4x4 owners - transfer case shifting question

We got our first significant snow here so I have been in and out of 4x4 often in the past couple days. I find the electric transfer case goes into 4x4 a lot quicker if I push in the clutch when I go from 2HI to 4HI. Is this something anyone else does? Any reason not to do it? Any other tips? To me it stands to reason that clutching it relaxes the drivetrain to make it shift more easily but I am just surmising so any comments appreciated.

 

You got it right. Pushing in the clutch or simply rolling off the gas will unbind the drive line and she will pop in easier. Does it on my truck and I have the auto.

 

Exactly...the less torque on the driveline the better.

Whether its letting the clutch in... Taking your foot off the gas... wheels straight.... flat ground... whatever works.

 

I was about to ask this exact question so thanks!! I've never had electric shift 4x4 before, always extra shifter on the floor so I wasn't quite sure what was best.

 

Good to know, thanks guys.
Will never need the 4x4 in snow here, I do get in the sand.

 

Thanks so much for the comments. I have also had both electric and manual 4x4 before on other trucks and I usually have found that pushing in the clutch helps it to shift, but just didn't know if the system on this truck works any differently. I know that when you have the manual lever to shift into 4x4 it sure moves easier if you go slower and push in clutch or shift to neutral on an automatic. So you can see what that electric actuator system is up against when completing the changeover from two- to four-wheel drive, especially if it's very cold.