4wd lo and 4wd hi?

whats the difference between 4wd lo and hi? and when would you use them?

 

exactly what he said but also keep in mind u don't want to use 4lo if u go over 20 MPH

 

How come? I do sometimes checking cows. (drive around in 4 lo above 20 mph)

 

it could mess up your transfer case.

 

I use 4 lo when I need to go really slow and do not want to ride the clutch. Ie: spraying fence lines and sneaking up on pigs. I also like the draft qualities of low range. I pull a 12' chain harrow to spread shit.

 

sometimes I wonder what's the point on getting a pick up truck with no 4x4?
I mean, you never know what can happen in emergency that you get stuck in Mud or whatever... I mean I'm sure FL people get Mud too. Just wondering.

 

It better hold up, my jeep did it for 5 years and my '91 toyota did it for ten years. The '09 better do the same or I'll be pissed.

 

maintenance on your farm i assume. well yeah as long as your not going like over 25 or 30 all the time. you should be allright, but i would refrain from doing this All the time. as it could eventually mess up your transfer case.

 

Yes, farm work.

It is too rough to go that fast most of the time. I usually go back into 4 hi for speed.

 

Spreading shit could be for recreation. It is fun hauling ass and smearing shit with a rail iron and chain harrow. Include some cold beer and some tunes, it's a party. Don't drink and drive on public roads.

 

if your going over 20 then use 4 hi, you wouldnt need 4 lo if you can go 20+mph

 

I don't usually get over 20 mph in 4 lo. The truck handles it fine though. In a draft situation the low gears with the 4x4 gives you wicked torque and traction like a tractor. I use it like one when I have to.

When I have to go really slow, I use 4 lo, you can pick a gear that you can idle in and not ride the clutch. The low range allows the engine to work easier and not get hot.

I guess I'm saying there are more uses than what is listed in the manual for low range.