i know this is a stupid question but i hardly ever use my 4wd so i forgot how to properly engage it. can anyone tell me how to engage it properly? this way i can print this and keep it in my glove box...
thanks

 

2hi to 4hi can be shifted on the fly. Let up off the gas let engine revs come down and shift it.

4hi to 4lo, come to a stop, shift trans into neutral, shift t-case.

Personally I shift trans into neutral first every time.

 

X2 to neo: The reason,put it into 4wheel BEFORE you need it! I have seen SO many capable 4X4s stopped for just this reason! If you got stuck in 2wd and try to blast out in 4X4 you may just bury yourself deeper!

 

can i go into 4hi while in park and engine idling? like what different ways can i go into 4hi?

 

4 will hi is available whenever you wish it to be, only 4 Lo has to come to a complete stop to engage

 

As I said 4hi can be shifted on the fly (while moving). Let up off the gas, let the engine idle down, shift. Don't expect it to shift easily with the gas to the floor.

 

and i can also have the engine off to put it in 4hi? and or running at idle but stopped in park , neutral, or drive right while idling standing still for 4hi? thanks again

 

If the key is in the run position and the engine off then only the transfer case will shift into 4 Wheel. You need the engine on for the differential to engage because its engaged with vacuum.

As a general rule dont be going over 60 MPH and shift into 4HI. But if your going 60 MPH and need 4WD you probably shouldnt be doing 60....

 

The axle has to also be rotating for the front to lock in. That's why its best to have it on before you need it.

 

Why does the axle need to be rotating to go into four wheel?