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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 08:04 AM
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Stupid 4WD Question

Hey all...pardon the newbie question here...this is my first 4wd truck. Question is can I leave the truck parked for a day or two with 4wd engaged?

I'm preparing for the hurricane here in South Florida and I have shelter for the truck but when it comes time to get back in the truck I will need 4wd immediately in order to get out...
 
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 08:30 AM
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Yes you can.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 09:00 AM
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Yep, and good luck, stay safe!
 
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 10:07 AM
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One minor addition:
If your front hubs can be manually locked, you might consider locking both hubs manually as well. There are occasions when the auto locking hubs fail to lock (vacuum line problems, for example), so if you really want to prepare as thoroughly as possible, manually lock them. Of course, if you have properly functioning auto locking hubs, this is unnecessary.
Good luck with the storm!
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 10:15 AM
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Thanks guys!
 
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 12:39 PM
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I know its no issue parking it like that but I have heard that you should not extensively drive it in 4WD on dry pavement. Be careful, stay safe.
 
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