new with 4x4

[wwsowell]

Just got a Ram with 4x4, I have never owned a 4x4 so i was wondering about some do's and dont's!

 

[WhiteExpress]

Welcome to RF!

Things to do: Lift It!
Things not to do: Don't Lift It!

 

[wwsowell]

right, but mechanically? ok to drive in reverse? when to use 4wd low? things like that.

 

[wwsowell]

Feel kind of stupid asking! but i would rather ask and look dumb than tear something up!

 

[tmerritt530]

Dont drive in 4x4 on dry pavement. Thats all.

 

[KGBIGCOUNTRY]

Advoid 4 low unless your off roading, 4 high is ok on the road (snow, ice, heavy rain) but wouldnt keep it in all the time and at high speed. Its good to put the truck in it from time to time to work the tcase and make sure everything is staying lubed.

 

[wermbang]

^What he said

 

[discojables]

For sure keep it lubed dude. Also what kind of offroading ar we talking about here? Mud, sand, rocks, neighbors front yard?

 

[KGBIGCOUNTRY]

neighbors front yard?

Hahahahhaha thats the best after they **** ya off. Im a bad example to be honest I race in sand in 4lo. For normal stuff 4 lo is only used for creeping trails.

 

[rambob]

^yep

not on dry pavement

4lo only for slow speeds. also it has alot of torque, so just be aware of that.

 

[Trupiano]

Welcome to RF!

Things to do: Lift It!
Things not to do: Don't Lift It!

^How dare you! Haha

 

[bigbadram1500]

Good answers here, I can't add anything LOL

 

[REQN]

The 4Auto option would be ok to use on dry roads, but probably unnecessary. I like 4Auto on slippery roads after the first rain in awhile just to be sure. All the other information is dead on. Enjoy your new truck!

 

[The Assassin]

Welcome to the site!

 

[wwsowell]

Good deal, thanks for the info! I will mainly just be using it in bad weather (ice, snow) I am in the medical field and have to go to work at a hospital no matter the weather, so when I traded in my Dak I made sure I got a 4wd! Also hunting and just jacking around.

 

[Five.SevenlExpress]

Beginners Getting Started 4 Wheeling - Tips For Surviving Your First Off Road Trip

read that bud

and welcome to RF !! Enjoy and ALWAYS REMEMBER PICs PICs PICs AND MORE PICS

 

[Stagman]

Welcome!

For going to work you will like the 4wd Auto. With this option, the 4wd only comes on when needed, at first sign of rwd slip. Great for commute where roads are only cleared in spots and then when you turn on to side streets with snow/slush nothing to do but let the truck do its thing.

Where are the Pictures of your Truck? I didn't think you could join without a picture

Enjoy and don't be afraid to ask questions.

Jay

 

[quietpeen]

welcome to RF. The 4wd auto is very nice for what STAGMAN said.

 

[rambob]

you new truck guys and your fancy AUTO 4wd....

pfft

probably have heated seats and remote start also...

 

[quietpeen]

you new truck guys and your fancy AUTO 4wd....

pfft

probably have heated seats and remote start also...

i do have remote start but no heated seats. I know of somebody with a new laramie with heated and cooled seats and a heated steering wheel