4LO vs. 4HI When To Use What? (Beginner's 4x4 Guide)
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- 4x4 Beginner's Guide. When to use 4Low versus 4High -- when and why they are needed. Great off-road info for beginners and experts alike.
Lexus GX460
Landcruiser Prado 150
Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO
2022
Mojave Desert
You’re the teacher every student dreams of having to teach any subject, wow!! That was a great basic course in the fundamentals of when to use 4H + 4L. I get it. Thank you very much!
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Maaan!!!! THANK YOU! You should be in education, phenomenal break down of the high and low gear. I just purchased 2015 GX 460 after trading in a 2018 Camry LE, it was too low to the ground to step in and out off. GX460 is my dream suv and I got a great deal. However I didn’t know much about the high and low gears. Much appreciated 🎉
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I wish all my teachers were like you at school. Didn't have such luck. Thank you, professor.🧐
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I had an awd offroader and now i have a v8 4th gen 4runner 4wd and this is an awesome video to help me transition to using 4wd! Thank you!
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You've got to be very intelligent to be able to explain it this well. Just got a 4x4 and know nothing about it. Subscribe right away!
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This helped out tremendously to understand my GX 470!! Thank you brother!! God bless you!! 🙌🏼👍🏼🇺🇸💪🏼
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I just bought my 2014 GX 460 with 97k miles on it a little over a year ago. It was well maintained and has been a fantastic SUV so far! I've been so busy with work though this last year that I have never had a chance yet to really take it off-road like I want too. I'm in the midwest, specifically the "St. Louis, MO area" . We use to get quite a bit of snow here every winter back in the day but nowadays we get very little during the winter.......The little snow we got this last winter and me only taking the GX on one small trip last summer meant I never needed to put it in actual "4-Low or Lock The Center Diff". The all time 4WD has served me well when I have needed extra traction thus far. This coming summer however me and my girlfriend plan on taking a big trip out west in the GX. Then this next winter we will probably go snowboarding out in Colorado as well as we didn't go at all in the 2023 season. Therfore, My question is, is it bad for the mechanical parts and for lubrication reasons not to "Actually Put It In 4-Low Or Lock The Center Diff"? I mean should I at least put it those modes and drive it off road just a little every month or so just to keep the parts in good standing or? Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question as I'm not a mechanic but am really curious about this. I have never put it in either of those modes or used them so I don't want anything to be seized up when I go to try an actually use it. The ole statement "use it or lose it" hopefully doesnt apply here or I am screwed, Lol.
The actuator shafts and forks are within a lubricated environment. Might be a good idea to actuate them once a year or so if you're worried... but no evidence that they cease up with disuse... just anecdotes
Really informative. I like how you explain this.
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The best explanation for beginners. Thanks.
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What a fantastic explanation for beginners. Thank you Sir
Excellent explanation. I will bookmark this video.
Although, my GX is a garage queen, you never know when this info will come in useful. Thank you , again.
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Great video. Thanks for the lesson. Old dogs do learn new tricks.
Clear. Concise and to the point. Thank you!!
I did some milder trails at a Toyota Jamboree in East Texas a few years ago in my GX. ‘14 model. I basically used 4H all the way, even up steep grades. I have learned a lot from your videos. Thank you so much for your time and knowledge of these tanks. Subscribing.
Thank you for subscribing and your support. Toyota Jamboree sounds fun 😃 ❤️
My friend is trying to convince me to go. I have a new '23 GX on stock suspensions and tire/wheels. I did add full skid plates and plan to add rock sliders. From your experience would I be able to take on the first two diamond trails at the Toyota Jamboree?
@7orremoro _ Hi, can you share video of the first 2 diamond trails at the Toyota Jamboree? I can't tell online how hard they are...
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD sorry for the confusion I was asking @thomasrutledge2743 if my setup would be fine since he said he’s been to the Jamboree a few years ago. If I end up going I definitely will share with you my experience. Great channel and love you dropping knowledge for us GX owners!
