Hello everyone when my truck is in 4x4 high mode the steering wheel shakes when i am turning is this normal ?. this is my first 4x4 vehicle so i am new to this!

 

Are you doing this on dry pavement? That is a no no with traditional 4x4. If you are, you are putting your drivetrain in a bind.

 

you cannot turn that sharp when in 4 wheel drive. you have to turn easily and wide and it is best to use when you really need it like ccernst said not on dry pavement.

 

is it okay to use 4H on a light dusting of snow, lets say 1/2in of snow?

or is four wheel drive high more for deep snow or digging yourself out???

thanks guys.

 

You can use it and be fine. Probably not necessary tho. I would just slow down, and allow myself more time to brake coming to stop lights and turns. If you feel it start to get loose, slow down, turn on 4x4 for a few until you get your traction back, then turn it back off. You do not need to run it all the time.

 

sounds good. let me ask this question then. is there ever a moment when you'd prefer to use 4H in winter driving over 2H?

 

Deeper snow, on ice maybe. When you get stuck. You'll get horrible gas mileage leaving it on all the time for "just in case" moments. Basically just use it whenever you need a bit more traction. Helps if you put some weight in the bed too. That will help give you traction in the rear.

 

You risk damaging hubs also. Dry pavement puts a lot of stress on the front 4x4 components.