I was wondering if this is normal. When I drive in 4hi and am turning into a parking spot for example and when I have the wheel at close to full turn the drivetrain seems to jerk a lot. Sometimes I just avoid full wheel turning to avoid that sensation. Thanks for any responses!

that's because when you turn in 4 wheel drive, all 4 wheels are turning
on a different radius, so each wheel is turning at a different speed,
which causes binding among drivetrain components, which causes the
herky jerky feeling.



I sure hope you aren't using 4wd on the street(unless racing in a straight line)http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley2.gif


Edited by: kevmo14

avoid full lock in 4wd because of the binding that will occur, it is normal, to a degree.

Especially on dry pavement. On the snow, I don't feel it! :)

The only time on the street when I use it(4hi) is when it just starts to rain, and the road is very slick or I am in between "mud pits" and dont want to switch back and forth a lot. Is it bad to use it on the streets when it is raining?

Don't know Tx. roads but here in Fl during/after hard rain I'll put it in 4hi so front tires won't pull so hard when hitting deep water spots on the side of the road, but only in 4wd when road is straight, turn it off for curves, actually the way weather has been down here this summer don't think I've used 2wd at allhttp://dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley36.gif

It's not a good idea to drive on dry pavement in 4WD You CAN break
stuff. When in 4WD, the front wheels and rear wheels are both getting
tourque. There is no "differential" action in the transfer case to allow the
front wheels to spin faster (than the rears) in turns, so there has to be
slipping. If the wheels can't slip a little, there is binding, jerking, clanking,
and a lot of stress put on the front driveline. Just think about how an
open diff. works as compared to a locked diff. The transfer case is acting
like a locked diff. or spool.

It is not wise at all to use 4x4 or wet or dry pavement. In 4x4 on wet
pavement, if you get into a skid, you will not be able to steer out of
it unless you have the presence of mind to take it out of 4x4 when skid
starts.

I see now, I think I will start being more judicious when using my 4hi. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/hihi.gif

Low traction conditions is the reason you bought 4 wheel drive. I don't usually run mine when it is just a normal rain storm but if it is a down pour and a lot of standing water it will help keep you in a straight line. The best way to prevent a skid is to use 4 wheel drive when conditions dictate. The best way to get out of a skid is to get on the power in 4 wheel drive. Practice in a big snow covered parking lot before you need it out on the road. Later! Frank

don't drive in 4wd on pavment Snow or dirt only

Practice in a big snow covered parking lot before you need it out on the road. Later! Frank





Dont do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





YOU MAKE ICY TRACK THAT DON'T ALL WAYS PLOW UP.


And make the lot pain in ass to clean packed snow.

Low traction conditions is the reason you bought 4
wheel drive. I don't usually run mine when it is just a normal rain
storm but if it is a down pour and a lot of standing water it will help
keep you in a straight line. The best way to prevent a skid is to use 4
wheel drive when conditions dictate. The best way to get out of a skid
is to get on the power in 4 wheel drive. Practice in a big snow
covered parking lot before you need it out on the road. Later!
Frank



This is bad advise everywhere I know as I have been driving all manor of
4x4's for over 30 years now. You cannot get out or steer out of a skid
in 4wd on rain slick roads or ice. The 4x4 button is false security and
when the skid comes you will not steer out of it, especailly under
power on a slick surface. (full time 4x4 with a load proportioning
differentail is a bit different but this is not used here) Also,
It is kinda bad to do it in a unplowed lot and make life harder for the
guy that has to clear it. (I know as I clear them too) Try it in clear
and empty snowpacked or icy lot if you must.

Edited by: snoman