Just starting out, wondering if you guys plow in 4x4 Low or 4x4 High? I'm not talking about big parking lots just normal size driveways. xysport
4WD Hi unless you need the extra power/traction. Backing up in 4WD-LO is the definition of 'suck'.Medicjdl;788727 said:Just starting out, wondering if you guys plow in 4x4 Low or 4x4 High? I'm not talking about big parking lots just normal size driveways. xysport
Why would 4LO beat up your truck?Medicjdl;788769 said:I had a plow at the end of last season also and I don't ever remember even thinking about 4low. But some people on here say they use it. It must really beat up your truck. ussmileyflag
Not really LOLMedicjdl;788771 said:Backing up or forward in 4-low puts approx 5k of torque at the driveshafts, multiply that by your gear ratio (mine being 4:10's) and that # is what you have at your axles/wheels. I am just worried about binding in transfer case. That's allot of torque. I just bought this truck and I'm trying to make it last that's all. Does that answer your question cretebaby?
Yep - backing up in 4wd-lo is for serious **** only... Usually, if I know I'm backing up, I'll slide it into 4wd-hi while coming to a stop moving forward. Taht being said - it's not bad for your truck unless your wheels cannot slip while turning.Medicjdl;788771 said:Backing up or forward in 4-low puts approx 5k of torque at the driveshafts, multiply that by your gear ratio (mine being 4:10's) and that # is what you have at your axles/wheels. I am just worried about binding in transfer case. That's allot of torque. I just bought this truck and I'm trying to make it last that's all. Does that answer your question cretebaby?
Plow in 4 HI for the most part.Medicjdl;788775 said:It's allot of torque I guess. Like I said I just don't want to screw anything up. That's why I was asking. My truck has 70k (70,000) Miles on it. I changed out the front and rear Diff. fluid, Transmission fluid and did a motor flush. Just have to do a transfer case fluid exchange. But I keep missing the dealer's parts dept. I guess I need that special blue lubricant. (Yes I know I am a little extreme)
If you got paid by the hour they would be!cet;788796 said:My trucks have never been in 4 low.
The 6.0/4L80E trucks like yours aren't too bad in 4Lo as far as ground speed goes but for 99% of the situations low is completely unnecessary anyway. It will however reduce heat buildup in the trans which is good, but will also burn fuel faster than the Queen Mary at full steam.Medicjdl;788727 said:Just starting out, wondering if you guys plow in 4x4 Low or 4x4 High? I'm not talking about big parking lots just normal size driveways. xysport
My experience is that 4LO gives you LESS traction. It is much easier to spin the tires in LO. Spinning tires usually leads to stuck.jomofo;788728 said:4WD Hi unless you need the extra power/traction. Backing up in 4WD-LO is the definition of 'suck'.
Plowing by the hour I would get a Jeep with a 6' plow. Then bid a nice big mall.grandview;788853 said:If you got paid by the hour they would be!
I find that to be true if I leave it in low gear, but I find my starts are smoother if I need that torque in 4wd-lo, than if I try to start in hi and the tranny kicks down hard. In low, I can just ease on the gas and it'll start off nice in 2nd.2COR517;788881 said:My experience is that 4LO gives you LESS traction. It is much easier to spin the tires in LO. Spinning tires usually leads to stuck.
I do use 4LO in places. If it's steep and the snow is deep and/or heavy.
ya my truck is slow in reverse any how. 4 low would be the suck.Triple L;788855 said:I cant even imagine a Duramax in 4 Low
Excuse my ignorance, how does 4wd change the gear ratio?towpro570;793748 said:i have 4 4x4's we realy only use 4wd when its deep or icy 3 of the 4 4x4 are stick so when in 4wd that changes the gear ratio greatly but we also have 2 2wd with 8.6 and the push good
I was going to ask that too..............cretebaby;794151 said:Excuse my ignorance, how does 4wd change the gear ratio?