four wheel low without locking hubs ??
hello all
yes, using common sence and not doing things like dumping the clutch it is fine to use low range without locking the hubs.
i just bought our new 08 and this is from the factory rep, we sometimes haul abit of hay over a pretty steep road and that was a concern for us before we bought our truck being able to use the low range if needed without locking the hubs on pavement.
now i don't recommend this to others because it is over the official fuso rating, but like you we have hauled two heavy loads so far now one 18500 lbs and the other 21600lbs (not using low range, the total weight including truck) and we are very pleased with the trucks abilities and torque even with these weights.
our understanding from the factory guys is these trucks are under rated and built tough. at this point we have every reason to beleive this. i'm amased at the torque and pull even at 6% grades. we were concerned with the rated 155 hp but not now. we can pull a 6% + grade unloaded cruising at 55 no problem as well as accelarate from 40 to 60 on the same grade.
sorry for getting carried away, we are extremely happy with our truck so far
i will get some pic's loaded under a new tread one of these days i hope
cheers lehel and laura