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    Quote Originally Posted by Marlin View Post
    If I am not mistaken, winter mode just starts the tranny in 3rd gear? So why bother going to 4lo if you are going to start in 3rd gear in low, which I would think is about the same as 4hi 1st gear?
    To keep the TOD from having to work so hard.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    To keep the TOD from having to work so hard.
    yup, the dub has the right idea...

    winter mode keeps the wheels from spinning and the engine from rapping out.
    generally when pulling someone, you wanna use torque instead of horsepower, therefore you would rather use a lower RPM and 'winter mode' will complete that attempt.

    i just have tried pulling people in every combination possible and i have had the most success with 4LO and winter mode.
    in fact- i have pulled a tacoma, with a siezed motor, in gear...... uphill....... without spinning a tire in this mode.

    and yes jamas, most 'offroaders' agree that you should NEVER EVER use a strap with hooks on the end, they quickly become the weak point and snap, therefor throwing a metal hook at your windshield at very high speeds.....

    use a looped strap (i use a 4" strap with 3/4" shackles) with ARB shackles (they can be found for around $15-20 a piece)


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    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    To keep the TOD from having to work so hard.
    ....riiiiiigggghhhht

    I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marlin View Post
    ....riiiiiigggghhhht
    when locked 4 lo, the TOD isn't in play...you knew that though...riiiiiigggghhhht?
    Last edited by Ldub : 12/23/2009 at 08:17 AM

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