Shudder in 4WD HI

We got about 7in of snow where I live, so I drove to work in 4 wheel high. I noticed a slight shudder when backing up into the parking spot. Is this slight to moderate shudder normal while in 4wheel high while backing up (2018 crewmax) ?

 

Where was the shudder feeling coming from ? Did you have your steering turned close to full lock ?

 

This is when mine happens in the dirt. Is it normal?

 

yeah the wheel was turned not sure about full lock though. Now that I think about it, I used reverse earlier in a straight line and no shudder.

 

If your in 4wd and turn the steering to full lock or close, yes it is normal. Try sweeping turns if possible and not hard turns.

 

Thanks, I was scared something was messed up with my new truck

 

That is the most logical answer than.

 

Yep hard turns they like lock up. Be easy on turning. Unless your doing donuts

 

Thanks!

 

It’s because you were turning. As long as the ground is slippery it should not be an issue. When I off road and I am using 4 x 4, I will turn off 4 x 4 if I have to make a very tight turns and 4 x 4 is unnecessary.

 

yes..happens on all 4x4...one wheel try to catch up with the other at close to full lock

 

If your turning hard on dry or just wet toad in 4x4 your gonna have a bad time

 

Was the parking lot snow-covered?

 

yes

 

I have the exact same issue my truck is brand new 2000 miles and exact same circumstances
One of the guys here said just put it into 2WD just for the tight turns or parking spots
It’s normal from what I hear which is a relief to me too

 

Thanks!

 

@r1-superstar, your welcome.

 

This is what happens when you turn full lock in 4WD and off-roading in technical terrain like this guy did.

https://youtu.be/4q7GUN2CXlU

 

What a dope. I just skipped to the end when it happened. I don't know how you can know enough to know what any of those parts are called, but not know you shouldn't be in 4WD driving on terrain like that.

 

I know he makes a lot of videos and has nice parts and breaks them a lot knows a lot... he learns the hard way. I think the same thing but at same time stuff breaks he figures it out and has fun

 

I would think you want to be in four-wheel-drive for the terrain he was on, just need to turn it off when turning. No?

 

What I saw in that video, there was absolutely no need for 4WD coming down that hill, turn or no turn.

 

I agree. He def learned that day lol. Maybe that’ll help some other newbies use 4wd as little as possible

 

he has good videos, break stuff and fix/install most of them. He is just trying to have fun imo. plus he has long travel, that is even more work when shit breaks.

 

So this is continuing to happen in 4HI on the slightest of slow turns (1-8pmh). I'm turning the steering wheel one full rotation so not even close to full lock. Still normal?

 

If your in dirt, snow or wet conditions I don’t think this is normal. Maybe it would bind on a dry road with 1 full turn of the wheel.

Full disclosure, I AM NOT A MECHANIC.

Other memebers will have insight as well. Your truck is brand and under warranty, bring it to the dealer if you have any doubts.

 

On what kind of surface? Dry pavement? Wouldn't surprise me at all. Wet pavement? Still wouldn't surprise me.

 

He was driving on a road covered in construction paper

 

Wet pavement. Driving through the neighborhood (up to 15mph). I'm asking since this is my first Tundra. However this didn't happen on my 03' 4WD Sequoia or 00' 4WD 4-Runner.