Backing up a steep driveway in 4WD Low gear?
Hi folks. I'm looking for advice on whether I can, or should, use 4WD low gear to back up my 25 ft. Microlite (7k lbs.) in low gear with my 2017 Chev 1500 5.3L. The standard reverse gear seems kind of...
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BenK wrote:
4x4 "LOCK" is designed for use on low traction surfaces. Unlocked is okay for pavement (good traction), as the third member is an open diff, whereas LOCKed turns that third member (diff) into a locker with NO slippage/or RPM differential between front and rear drive shafts
If you have 'full time', 'AWD', or any of the OEM offerings designed to be used on pavement, sure thing...drop it into 4x4 *LOW* and go do it.
Many full time cases that allow on pavement 4wd operation, and definitely the OP's transfercase, mechanically lock in 4 Low by design. Something to keep in mind.
