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​Toyota Stuck in L4

Can’t get your Toyota Prado out of Low 4Try this, the vehicle must be stationary, select neutral with your foot on the brake and turn the control switch from L4 to H4 slowly.  Waiting until the L4 light goes out, 3 – 5 sec and you should hear a click.  OK it did not work, you may need to reverse your…

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How does centre diff lock work?

Do not drive the car on a sealed road when centre diff lock is on, this could damage your car. Make sure you know what the centre diff lock button looks like and what it does.  The centre diff lock is great for mud, sand, river crossing, hills but never use on a sealed road.Centre diff locks are only…

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What is diff lock on 4X4 vehicles?

Have you seen these on Toyota or 4X4 vehicles?      A locking differential (or diff locker) can make a significant difference in the performance of your 4wd in certain situations.  Known also as diff-lock or locker, it is a modification to the standard differential.  Its purpose is to restrict each of…

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How do the auto hubs on 4X4 vehicles work

Old Style - Hub or Freewheeling HubsPart-time four-wheel drive vehicles come in a variety of configurations with a variety of means for selecting 4WD. One of the older options are vehicles fitted with freewheeling hubs.  When locking the old-style hub to engage 4WD this required the driver to stop and…

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4x4 Darwin Course - Testimonial

My name is Leanne and I have recently completed a 4x4 course with you as a requirement with my employer. I wanted to let you know that I found the course to be very informative, very hands on which is very useful. Having just moved to the NT and having a new wheel drive there was plenty for me to learn.…