4x4 instructions

[climb2safety]

I am looking for the proper instructions or process to put my rig in 4 wheel drive and take it out. It is a 1980 sii, with an automic 304. I have had jeeps in the past and a tahoe now - completely different set ups.

I can assume I lock the hubs, put it in neutral and then put it in 4x4 high or low. I can remember my Dad had an old rig and him putting it in reverse to disengage it.

Can anyone give me some insight to doing this correctly?

 

[Scoutboy74]

The method you've described is fine for lo range engagement. In addition to that method, hi range is actually meant to be engaged/disengaged on the fly. Getting out of 4lo with the auto trans is a bit trickier. It requires both hands and foot on the brake. Left hand on the gear selector going slowly through the p-r-n positions and back with right hand on the t-case lever applying pulling pressure. You May experience grinding when going from t-case n position back to 2hi. Shutting off the engine momentarily will allow you to pop the lever into 2hi position without gear grind.