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Hotrodguru previously said:
Alright, I emailed Toyota. I'd like to get a clear answer from them. Alot of this makes sense from seasoned off roaders but other things don't. Guess we'll wait and see.
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Part time 4WD means that you have a vehicle that acts like a 4WD off road and like a fuel-efficient 2WD on road.
If you find a scenario that you need to be driving in 4WD at speeds you normally only drive at in 2WD you either need to slow down or get a car that can drive that fast in 4WD (like a Subaru or a 6MT FJ or a car based ute).
The part time 4WD isn't some magical traction device that will let you tear up a snow-covered road at highway speeds--all you'll be tearing up is your transfer case. People do it anyway. That's a problem with selling SUVs in a market that doesn't really understand how they work--and why manufacturers prefer to sell 2WD models, so crap like this doesn't happen. Push button transfer cases are pretty popular, too, since they can be coupled with a computer that overrides your decision to wheel at 35mph in 4L. That or get an SUV without a transfer case, like a Pilot or an Endeavour.
Why would you want to drive 35mph in 4L? That's a reduction gearing that is designed for steep hills, mud, and other hazards. You could have just as easily handled that obstacle in 4WD with the center diff unlocked or even 2WD if you can hit such ungodly speeds in 4L.
It's your rig.
Do what you want.
But suddenly I'm getting more in tune to why all these FJC's are having problems and why mine has zero drivetrain issues, just minor fit and finish issues.
