N
Neil Klaer
Guest
I have a 1976 SWB Toyota Landcruiser with a dodgy handbrake, so need to park
it in gear when on a slope to stop it going places. I was on a particularly
steep slope and it could still slowly creep along, so engaged 4x4 low range
to stop that (it works well). I also have a notice on my dash warning not to
engage 4wd without having the front hubs locked as this might cause damage.
I don't have limited slip diffs or any other fancy gear - is it true that
engaging 4wd (or especially low range 4wd) without the front hubs being
locked can cause some kind of damage as the notice says? My understanding is
that the front drive train will be operating, but the front wheels will
simply be disconnected and spin freely.
it in gear when on a slope to stop it going places. I was on a particularly
steep slope and it could still slowly creep along, so engaged 4x4 low range
to stop that (it works well). I also have a notice on my dash warning not to
engage 4wd without having the front hubs locked as this might cause damage.
I don't have limited slip diffs or any other fancy gear - is it true that
engaging 4wd (or especially low range 4wd) without the front hubs being
locked can cause some kind of damage as the notice says? My understanding is
that the front drive train will be operating, but the front wheels will
simply be disconnected and spin freely.