What happens if you drive with 4x4 engaged all the time?
Driving in 4x4 mode all the time?
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TexasPRO4X
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My pro4x is so pleasurable in 4x4 mode, I'm addicted to it!
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I thought Trucks are made for 4x4 use and Cars are made for 2wd. Educate me please!
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Don't know if your addicted to the 4wd or the Jack Daniel's in the cup holder. Lol
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LOL, I think both at the same time. The go good together - don't they?:grin2:
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Not true. They used to quite often come with 4.09 or 4.10 front gears, and 4.11 rear, 4.27 front/4.33 rear, etc.
In a few rare cases, the front was slower, ford 9's were good for that, I believe.
Actually, this is THE most boring vehicle forum I've ever been a member of. I think that says a lot about the Titan. There are complaints, but all in all, they're certainly not as bad as other brands, in my opinion -not even close.
As for this full-time 4x4 business... 100% trolling, but it's pretty funny. Carry on.
As for this full-time 4x4 business... 100% trolling, but it's pretty funny. Carry on.
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you should go with 4lo, in reverse on the pavement turning, while pulling a stump out of the ground. See if nissan fixed their crappy front diff's. 
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Some people are amazed, some enjoy every bit of it, some get bored, some have fun, some get serious, some not so interested, and some get angry. This forum is serving its purpose well! :angel:
All 4X4's always use same gearing for front and rear differentials.
Otherwise the transfer case, trans, drive line and both differentials will bind up to the point of breaking from becoming stressed by increasing tension buildup against one another as you continue to drive on hard or soft surface. On hard surfaces (asphalt, cement, etc.) the front and rear drivetrain, even with same gearing, don't turn at the exact same ratio. Thus, the binding of the front against the rear drive assembly's occur due to good traction with virtually no tire to surface slippage.
On the other hand, surfaces that allow tire slippage such as sand, mud, dirt, wet surface, ice, etc. the front/rear tires will slip on the grounds surface due to tension buildup and relieve binding stress as your tires are rolling across it.
If your just pulling a boat from the water on a hard surface ramp, or going a similar short distance using 4 wheel drive, that's not considered being stressful on the drivetrain assembly. But while traveling on hard non slippery surfaces for other than similar short negligible distances, it's advised to not use 4 wheel drive because eventually the drivetrain will wear down to the point of breaking. Guaranteed!
Otherwise the transfer case, trans, drive line and both differentials will bind up to the point of breaking from becoming stressed by increasing tension buildup against one another as you continue to drive on hard or soft surface. On hard surfaces (asphalt, cement, etc.) the front and rear drivetrain, even with same gearing, don't turn at the exact same ratio. Thus, the binding of the front against the rear drive assembly's occur due to good traction with virtually no tire to surface slippage.
On the other hand, surfaces that allow tire slippage such as sand, mud, dirt, wet surface, ice, etc. the front/rear tires will slip on the grounds surface due to tension buildup and relieve binding stress as your tires are rolling across it.
If your just pulling a boat from the water on a hard surface ramp, or going a similar short distance using 4 wheel drive, that's not considered being stressful on the drivetrain assembly. But while traveling on hard non slippery surfaces for other than similar short negligible distances, it's advised to not use 4 wheel drive because eventually the drivetrain will wear down to the point of breaking. Guaranteed!
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What about driving on wet surface for long distance, when it's raining?
Everyone has their opinion TexasPRO4X. I've never found reason to use 4 wheel drive during hard rains down here in south FL, but if were to be driving in the Northern freezing rain areas I would be more so inclined to lock them in.
Call a few local 4X4 shops and they will give ya a good answer.
Call a few local 4X4 shops and they will give ya a good answer.
You'd be better off getting a quality tire with lots of siping that's made to deal with the elements. These trucks have anti spin/traction aids that keep it pointed in the correct direction.
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So, anti spin/traction aids do not work when in 4x4? I'm thinking if they work in 4x4 I should be fine driving in the rain with 4x4 at 100mph:surprise:
They only shut off in 4L. If you want to do 100 in 4H a Raptor would be more appropriate, then you can even run the rear locker at the same time.
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