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Correct way to shift to Low Range

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ConantTaco, Jul 28, 2021.

  1. Jul 28, 2021 at 11:11 AM
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    ConantTaco

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    Every truck I've ever had had a different method to shift the Transfer Case into Low Range.
    For the 2021 Tacoma TRD Off-road, if I understand correctly,

    Full Stop

    Auto Transmission in Neutral

    Turn Selector Knob into Low
    Wait for flashing light for Lo Range to become solid on

    Transmission back into Drive

    Am I close.
    The manual isn't perfectly clear.
     
  2. Jul 28, 2021 at 11:12 AM
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    You've gotta switch to 4-hi first while still in drive.
     
  3. Jul 28, 2021 at 11:13 AM
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    And I believe reverse order to get back out of it...
     
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  4. Jul 28, 2021 at 11:14 AM
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    nucl3ar

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    If you still struggle after what trdsilver mentioned, try getting on as level as a ground you can get. Some have struggled to get it into 4Lo while on an incline.
     
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  5. Jul 28, 2021 at 11:15 AM
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    In hindsight i should have used 4 low to pull that stump out of the ground but 4 high with momentum worked fine
     
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  6. Jul 28, 2021 at 11:17 AM
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    I got it. Run the Front Axle in my 4 Hi before and after using 4 LO.
    I sure miss levers!!
     
  7. Jul 28, 2021 at 11:21 AM
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    Right. The Drivetrain is in a Neutral or "Relaxed" state on level ground.
     
  8. Jul 28, 2021 at 11:23 AM
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    might be a good idea if necessary on a hill or not relaxed state to pull the E brake and have that hold the truck instead of binding the drivetrain to hold.
     

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