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2016 4WD set up

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Mr. Torgue, Dec 3, 2015.

  1. Dec 3, 2015 at 12:31 AM
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    Mr. Torgue

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    Hi everyone,

    So I've been reading up on the 3rd Gen 4WD system and saw its one of those that you shouldn't have engaged on dry pavement which isn't a big deal since most 4WD systems are like that but I read something about even in snowy conditions if the roads been plowed it shouldn't be used? I'm planning on doing lots of trips up to the mountains this winter and was hoping some people could weigh in on how the system performs in icy conditions. Thanks in advance.
     
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  3. Dec 3, 2015 at 12:48 AM
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    If my wheels are slipping I use it. If I have decent traction I don't l.
     
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    if the back tires aren't slipping, you have no need to engage 4wd. It a solid coupler and isn't designed for high speed or turns with high traction.
     
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    A snowy plowed road is considered a dry or wet (like rain) road.

    A road that has been plowed that has iced over is like (or actually worse than) an unplowed road, so 4wd is fine.

    Keep in mind that while 4wd might help you move, even on ice, it will not help you stop. Proper winter tires or chains are in order.
     
  7. Dec 3, 2015 at 6:34 AM
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    My main concern is how on some roads it can go from snow and ice to clear and back again in the span of a couple miles. It seems like it would be a pain in the rear to engage and disengage it every time traction changed.
     
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    You are fine going through a patch of dry so long as you aren't maneuvering heavily. Relatively straight driving on mixed winter roads is fine in 4h. You don't want to be turning around in a parking lot or anything.
     
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    a pain to turn a knob?
     
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    Same thing for me. First time 4x4, got it because I was sick of driving snowy roads in the mountains in my 2 wheel drive Tacoma.
    So 4H on roads that are patchy with snow, and plowed roads is fine? Anything fully snow covered, semi deep snow, or Ice you do 4L. Would you use Multi Terrain Select for snowy/patchy roads?
     
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    You don't want 4L on anything slick pretty much ever. On ice and snow you're better served by as little torque as possible to get you going.
     
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    as long as your not trying to do a full lock turn, leave it in 4H, I tell the warden during the winter, use the dam 4WD and leave it in 4H (just disengage it before parking), its why we got the dam 4WD truck.

    smh, I guess your don't drive on multiple traction surfaces a lot during a short stretch of road. try turning the knob once you see the snow/ice and see how loud that clunk is when it engages on a slipping wheel.
     
  13. Dec 3, 2015 at 7:10 AM
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    just let off the throttle a little bit while you switch to and from 4x4 (to take the load off of the drivetrain) and the clunk goes away. the clunk isn't hurting anything, so the only problem really is just a sound that you don't like hearing.
     
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    by the time the 4wd engages, your either sliding, etc.

    and then your turning it off, then you run into another patch and turning it on.

    yep its not a pain to constantly turn a knob for no effect :) compared to just leaving it in 4H as the other person was asking.
     
  15. Dec 3, 2015 at 7:18 AM
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    so leave it in 4h then and only switch out if you need to turn.

    why not run chains or winter tires if it's truly that bad?
     
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    Snow covered or ice/snow gets 4H. Switching is easy,,,just turn the knob as others have said. Do take your foot off the throttle while doing it, you don't need the thunk, has to be harder on components. I use it al the time to get out of my sub-division onto main streets. Just easier as others have said, I got it so I might as well use it.
     
  17. Dec 3, 2015 at 9:34 AM
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    For your average city driving no, but you've obviously never been driving through northern Maine or Canada where the conditions can change every few corners. Worst I've been in was one long trip to Fort Kent Maine where the conditions went front perfect to shit then a total white out out of nowhere. But a few miles before and after there was nothing. It was just getting dark towing a 4 place trailer and the weather had no such forecast but not unusual for that area. There's no way I'd want to be taking my hands off the wheel switching in and out of 4wd.
     
  18. Dec 3, 2015 at 9:44 AM
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    Thanks for all the info guys. First 4x4 every own here also. I'm from Texas so I'm not worried about snow but would like to travel to see some. My question is does anyone know if the Goodyear MTR are good for icy snow conditions?
     
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    For real snow conditions you want snow tires...simple. For occasional snow All Season will get you by. Icy conditions you want soft rubber compound and lots of patience. Go slow to get home.
     
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