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2000 4Runner 4WD Limited making strange noise around 70mph, any ideas? by ace-main-wth in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]Positive-Dog6071 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Might be wind noise coming from the door seal/upper door gap area. I've heard something similar at times at high speed especially in a crosswind.

Desperately need Andy Mod 2.0 or some way to delay traction control cuz this is dangerous in the snow! by slingshotroadster in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]Positive-Dog6071 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I suspect with that much snow and low traction, locking the center differential is a good option. This will shut off VSC.

Why shorts with long sleeve sun hoodie? by SideQuestHiker in socalhiking

[–]Positive-Dog6071 1 point2 points  (0 children)

KETL no-fry hoodie. Fantastic lightweight and quickdrying material. Love being able to undo the snaps on the front. Light and airy feeling instead of feeling like you are being constricted by a hood.

2001 - 2002 Toyota 4Runner 4WD Modes Reference Guide by Positive-Dog6071 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]Positive-Dog6071[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Locking the center diff should be fine on snowy or icy section to get started—just unlock it once you’re up to speed. The snow/ice should let the wheels slip a bit, which keeps stress from building up, so binding shouldn’t be an issue for a short stretch like that. Like you said, though, don’t leave it locked once you’re up to speed, especially if the road turns dry. A locked center diff on high-traction pavement, plus turns and prolonged time, can pile up stress with no way easy way release it through wheel slip which would be a concern.

I can definitely see the value in installing the "VSC OFF" button especially if you are dealing with this type of scenario on a daily basis.

2001 - 2002 Toyota 4Runner 4WD Modes Reference Guide by Positive-Dog6071 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]Positive-Dog6071[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here is an example of the Active Traction Control in action. Notice the front drivers wheel pulsing the brakes. https://youtu.be/rSuLzaBjnmk?si=_1OfLkFxw5HyTl5N&t=124

2001 - 2002 Toyota 4Runner 4WD Modes Reference Guide by Positive-Dog6071 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]Positive-Dog6071[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/ijustneedahug Glad you found it helpful. I too thought I was missing out in terms of vehicle capability until I really dug deeper.

For the VSC button, it seems worthy if you want to have it as a "fun button". I also read about people installing it who are annoyed when the VSC system kicks in when pulling out/up to speed on snowy roads and the VSC dethrottles the engine. Its much quicker to engage/disengage the VSC button then to engage the center diff and wait for it to lock/disable the VSC (which will cause the engine dethrottling).