Hilux KZTE 3L 4x4, stiff Differential or Transfer Case?
Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2024 11:03 am
Dear All,
I need some advice here - I own a Hilux 4x4 3L KZTE 2003 model. I have noticed that when I engage 4x4 low mode, the vehicle is very "stiff" on take off - ie. when engaged I can park the vehicle on an incline without the handbrake and in neutral - yet the vehicle does not roll forward? Even when taking off in first I can feel the vehicle needing more power to take off.
Is this normal, or do I perhaps have a problem I need to look at? I have a few old trucks (early 80's landys), and I haven't noticed the same issue on them.
Any and all feedback welcome.
Regards,
Dan
I need some advice here - I own a Hilux 4x4 3L KZTE 2003 model. I have noticed that when I engage 4x4 low mode, the vehicle is very "stiff" on take off - ie. when engaged I can park the vehicle on an incline without the handbrake and in neutral - yet the vehicle does not roll forward? Even when taking off in first I can feel the vehicle needing more power to take off.
Is this normal, or do I perhaps have a problem I need to look at? I have a few old trucks (early 80's landys), and I haven't noticed the same issue on them.
Any and all feedback welcome.
Regards,
Dan