4wd Issue

[VA_ranger02]

I apologize if this is not in the right category but i wasnt sure where it would fit. A close friend of mine and I were out driving and he was discussing to me an issue that i couldnt figure out. He said when he puts his truck in 4wd hi or low, he can turn the wheel and it starts to jump. The word i would use is shutter like it was bouncing can anyone figure anything? Or maybe whats causing it?

 

[VA_ranger02]

Sorry and if it helps he drives a 2000 toyota tacoma!!

 

[exbass94]

Is he doing it on dry pavement? If so, it's normal. 4wd is not supposed to be used on pavement and he can damage it if he continues to do so.

 

[VA_ranger02]

No we were out on the hunting roads.

 

[heptofite]

That's normal, my B2 does it too. it's because you don't have a center differential, the front and rear prop shafts have to move at the same speed, it will make it hop like that in turns.

 

[Jspafford]

Normal... If he does it...he shouldn't and if he owns a 4wd, he should know better.

4WD should be used on slick roads or mud/rocks, etc.

Anything that is decently packed, even gravel will cause it to bind.

Keep it up and something is going to give....and I don't mean the tires hopping like they are now... something will break.