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Old 03-14-2008 | 12:57 PM
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Default 4x4 Stiffness??

I have a 99 4x4, and when I have it in 4wd, it runs strangely. It could be normal, I am kind of an idiot when it comes to some things with my car, but it turns really tightly when it is in 4wd. The tires skid a little and when I turn really sharp, it is really tough. This is all on pavement when it acts like this, as far as I can tell when I run it off road everything feels fine, anyway, any thoughts are appreciated...

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Old 03-14-2008 | 01:45 PM
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Default RE: 4x4 Stiffness??

normal. Its because all tires are locked, it has to skid around corners since the extra tread thats not spinning on the inside tires has to go somewhere since the outsides are going a greater distance.

P.S. Its not recommended to use 4wd on dry pavement, easy to break things.
 
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Old 03-14-2008 | 02:12 PM
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Default RE: 4x4 Stiffness??

Thank you very much, really the only time I use the 4wd on pavement is when I am pulling my boat out of the water,and I will definitely be more careful.

Thanks again for your help!
 
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Old 03-17-2008 | 04:11 PM
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Default RE: 4x4 Stiffness??

You should not drive in 4 wheel drive on dry or wet pavement,Snows Ok ,Muds OK, dirt ect..
Its not good can even damage things.
Hope this helps
 
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