1/4 mile in 4 wheel drive

[Truckie]

Has anybody experienced any driveline problems running their truck in 4x4 for the 1/4 mile?

[trbankii]

I wouldn't think you'd have any serious problems in just a quarter mile. I accidently drove my Toyota for about twenty miles on the highway in four wheel drive after working on it and installing the t-case shifter backward... Don't ask...

You can get binding, though, which will wear and possibly break u-joints depending on how badly it binds.

[More Power]

No problems... smile.gif It's not in 4WD long enough to create a lot of heat in the transfer case or front differential. The load is easily handled.

Jim

[Turbo Al]

Only 5 runs but no problems at all, it is afterall a straight line and it sure beats spinning the tires for 3/4 second in 2wd.

[Kennedy]

4x4 and elocker engaged up front even.

You'll want to lower the t-bars all the way or you will have trouble with torque steer and probably break tie rods.

[DA BIG ONE]

As I have an airlocker up front I can tell ya, JK is right about the torque steer and the tie rods but rods and ends can be beefed up via:
http://bulletproofsteering.com/gmifstierod.html

[Truckie]

Thanks for the replies.

Mark