launching in 4WD
02-07-2006, 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 1slow01Z71
Use your head it doesnt take a rocket scientist to realize why its bad to run in auto with a dry traction surface. Auto is for low traction surfaces IE mud, dirt, and ice. If you have it in 4auto, when the rear tires slip the front engages and your rear tires are already spinning and the t-case is taking all the pressure of trying to equalize the axle speed between the front and rear. Also auto4wd keeps the front hubs engaged anyway so whatever you think you are picking up is in your head IMO.
02-07-2006, 08:02 AM
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Auto 4wd is for city boys 
JFWYall. If you launch in 4wd, use 4 hi. I know I ran 14.2 in 4 hi with 31" tires spinning all 4, and 13.7 in 2wd, but I had smaller stickier tires in the back. I cant confirm or deny if there is a difference between running in 2 or 4wd, but if I can hook I run in 2wd. Thats just personal though.
BTW slow you aint puttin down no power, you dont know what power is.
I bet I get my *** skull drug at HRP
JFWYall. If you launch in 4wd, use 4 hi. I know I ran 14.2 in 4 hi with 31" tires spinning all 4, and 13.7 in 2wd, but I had smaller stickier tires in the back. I cant confirm or deny if there is a difference between running in 2 or 4wd, but if I can hook I run in 2wd. Thats just personal though.BTW slow you aint puttin down no power, you dont know what power is.
I bet I get my *** skull drug at HRP
02-07-2006, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 1slow01Z71
I only run in auto mode in two conditions when its raining outside cause my truck likes to spin really easy or at the deer lease. One time I got on it hard to get out in traffic and when the front 4wd kicked in the front started bucking and I immediately let out, this is the bad situation I am describing and will destroy your t-case.
02-07-2006, 05:09 PM
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well thanks for clearing that up Slow....
I figured it was ok cosidering our t-cases are good for 5555 ft/lbs of tq....
But now that you say that I'll make sure I am it 4hi EVERY time. I usually put it in auto when I race from stop lights, not at the track.
I figured it was ok cosidering our t-cases are good for 5555 ft/lbs of tq....
But now that you say that I'll make sure I am it 4hi EVERY time. I usually put it in auto when I race from stop lights, not at the track.
02-07-2006, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by trever1t
Is it true that "heating up" stock tires causes them to glaze and lower traction?
only if you overheat them. a mild burnout is good to do.