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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Jim1946, Feb 15, 2021.

  1. Feb 15, 2021 at 9:05 AM
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    Jim1946

    Jim1946 [OP] 2020 TRD Sport 4X4

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    When I shift into 4WD low there is a clunk when the gears shift. Also, what is the Max speed in 4WD low? Can’t find the answers I need in the manual.
     
  2. Feb 15, 2021 at 9:09 AM
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    cemeterybreeze

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    I promise you the answer is in the manual. Also, are you at a dead stop going into 4Lo?
     
  3. Feb 15, 2021 at 9:10 AM
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    Yes. Stopped, foot on brake in neutral.
     
  4. Feb 15, 2021 at 9:12 AM
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    Mine does not clunk and it’s a 20 as well. But yeah, double check your manual. The speeds for each gear are posted in there.
     
  5. Feb 15, 2021 at 9:17 AM
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    Found it.
     
  6. Feb 15, 2021 at 9:19 AM
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    There's also a little card in your sun visor that gives you basic instructions for operating the 4WD system. When in doubt, check it out.
     
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    My 2020 doesn't clunk either. I had a 2001 tundra that did.
     
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    My 2016 doesn't 'clunk', but I can certainly hear it 'click' when I switch to 4Lo with the radio low/off.

    I've done ~35 mph on the speedometer in 4Lo before. Was in deep snow, so the truck was not moving 35 mph.
     
  9. Feb 15, 2021 at 9:31 AM
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    Good to know.
     
  10. Feb 15, 2021 at 9:32 AM
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    I think I’ll go out and play with it some more.
     
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    I'd say top speed for 4LO is probably the top speed you can achieve in 2nd or 3rd gear. Pretty sure 4LO doesn't go above 3rd and it takes a bit of speed to even get it into 3rd IIRC
     
  13. Feb 15, 2021 at 9:35 AM
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    When I'm in 4Lo I stay in first gear .
     
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    No clunk here just maybe a faint click and the light. Just be sure to follow the manual recommendation

    4WD-Shifting between “4H” and “4L”.jpg
     
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    You use "S" mode while in 4Lo?
     
  17. Feb 15, 2021 at 9:42 AM
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    Define clunk vs click and lets start here OP. They all click.
     
  18. Feb 15, 2021 at 9:43 AM
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    I think he's trying to say he never shifts into 2nd because of how high the truck rev's before shifting? I generally stay in 1st when I use 4LO just because I'm not travelling far or fast enough to shift into 2nd
     
  19. Feb 15, 2021 at 9:45 AM
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    It’s definitely a clunk or thud and a slight jolt vs click. From 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd.
     
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    Mine does both. It usually clicks if it's on flat ground and I've used it recently, sometimes it clunks if I haven't used it in a while. Have to keep those fluids moving around. I think the owner's manual talks about this.
     

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