94 vitara 4wd

[LP32]

I have looked at the book but it is not very clear about when 4WD can be engaged. I know that standard driving on road and 4WD is a NO NO. What road/ track surface is OK for 4WD without breaking something I have muds fitted so would hope that they grip on all but the tricky stuff. I have been looking at sites that talk about winding up the transmission? THANKS

[generation-x]

hi m8
you shud be ok on a rough track say gravel or the like

simon

[LP32]

Thanks Simon, but what sort of distance can you run on decent road withour doing any damage. I am am only green laning so have patches of wet tricky stuff then runs on stuff that I woud take my new passat down without worry, Thanks

[jalopy joe]

You have to remember that there is no central differential so that in 4WD the only thing that stops transmission wind up is wheelspin.  So 4WD on a goof surface where you dont get any wheelspin, such as tarmac, is a no no.  However a few yards between muddy bits should be OK.  Hope this helps.

[P.R.Howler]

I wont run on hard ground in 4wd, but just stop and select 2wd till you hit the mud again, a gear change is better than a diff/gearbox change

[generation-x]

im with howler if its for green lanining as long as ur in 2wd you can leave your hubs locked into 4x4 then when it gets tricky just change down into 4x4

simon