Nice work. You were the first video who got right to the point explaining the difference.
lol.. thanks we try to stay on topic 😆.. thanks for subscribing ❤️
Wow.....thanks mate. The best video or 4x4 tutorial I've seen in a long while. Keep em coming mate.👍🏻👍🏻
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Dude thx for explaining this so simply.
Glad it helped!
This video is awesome. I am a rookie.
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Thanks for the basic information and visuals!!
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Dope video, very simple
Great explanations and examples! I was off-roading recently in a sandy area using 4HI and the road suddenly started going straight up a rock surface. I ended up turning around but I want to go back and try it with 4LO!
Good video but you missed something crucial. On the GX platform 4wheel high uses the Trac system. 4wheel low turns on Atrac. An exception being if it has the MTS option. Atrac is vastly superior to the Trac system in four-wheel high.
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Thanks for knowledge sharing sir. Really enjoying your channel.
Fantastic video!
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This helped, Thank you!
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Clear and excellent presentation.
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I guess going up a steep muddy hill 4 hi would be better? And tackling hilly terrain filled with rocks and mud 4lo would be suitable?
Great video!
How much lighter does your car get at 60 mph ?
Very helpful video! I really appreciate this! I’m new to 4wd. Can you talk about when to turn on or press the center differential lock?
Yes we can Jeffrey! We'll do a beginners center diff lock video shortly. Thanks for subscribing ❤️ ✌️
Great video!
How do you approach a steep slope descending on asphalt with a part time 4 wd vehicle ?
When changing from 4H to 4L or the other way does the vehicle have to be at Park or Neutral? Thanks
neutral to take all load off the gears/drivetrain
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Vehicle must also be stopped. I tried going from 4lo to N to 4Hi and the system wouldn’t let me. Speed was less than 5 mph.
@@pennmikael yes keep your foot on the brake or you may grind the gears.. oops that happened to us before too 😆
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Very, very good!!
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Does that apply for wet muddy or snowy uphill as well? We should stay at 4H and lock the differential only?
Can you elaborate at bit?? Thank you
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Good info I needed this. Question? Is keeping the truck in N neutral is a bad idea? Instead of 4H or 4L
I’ve driving the 4x4 in neutral
Would 4H be used for loose sand beach driving?
best for loose sand is to air down to lengthen the tread contact area. 😃
Can I have some advice if I towing? Thank you ! What should I do with 4L/4H and DAC?
what exactly will you be towing??? 😃
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD trailer 10feet
@@dinhthanhvan6822 use 4H with S-Mode to control the shifts if you are toeing on road and it's a flat road. If you are towing on crazy steep hills (like in sf) use 4L... but remember tour max speed in 4L D will be like 40mph or so... watch our video on s-mode ❤️
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I have a 4x4 keep but not a 4lo range. Can I put it on 1st gear to go down a hill?
Yes you can... it won't slow you down as much as low range but you can certainly use 4H 1st gear to slow you down considerably 😄✌️
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD ok cool thanks. I mean I’m in Illinois so we don’t have mountains that I can think of
Can I keep the GX in 2nd gear start at all times or will this hurt the trans?
no, 2nd start is one time only button....
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Does that mean I have to press the 2nd start button each time I move the truck from a stop?
@@Nahhmah we'll do a video on it! hold tight!
No once you engage the 2nd gear via your system, it will stay there. The second gear only serves for faster acceleration. Maybe useful in the city
no it's not " fast" acceleration!!!
it's lower torque start useful on icy conditions
But what if you are already stuck in sand?
See out video on best offroad advice. Be configured beforehand. Airing down will help if you're already stick in sand
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD This is something I've seen mixed info on as well. If stuck in sand (beach), dig out and then rock back and forth to harden the area, but using 4LO or 4HI? There is mixed advice... Maybe it doesn't matter a whole lot at that point. Also, I'm thinking maybe at that point VSC/TRAC/ATRAC on would be help to prevent wheel spin if you've got say two max tracts behind two wheels and want to grab them....