Backing up in 4x4 question: are the wheels suppose to lock?

DrivingInstructor · 10-21-2008, 04:30 AM

Howdy,

In 4x4, when you back up and you turn your wheels to back into the parking spot, the back wheels locked up and stayed lock until I drove forward. Is this normal?

Key points: on pavement, just trying it out

06 tacoma quad cab

Any feed back would be great before I take it to the dealer.

Thank you

ANDYTACOMA · 10-21-2008, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrivingInstructor

Howdy,

In 4x4, when you back up and you turn your wheels to back into the parking spot, the back wheels locked up and stayed lock until I drove forward. Is this normal?

Key points: on pavement, just trying it out

06 tacoma quad cab

Any feed back would be great before I take it to the dealer.

Thank you

Welcome to TW!
Before i attempt to answer your question i have a few for you
1. how hard were you "turning" 35degrees, full lock of the steering wheel?
2. by "lock" i assume the tires stops rotating therefore the truck would no longer move
3. did it seem to "buck" or "jump"

Janster · 10-21-2008, 05:32 AM

Are you sure it was the REAR that locked up?

I'm willing to bet it was the front-end binding up.

You really shouldn't be driving on the pavement in 4WD. And especially - you shouldn't be on the pavement making turns in 4WD.

You're CV joints up front are under way too much stress and can't move when turned at extreme angles. So - they tend to bind up preventing the truck from moving.

When you're experiencing this 'binding' - DO NOT FORCE IT (or something could break).

oldtacomaguy · 10-21-2008, 05:37 AM

Wow, when I went to driving school I got some generic sedan that I don't even remember. You've got some lucky students.

Keason1* · 10-21-2008, 06:00 AM

Do you mean like the rear diff is locking when going in reverse and then disengaging when going forward?
a buddy of mine had a jeep cheroke that did that, made for good burnouts

DrivingInstructor · 10-21-2008, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ANDYTACOMA

Welcome to TW!
Before i attempt to answer your question i have a few for you
1. how hard were you "turning" 35degrees, full lock of the steering wheel?
2. by "lock" i assume the tires stops rotating therefore the truck would no longer move
3. did it seem to "buck" or "jump"

Hi....... I had to turn it quite a bit then it seem to lock and jump... I guess it's the 4x4. What happened is my instructor must of hit the 4x4 and did not realise it......... it works fine today... put on almost 300 kms and some in reverse.

I will try it again but this time on grass......or MUD!!

Thanks again!

ANDYTACOMA · 10-22-2008, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrivingInstructor

Hi....... I had to turn it quite a bit then it seem to lock and jump... I guess it's the 4x4. What happened is my instructor must of hit the 4x4 and did not realise it......... it works fine today... put on almost 300 kms and some in reverse.

I will try it again but this time on grass......or MUD!!

Thanks again!

your welcome! glad ya figured it out

Janster · 10-22-2008, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrivingInstructor

Hi....... I had to turn it quite a bit then it seem to lock and jump... I guess it's the 4x4. What happened is my instructor must of hit the 4x4 and did not realise it......... it works fine today... put on almost 300 kms and some in reverse.

I will try it again but this time on grass......or MUD!!

Thanks again!

Sounds like your instructor needs some 'instruction'.....

DrivingInstructor · 10-22-2008, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janster

Sounds like your instructor needs some 'instruction'.....

yeah........ my fault........thinking she drives a 4x4 Kia......but it's a Kia... not a real truck.... and I should of known better..

Ha!

Janster · 10-23-2008, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrivingInstructor

yeah........ my fault........thinking she drives a 4x4 Kia......but it's a Kia... not a real truck.... and I should of known better..

Ha!

That's funny! Tell her she has 4lo 'envy'.

10-21-2008, 04:30 AM	#1
DrivingInstructor Junior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9368 Location: Thunder Bay Posts: 11 TRO Sport package Long Box 2006 Xtra Cab Automatic Dual brake and dual gas pedal.	Backing up in 4x4 question: are the wheels suppose to lock? Howdy, In 4x4, when you back up and you turn your wheels to back into the parking spot, the back wheels locked up and stayed lock until I drove forward. Is this normal? Key points: on pavement, just trying it out 06 tacoma quad cab Any feed back would be great before I take it to the dealer. Thank you

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Keason1* Doomsday squad:Rampage Joined: Mar 2008, #5246 Location: Mountain Home, ID Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 395 07 PreRunner SR5 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 3" toytech lift. 285-65X18" Dune Grapplers, moto metal rims. K/N cold air intake. 4X Hella 500's, 6K HID's	Do you mean like the rear diff is locking when going in reverse and then disengaging when going forward? a buddy of mine had a jeep cheroke that did that, made for good burnouts __________________ Im from Texas.

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