first time using the 4wd on truck that sat for 5 years

[Elijah808]

Howsit I have this 87 Comanche 4cyl. 4speed that I scored for 1000 bucks it only has 58000 original miles. I want to try the 4wd drive but don't wanna get stuck in it. Anything I should do before testing the 4wd? Truck runs strong!

[Pete M]

as long as the t-case handle shifts smoothly, you shouldn't get stuck in 4wd.  :thumbsup:  having said that, perfectly working trucks can sometimes be a bear to shift back out depending on the bind in the drivetrain so don't freak out if you have to drive a few feet before the handle can be pushed back down.  

 

on the other end of the spectrum... when I first bought my 90, the handle was so rusted in place that it had to be disconnected underneath and the t-case shifted out of 4wd with an adjustable wrench so I could drive home.  :doh:

[cruiser54]

Here's how the factory suggests you shift the transfer case and I've been doing this since these things were new and I worked at the dealership. Quoted from the owner's manual. The suggestions in CAPS are mine. 

 

"To engage, shift the transfer case lever from 2H to 4H while the vehicle is moving at any legal speed". I LET OFF THE GAS, THROW THE LEVER, TAP THE GAS AND LET OFF.

 

4L position: " To engage, slow the vehicle to 2-3 MPH , shift the transmission to Neutral, then shift the transfer lever to the right and pull firmly rearward to 4L". 

 

TO SHIFT OUT OF 4L, SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL WITH THE VEHICLE STOPPED, SHIFT THE TRANSFER CASE LEVER TO 2H, THEN THE TRANS TO D IF YOU HAVE AN AUTOMATIC, OR INTO FIRST GEAR WITH A MANUAL, AND CONTINUE ON.

 

Revised 11/20/2014

[Elijah808]

Right on! Thanks guys! Can't wait to try it this weekend