Slow down when turning the wheel in 4WD

Recently due to some snow in the area, I put my 2014 Tacoma DC into 4 wheel drive.

Everything runs fine. Only weird thing is when I turn the wheel a good amount the truck seems to slow down like something is holding it back. Only happens in 4 wheel drive but don't really know what is going on.

Thoughts?

 

The road surface isn’t slippery enough to allow the front tires to spin so the driveline starts to bind up. In 4HI the front and rear axles are locked together and must spin at the same rate it in a turn they travel a different distance so the front/rear differentials must allow tire slip to make up the difference. If the tires have too much traction it won’t happen and you’ll feel what you describe. Easiest way around it is to drive to where you’re going in 4HI and switch it back to 2HI in the parking lot before pulling into a space.

 

Ok. So nothing is really wrong, just how the 4 wheel drive system was built. Thanks

 

You got it

 

Lets no forget to add do not put it into 4x4 just because there is snow in the area. Only use it when you actually need it. Using it on dry or just wet payment may lead to problems. One beauty of it being controlled with the push of a button is you do not have to get out to engage the hubs. So just engage it when on a surface that will allow some slippage. It is also a good idea if not already done is to read the owners manual.

 

Any time you're in 4X4 your turning radius is limited, even on slippery surfaces. Use 4X4 only as needed. It can be helpful to get moving, especially on inclines, or when driving up inclines. But once underway on relatively level ground you don't need it unless you're in extreme conditions with 6-8" or more snow. Not really needed for a light snow. The hardest thing to do on snow is stop. 4X4 doesn't help with that.