothing on sun visor about 4wd and can’t seem to see an think in hand book about the auto says u can do it but not how to do it lol

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07 Jan 2019 23:54 #200150 by Busta
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Just drive along and push the button.

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08 Jan 2019 00:59 #200153 by zukebob
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I also have an auto and you can put it into 4H on the move without issue.

I started out with nothing & still have most of it left

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08 Jan 2019 05:09 #200158 by Lambert
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I can confirm in the high range 2x4 and 4x4 swap on the move. Between ranges neutral and brakes on.

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08 Jan 2019 17:38 #200186 by Cremator1
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Hi thanks all will give it a go over weekend

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