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Toyota Land Cruiser: Four Wheel Drive Tips

17 messages,  Last post on Oct 16, 2011 at 5:32 PM

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#11 of 17 Re: Differential Lock [pjc1] by steelcruiser

Dec 15, 2007 (2:39 pm)

Replying to: pjc1 (Feb 28, 2007 2:34 pm)
You can lock the center diff in either low or high range, which is a change from the previous model (80 series LCs) which automatically locked the center diff when you put the TC in to low range. (Note: it is possible to install a factory switch to allow for center diff lock in H range on the 80 series) But, IMHO, you should be going very, very slow--i.e. < 5mph before locking the center diff in H range. And please don't try to engage low range if you're moving! A rule of thumb is to anticipate your need for low range and/or diff locking. Choose the path of least resistance and ensure your safety and minimize the possibility of getting stuck

#12 of 17 Center Diff lock info by akborn60

Jan 28, 2008 (3:47 am)

Hello, I'm new to this discussion form so please bare with me.
I own a 91 LC and approx. two weeks ago something with either the Center Diff. Lock, Transmission or the Transfer Case went out. Due to funds I have not be able to have it look at by a certified mechanic yet. As I was beginning to take off from a stop light I heard a noise, like a blow out of some sort, at that point my Cruiser would not engage to go forward. A grinding type of noise was heard as I shifted from Neutral to Drive, trying to reengage to go forward. As I let the vehicle coast back down the hill I was on to get out of traffic I then tried and was able to shift in to 4WL to regain forward motion to pull into parking lot. A mechanic friend of mine came by to check it out today and as we back the cruiser out of my garage and drove it slowly so he can investigate the problem, keeping it in 4WL is the only way to have forward motion, he instructed me to push the Center Diff Lock button and shift back into 4WH, this gave me forward motion in that gear again. Help....... We have never had a owners manual sense we purchased it, 10 years or so, so I have not taken the opportunity to look there for information on this part of our vehicle and I know that's what I should do.
If any one can give me some info of what might be wrong before I take it in and have it check out, Tues. of this week, I would appreciate it a lot. If you need more info please feel free to ask as well. We love our Land Cruiser and just are looking for some info. on what might be wrong so we can better understand the problem.
 
Thanks,
Greg

#14 of 17 Front differental by akborn60

Feb 07, 2008 (2:43 am)

Anyone out there with a 91 LC thats had a front differential go out or having problems?
Almost 200k and it just blew out, no good, unserviceable? Need to replace the whole thing and hard to find part because year of vehicle, Toyota used certain diff. in that year and that year only.

#15 of 17 Re: Front differental [akborn60] by steelcruiser

Feb 11, 2008 (9:14 pm)

Replying to: akborn60 (Feb 07, 2008 2:43 am)
Try Man-A-Fre, Spector, Slee et al. They should be able to help you out

#16 of 17 Re: Landcruiser's 4 wheel drive question [woodysfj40] by toysaveddodge

May 11, 2009 (7:57 pm)

Replying to: woodysfj40 (Jun 16, 2006 8:19 am)
I just want to say that my '91 Land Cruiser had brake problems as all four locked up on me...so be careful not only in the ice and snow but any quick stops where you don't want to slide but will.

#17 of 17 Re: Can I tow my 1998 Land Cruiser behind RV [jlewis102] by robbyk

Oct 16, 2011 (5:32 pm)

Replying to: jlewis102 (Dec 15, 2007 11:17 am)
Did you ever get an answer to this or any more information???

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