If what you are doing works, keep doing it:
4LO (Four-Wheel Drive Low) should only be used in extreme low-speed, high-torque situations such as deep mud, heavy snow, steep rock crawling, or extreme inclines/declines, and you must follow the correct engagement procedure to avoid drivetrain damage.
Intended Use Cases
Deep mud or snow where traction is extremely poor and you need maximum torque to get unstuck Trucks Only+1.
Rock crawling on steep, uneven terrain forum.fullsizechevy.com+1.
Extreme inclines or declines where you need to control speed and maintain traction solutionsphere.blog.
Heavy towing in low-traction conditions (e.g., deep sand, ice) carclubsusa.com.