Fortuner - permanent 4wd?

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Fortuner - permanent 4wd?

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I'm hearing that the Fortuners are permanent 4wd and its only low range thats engaged manually

Is this true?

:think:
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True on the 4wd models yes
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Die$eL wrote:I'm hearing that the Fortuners are permanent 4wd and its only low range thats engaged manually

Is this true?

:think:
Full time 4x4, only low range and the center differential are engaged manually. :thumbup: :thumbup:
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thanks
I never knew that!
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Does the Fortuner have the same gearbox and centre diff as the Prado?

What is the Prado's centre diff called again, think it does a 40/60 split if it is not locked...
ThysdJ wrote:
Die$eL wrote:I'm hearing that the Fortuners are permanent 4wd and its only low range thats engaged manually

Is this true?

:think:
Full time 4x4, only low range and the center differential are engaged manually. :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Does anyone have pics of the gear lever ,what it says on the lever?
mine looks like this ,is this what you talking about.
says LL
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HL and
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Post by Johan Havenga »

The 4x4 Condor models as well!

You engage Centre Diff Lock H & L with short lever!
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Low Lock(locked centre diff)
Neutral(well, neutral!)
High Lock(locked centre diff)
High(Open centre diff)
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