What happens when I turn switch to 4WD?

johnnyman1 · Feb 14, 2012

Fightnfire said: ↑

When you throw the switch to 4WD your world changes. Mountains that once stood proud and snowy become small hills. Raging rivers that shape those mountains become brooks, creeks no more than ... that deep. Mud pits that have swallowed generations of trucks before you become a simple shallow mud puddle on the way to the hill. Woodland fairies, half naked, dressed in ferns, come pouring from the trees at the tops of the hill. They are drawn to you like a moth to a porch light. You'll grow 4 inches, your IQ will leap by 40 points. You'll buy a tow strap and chuckle as you tuck it away because you know ... you'll never need it.

My friend when you throw that switch, you'll never look back. Your wallet will empty, your fears will ooze out of you like the first piss on a morning after a few to many drinks.

What will happen?

Four wheel fucking drive will happen!

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Or, when going to 4H the truck will automatically do some shit in the transfer case and shift into 4H. Under 55 of course.
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Naked fairies?!?!? Damn stupid PreRunner. Should have gotten a 4x4.

elmo7 · Feb 14, 2012

tigerfan00 said: ↑

You must be new here

This is not a new phenomena, nor will it ever be stopped

Taking a thread deep into the magical offtopic pixie dust land is the way of Tacomaworld
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Right!

It's like when you walk up to your buddies and say something serious, but for some reason it hits the funny bone of one guy, who says something in reply that makes everyone laugh. The person who asked is laughing and says "but I'm serious" and everyone laughs harder. It will subside and someone will give a valid answer eventually. It's just the moment - and sometimes it can't be stopped - you just live in it and enjoy.

Zombie Runner · Feb 14, 2012

BlueT said: ↑

1. 4wd ECU gets input from 4wd switch telling it to go to 4wd mode (blinking 4hi light goes on)
2. 4wd ECU sends power input to the motor ADD on front axle. its momentary so motor turns and then switches off when reaches max position . this is to constantly put pressure on the spring.
3. Once splines align and ring locks front axle. Position switch in ADD tells 4wd ECU that front engaged.
4. 4WD ECU now activates 4wd motor in transfer case. its momentary so motor turns to put the tension on the spring to move fork inside the transfer case.
5. Once splines lined up 4wd gear moves into the 4wd position. 4wd switch tells ECU that 4wd engaged (4hi light goes solid)

...or something along the lines
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+1

fixer5000 said: ↑

its too bad it took 25 posts for him to get a real answer though. theres a lot of wasted space here lately. can we not stay on topic?

bluet youre the man !
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thats what I was thinking. while there were some funny answers , no one actualy gave the guy an answer... Everyone thinks they are a damn comedian

Fightnfire · Feb 14, 2012

Some of you guys need to lighten up a bit, srsly. I didn't insult or ridicule. I sat down at my desk on a dreary Seattle Monday morning and tried to bring a little light to my day, it made me smile writing it and I hoped it would bring a smile to some others as well.

These are forums. This is the Internet.

If every post here went ignored until it got an actual nuts on answer Tacomaworld would be a very dry boring place. Most of us probably wouldn't be here.

I could have replied with "What happens when you switch to 4WD?" "Ya know, I'm not really sure but that involves ATRAC so why don't I go grab David and Whip to explain it to you"

TacoDaTugBoat · Feb 14, 2012

Pugga said: ↑

A very expensive solution! I want 2Lo for maneuvering trailers around, it seems like the reverse gear isn't very low and has some trouble backing heavy trailer up hills. I'm not going to drop in a new transfer case just for that purpose. Someone did a write up on how to put a switch on the ADD actuator so you can put your truck in 4Lo but the front end won't 'lock' if you will. That's a much more cost effective solution in my opinion.
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link?

Fightnfire · Feb 14, 2012

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/195424-2wd-lo-mod.html

From Searching "2lo"

JEP · Feb 14, 2012

Fightnfire said: ↑

When you throw the switch to 4WD your world changes. Mountains that once stood proud and snowy become small hills. Raging rivers that shape those mountains become brooks, creeks no more than ... that deep. Mud pits that have swallowed generations of trucks before you become a simple shallow mud puddle on the way to the hill. Woodland fairies, half naked, dressed in ferns, come pouring from the trees at the tops of the hill. They are drawn to you like a moth to a porch light. You'll grow 4 inches, your IQ will leap by 40 points. You'll buy a tow strap and chuckle as you tuck it away because you know ... you'll never need it.

My friend when you throw that switch, you'll never look back. Your wallet will empty, your fears will ooze out of you like the first piss on a morning after a few to many drinks.

What will happen?

Four wheel fucking drive will happen!

..
..

Or, when going to 4H the truck will automatically do some shit in the transfer case and shift into 4H. Under 55 of course.
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Reading this just made my day brighter! I know it's been said 20 times before but what an epic reply.

2004TacomaSR5 · Feb 14, 2012

Fightnfire said: ↑

Some of you guys need to lighten up a bit, srsly. I didn't insult or ridicule. I sat down at my desk on a dreary Seattle Monday morning and tried to bring a little light to my day, it made me smile writing it and I hoped it would bring a smile to some others as well.

These are forums. This is the Internet.

If every post here went ignored until it got an actual nuts on answer Tacomaworld would be a very dry boring place. Most of us probably wouldn't be here.

I could have replied with "What happens when you switch to 4WD?" "Ya know, I'm not really sure but that involves ATRAC so why don't I go grab David and Whip to explain it to you"
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Agreed, that post made me smile! Wish I would have read it today though because today sorta sucks lol.

Utard · Feb 14, 2012

babytruck said: ↑

I bought this truck and I've never used 4wd and STILL haven't.
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Per the owners manual:

Four-wheel drive usage frequency
You should drive in four-wheel drive for at least 10 miles (16 km) each
month.
This will assure that the front-drive components are lubricated.

RV7Garage · Feb 14, 2012

babytruck said: ↑

I also bought a motorcycle having only ridden a mini bike before. I had no problem adjusting to the size difference as long as I switched to a Corbin seat....
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Nice choice in seats. Looooove my Corbin solo saddle! And yes, I'm just doing my part to completely derail this thread!

Steves104x4 · Feb 14, 2012

Hollow Road Rider · Nov 26, 2012

Fightnfire said: ↑

When you throw the switch to 4WD your world changes. Mountains that once stood proud and snowy become small hills. Raging rivers that shape those mountains become brooks, creeks no more than ... that deep. Mud pits that have swallowed generations of trucks before you become a simple shallow mud puddle on the way to the hill. Woodland fairies, half naked, dressed in ferns, come pouring from the trees at the tops of the hill. They are drawn to you like a moth to a porch light. You'll grow 4 inches, your IQ will leap by 40 points. You'll buy a tow strap and chuckle as you tuck it away because you know ... you'll never need it.
Four wheel fucking drive will happen!
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When I see this I can't help but remember my first 4X4 pick up, an F150. I asked the service manager about adding tow hooks... he looked at his tech and said "Hell yes, them hooks should come standard. "You know when you git a 4X4 you're 'gonna be drivin' some place you shouldn't oughtta be"!

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