I've shifted at 70mph and had no ill effects. I only did it twice, and
have since learned that I'm not supposed to. I heard no noises when I
pulled the lever, and it was smooth. I've also run up to about 65-70 in
4WD, though not for long, and had no problems. The important thing is,
if you're in conditions that warrant 4WD (*cough* snow *cough*, you
really shouldn't be going over 50-55 in the first place.
Chris Reck wrote:
>
> Recently I was towing three snwomobiles on a two place trailer (all
> sideways) and came across lake effect snow in Indiana and Michigan. I had
> to shift the 4WD shifter on the floor to 4WD high and drive at that for
> about 30 miles. I wasn't above 45 as the conditions were not good at all.
> Lots of ice and snow.
>
> My question is, did I just kill my gears or something? I saw nothing in
> the
> my manual (from the last time I read it) that warned against driving in 4wd
> for an extended period of time; except for going over 50-55.
>
> I've already done it and did not experience any grinding or any problems at
> all... I still don't running in 2WD locally.
>
> Please help me squelch my concerns, as I am preparing for another tripnext
> weekend and just want to make sure that it's OK if I have to do it again.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Chris Reck
> '99 Dakota Sport + CC 4x4 Amethyst
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