Hi all,
The answer to these don't seem to be included in either the owner's manual or the specs on the Chevy site.
Q1: When operating in 2-Hi mode, is the front axle disconnected at the transfer case, or just at the hubs?
Q2: What is the front differential? Is it open, a simple ratchet, or a welded spool?
Q3: Any prohibitions about using 4-Hi or 4-Lo on pavement on occasion?
The reason I ask is that I was backing a trailer into a tight parking spot at the top of a grade. Because the spot itself was off pavement, I engaged 4-Hi (which helped when the rear wheels left the pavement).
After disconnecting the trailer, I pulled forward down hill and to the left, and forgot that I had 4-Hi engaged. I made a fairly sharp turn left, and it felt like the front was binding - I even got a bit of tire chirp. I immediately remembered that I had 4-Hi engaged and switched it back to 2-Hi.
So...what is the front diff, and did I do a no-no by turning sharply on dry pavement?
ed
The answer to these don't seem to be included in either the owner's manual or the specs on the Chevy site.
Q1: When operating in 2-Hi mode, is the front axle disconnected at the transfer case, or just at the hubs?
Q2: What is the front differential? Is it open, a simple ratchet, or a welded spool?
Q3: Any prohibitions about using 4-Hi or 4-Lo on pavement on occasion?
The reason I ask is that I was backing a trailer into a tight parking spot at the top of a grade. Because the spot itself was off pavement, I engaged 4-Hi (which helped when the rear wheels left the pavement).
After disconnecting the trailer, I pulled forward down hill and to the left, and forgot that I had 4-Hi engaged. I made a fairly sharp turn left, and it felt like the front was binding - I even got a bit of tire chirp. I immediately remembered that I had 4-Hi engaged and switched it back to 2-Hi.
So...what is the front diff, and did I do a no-no by turning sharply on dry pavement?
ed