Use of low range
Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 28, 2003 at 20:04
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Jason (macca)
When I select low range in my Prado, the centre diff automatically locks. There is no way around the centre diff lock as it is mechanically activated when selecting low range.
My question is, what risk is there of doing damage by selecting low range to reverse my boat up the driveway(concrete drive). How much can I afford to turn the wheels????? Or should I avoid using low range??
I seem to be giving my clutch a flogging when reversing up the driveway. Not sure if it is my driving technique or the clutch. The boat weighs 1800kg - 1900kg.
Any comments greatly appreciated.
Reply By: Chris (W.A.) - Wednesday, Oct 29, 2003 at 04:35
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2003 at 04:35
Jason,
You have to remember that the standard centre difflock button is not like the aftermarket "diff lockers" that you get from ARB or Opposite Lock. I'm no expert but from my understanding the "difflock" button like on
mine is just on the gearbox and partially locks the diffs, not truly locks, like the aftermarket ones.
I have the same centre difflock button as
well and wouldn't worry about windup.
Regards,Nice southerly coastal fishing trip someday.
Chris
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Follow Up By: Jason (macca) - Wednesday, Oct 29, 2003 at 04:51
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2003 at 04:51
Chris,
My Prado does not have the button on the dash. The center diff is locked mechanically when selecting low range. I believe pre 2000 Prado's had the button on the dash.
Not knowing too much about 4wd's in general, I am a bit worried that I may end up busting something if I used low range on the concrete.
Jason
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