Originally posted by oleblue:
You see, the part time 4 wheel drive systems, the front axle has a slight higher gear ratio than the rear does and this needs wheel slippage as not to "BIND" your drive line parts.
Um, no. There is no difference in the front and rear gear ratios. The binding occurs only when turning right or left; when the front and rear wheels are turning at a different speed.
But no, unless it's really slippery you shouldn't have the truck in 4WD... unless you never plan on turning.
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