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Post by johnny on Nov 6, 2013 8:46:00 GMT -5
Driving a 4WD Hello everyone. I am about to buy my first 10 Justy 4WD 1985. Now I wonder this with driving 4WD if I should run it on snow and gravel when it is slippery in slow speed .. The question is when is it best to run 4WD and when you should not drive with 4WD Maybe this is a dumb question but I'm new in this. Shall I just run without 4wd when I start driving to my work on the asphalt when the weather is nice. Do you understand what I mean. My English is not the best ... smile. What speeds should I put into 4WD if I'd have it up for a long and steep hill on as gravel or asphalt. Please explain in a simple way how to best run my Justy? 2WD when I run fast and on good roads and 4WD when it's slow and the snow and the long steep hills?
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Post by gearheadeh on Nov 6, 2013 10:35:06 GMT -5
Driving a 4WD Hello everyone. I am about to buy my first 10 Justy 4WD 1985. Now I wonder this with driving 4WD if I should run it on snow and gravel when it is slippery in slow speed .. The question is when is it best to run 4WD and when you should not drive with 4WD Maybe this is a dumb question but I'm new in this. Shall I just run without 4wd when I start driving to my work on the asphalt when the weather is nice. Do you understand what I mean. My English is not the best ... smile. What speeds should I put into 4WD if I'd have it up for a long and steep hill on as gravel or asphalt. Please explain in a simple way how to best run my Justy? 2WD when I run fast and on good roads and 4WD when it's slow and the snow and the long steep hills? Johnny, Welcome to the Forum. Where abouts are you? A 1985 J10 tells us that you are not in North America where we didn't get the Justy till 1987 or the EF10 version engine. No matter where you are a 1985 is getting to be a rare car as this was only the second year for the Justy. There are only a few members to report having this old of a Justy, would be cool to see who has the oldest! As far as operating the 4WD versus Front wheel drive you are almost there in your question. You nearly answered yourself. With the back wheels engaged via the "Button" what you should NOT do is drive it at low speed on asphalt when doing sharp turns. Like when you are first getting going and you turn out of your parking spot. The front and rear axles are solidly tied together and this cause's undue stress. What usually happens is that the front drive hubs at the wheel strip their drive splines if this is done often. If you are driving on sand or loose dirt or ice and snow then there is no worries, this is where the 4wd Justy really shines. You can engage the "Button" at any speed while driving without hurting it. What I do is drive my car like a front wheel drive car which I like to think has a secret weapon to get out when stuck. I only use the 4wd when I need it or if there is a fresh snow fall and I want to romp around and spin and play in the loose conditions. Have fun and enjoy, post pics if you get a chance, the 1985 version has a cool looking grill!
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Post by santaclaw on Nov 6, 2013 11:53:14 GMT -5
There are only a few members to report having this old of a Justy, would be cool to see who has the oldest! Mine is registered on the 2nd January 85. I don't know if it's a 85 or a 84 sold in 85.... Regarding 4x4, I live in the very North of Norway, bordering Russia, we get proper winters here... Basically, Only engage the 4x4 when going straight, never while turning the car. Also it's smart to depress the clutch when you engage the 4x4, at the very least let go of the accelerator.. Never drive with the 4x4 on asphalt or hard surfaces like compacted dirt roads without loose gravel on top, if you have to, try going straight. In winter I drive with the 4x4 on all the time, both for added acceleration and breaking, I find the Justy goes from under steering with FWD to slight over steer/tail happiness with 4x4 engaged.
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