How do I use 4WD and not destroy my truck?

No, I am not saying that.
There could potentially be some damage if you turn sharp and put the driveline in a bind.
(And is this a serious question, or did you already know the answer?)

 

People always talk crap about how I'm on 4LO 100% of the time, and when I see them struggle I make sure they know I'm laughing at them. Lol

Also the same concept can be said about using bigger tires and staying with stock gears when everyday normal driving. I've seen parts fail.

 

It's why I usually offer to hold up the rear of the group off-road if I'm with a bunch of people that have autos haha. Me puttin along in 4lo while everyone else wants to go faster.

 

Do you go up to 5th in 4LO?

 

Yup, though usually if I'm in 5th for very long it probably means I should just switch to 4hi


(sorry for going off topic OP but the question was definitely answered more than a few times)

 

Yeah makes sense. There's hardly any trails around here where I'd need to go up to 5th, but I have done it several times.

 

There's going a lot of scenic views this weekend. The snows been coming down all day. My drive home tonight.

 

Damn!

 

He's got a triple core aluminum radiator

 

Either that or Jack Frost is riding shotgun

 

That was 2 minutes into my drive.

 

Awe hell yeah that's beautiful

 

How dare you not let your vehicle warm up before driving.

 

It was 19° out

 

Probably uses the wrong oil weight too

 

And uses coolant instead of antifreeze

 

I got lost at 4WD for wet pavement

 

Pulled this factory info from the 97 Taco Owner's Manual for those who may have converted their PreRunner to 4WD and need basic info. See attached .PDF

Covers -

J shift operation
2-4 operation
Free Wheeling Hubs (aka Manual Hubs)
A.D.D.
Rear Diff Lock operation

This image is of the Transfer Case operating instructions 'card' that slips into that plastic pocket on the driver side sun visor. It's part# is 36369-35390



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA7_LHpqERE