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feels like 4wd crab walk - i have a 2wd

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by graphicideas1, Sep 27, 2010.

  1. Sep 27, 2010 at 8:18 PM
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    graphicideas1

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    When i back out of my driveway in reverse and turn wheel to go forward. It almost feels like a slight case of 4wd crab walk but i have a 2wd. Any ideas on what this is? I have a '08 4 door 2wd sport
     
  2. Sep 27, 2010 at 8:19 PM
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    01tacoprerunner

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  3. Sep 27, 2010 at 8:20 PM
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    Do you mean you press on the gas and the truck doesn't do much then it jumps forward. Beacuse that is just a time delay for the Auto tranny to wake up.
     
  4. Sep 27, 2010 at 8:21 PM
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    steve o 77

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    Have you changed the diff oil?
     
  5. Sep 28, 2010 at 4:15 AM
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    I move but i have a svery slight jerking or shutter coming from the truck not the motor
     
  6. Sep 28, 2010 at 6:00 AM
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    FYI don't google image search "crab walk" at work, lol :D

    I would check and/or change your diff fluid and add the proper amount of friction modifier.
     
  7. Sep 28, 2010 at 6:30 AM
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    Burgman

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    Most likely issue is the difff fluid in ur lsd diff does not have enough friction modifier... most peolple recommend not putting synthetic fluids In it allows this kind of behavior
     
  8. Sep 28, 2010 at 7:07 AM
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    This is kind of a stupid question because I don't know if one is available in a 2WD model but do you have a rear locker? Could be the problem.
     
  9. Sep 28, 2010 at 7:14 AM
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  10. Sep 28, 2010 at 7:27 AM
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    Take off the E-Brake man!!



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