4Hi can be engaged at any street legal speed - with the caveat that none of the wheels should be slipping, i.e. just coast while engaging it. This goes for both parttime and fulltime (if you have a 242 transfer case.)
4Lo should only be engaged or disengaged while rolling at about 2-3mph with the transmission in neutral - if your case is in good shape or you get lucky it may shift properly into 4Lo while stopped as well.
I have a 231 and out at the dunes, I'll toss it into 4hi while I'm driving. And back into 2wd. Its no big deal.
In your case (no pun intended) I would do a fluid flush on the t-case. You never know how much or how often the PO used 4wd. Maybe check u-joints as well.
I have a 231 and out at the dunes, I'll toss it into 4hi while I'm driving. And back into 2wd. Its no big deal.
In your case (no pun intended) I would do a fluid flush on the t-case. You never know how much or how often the PO used 4wd. Maybe check u-joints as well.
Ya that's one of the fluid changes I have yet to do, simply due to lack of experience and time. I've got the Haynes manual tho, so it shouldn't be too hard.
before you get ready to drain the T.C. make sure the fill plug comes out. It will suck monkey poop if you get it drained and can't get the fill plug out. Never happened to me, but I've heard of it enough to think about it every time I get ready to change the fluid.
Could someone kindly explain the proper way to go into and out of 4 low for me?
Incorrect tire sizes will definitely affect how it shifts.Mkay. Maybe I'll test it again now that I have all four tires matched up. When I first got it, there were three different brands in three different sizes. (185 being smallest, 215 being largest. Haha!)
I believe it's 30mm, some have been known to have a huge allen key instead. At that point there isn't much difference between metric and SAE sizes anyways, just pick one that fits fairly snugly and don't get stupid with it.
A 3/8" drive breaker bar or long handle ratchet works real nice for those.
That's what I used, no socket or keys I just stuck my ratchet in there and it's a perfect fit.
Incorrect tire sizes will definitely affect how it shifts.