Question about 4H

Grymm · #1 01-25-2013, 04:55 PM

When I switch into 4 High everything is fine when driving around 10+mph

However, when I'm kind of coasting or pressing lightly on the gas my Xterra stops and I have to gas it some for it to go and it will shake until I get it up to at least 10mph again.

I don't THINK this is good (the shaking is my worry) but I honestly don't know.

It's a 2006 and it's completely stock.

**UPDATE**
I noticed it only seizes up a bit and shakes when I am cutting the wheel pretty far; ie. parking, 3-point turn, etc.

Itsme · #2 01-25-2013, 05:11 PM

It sounds like the half shafts and or front u-joints may be toast! It is important to change all the front u-joints, if you find one bad one.

Grymm · #3 01-25-2013, 05:15 PM

Wouldn't the U-Joints effect the car in regular 2WD as well? Because all seems well in 2WD...

Itsme · #4 01-25-2013, 05:19 PM

No, if the rear u-joints are good, it would not do it in 2wd.

Grymm · #5 01-25-2013, 05:25 PM

Shows my mechanical aptitude, eh? Lol, everyday I learn something new! I'll check them tomorrow and find out.

Grymm · #6 01-25-2013, 05:33 PM

Just ran out and checked them with my brother, they are good. I'll google how to check the half shafts since I don't even know what they are never mind check them.

Itsme · #7 01-26-2013, 07:39 AM

They are the front axles and they have CV joints that can go bad.

Grymm · #8 01-27-2013, 01:24 PM

Checked them today, no noise, no cracked/leaking boot, I'm at a loss.

Xterra Mike · #9 01-27-2013, 01:56 PM

FYI: do not turn on dry surface in 4wd. You will break something.

Grymm · #10 01-27-2013, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xterra Mike

FYI: do not turn on dry surface in 4wd. You will break something.

I was JUST reading about this! Can I ask how it would break something?

And is it safe for 4wd in dirt/forest trails even if its dry or dusty?

P.S. Problem solved, it was simply me using 4wd when I didn't need it. Sorry for the whole thread of wasting time guys..