Part time 4 wd

[outdoorCO]

In my winter driving experience with a 4R with PT4WD, you can drive around on snow packed, partially snow packed roads and highway driving in mixed conditions in 4WD and have no issues.
If you are on mostly dry roads the ATrac in 2wd helps when it starts getting dicey.
As for tires, 3peak snow tires do great, no need for specific snow tires imho.

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[jb.aubry]

Good question from the OP. I was curious about the base 4WD of the 4Runner.

In my winter driving experience with a 4R with PT4WD, you can drive around on snow packed, partially snow packed roads and highway driving in mixed conditions in 4WD and have no issues.
If you are on mostly dry roads the ATrac in 2wd helps when it starts getting dicey.
As for tires, 3peak snow tires do great, no need for specific snow tires imho.

I can confirm this. I used to drive my Jeep Wrangler in snow all the time in 4wd with 3 peak snow tires (General Grabber) with no issues. I could drive in deep snow without worrying. And if it's icey, it's not the tire but the driver that will make the difference. Just slow down and manage your braking distance accordingly. Owned it over 9 years and no problem with the part time 4wd.

I know the 4Runner has independent front suspension compared to a Wrangler but I bet once the transfer case is activated to 4H, the mechanical system must be working similarly. So keep it in 2WD for normal driving with good road conditions and activate the 4H when in need of secure traction, usually in heavy rain or snow or non paved road which offer anormal conditions. Anyway, in those situations, you should be slowing down anyway.

 

[Nodak]

most AWD vehicles are not ideal vs 4wd PT or the 4R FT 4wd system.

if you need the AWD features get the FT 4wd system of the 4runner.

most awd systems just use the brakes to simulate a proper 4wd system.

the subby system of awd and a torsen center diff and the quattro system are an exception (dont confuse the haldex vs the quattro as the haldex system is inferior)

haldex is FWD and changes to awd on demand, the torsen quattro is full time awd

 

[jermanD]

Seems to me exercising an actuator can be done in a parking lot. Engage move vehicle to lock 4WD disengage and move vehicle to unlock 4WD. As for moving components in transfer case and front end some driving will be needed

A little background, my husband passed away about five years ago and he had a 2016 forerunner. After he passed away, I started driving the forerunner. It was a little big for me, but I liked being up high and I got used to to it. . But I decided to get another forerunner because I wanted the 360 camera, I am old as dirt and I wanna make sure I’m parking in my parking Lines, lol.I. So I bought a non-hybrid TRD OFP, part time 4 wd because it was the cheapest trim I could buy that included the 360 camera. I live in the city where there is only paved roads. I read on other forums that you should Engage the four-wheel-drive once a month for about 10 miles to make sure that all the gears are lubricated, but not on paved roads don’t make any turn. But I’m looking at the current manual and it doesn’t say anything about paved roads Or making turns. When I picked up the vehicle, my sales person said just leave it in 2 Wheel Dr. you don’t have to ever put it in four-wheel-drive. my question is, can I just put it in four-wheel-drive and drive it on paved roads and make turns?

 

[uwfargo]

I just wanted the 360 camera and this was the cheapest trim that had it???

Agreed!

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