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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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4 Wheel Drive Speed?

This is the first 4x4 that I have owned, and I am just curious what speeds I can go into/out of 4Hi. I know going in and out of 4 Lo, you have to be basically stopped, or going extremely slow, but what about 4 Hi? What is the top speed to drive in 4 Hi?

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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 08:53 PM
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Your owners man. will tell you. I'll shift mine in and out 60 or less. And drive it as hard as the conditions will alow me.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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I keep it below 30 MPH, just to be safe.

For 4LO you WILL be stopped with your transmission in N.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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Also make sure you are not on dry pavement or surface that will prevent some slippage needed for 4wd. To go to 4wd low you have to fully stop,, neutral, brake on, then select 4wd low. Warning,, you will get stuck if you use this due to limited speed. It is for pulling really heavy loads when traction is marginal. Use 4wd HI for 99 % of your 4wd needs. Jim
 
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 03:04 AM
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I go as fast as conditions will allow in 4-hi. usually 50 or 60
 
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by vettdvr
Also make sure you are not on dry pavement or surface that will prevent some slippage needed for 4wd. To go to 4wd low you have to fully stop,, neutral, brake on, then select 4wd low. Warning,, you will get stuck if you use this due to limited speed. It is for pulling really heavy loads when traction is marginal. Use 4wd HI for 99 % of your 4wd needs. Jim
Another use of 4x4 low is for very slowly descending icy or muddy hills without having to use the brakes. You'll have much better control.
 
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