Binding in 4x4

[Citykid]

Hello,

I bought my 17 a few months ago.  Really haven't used 4x4 a lot.  When I have I noticed when turning it seems to bog down/bind.  It came with 20" wheels and still needs a NorCal mod, the tires rub when fully locked.  So I thought it was that.  But it binds down in 4x4 when turning slightly, so the rubbing isn't a factor.

 

It almost feels like I was driving and the differential was locked ( a no no on hard packed ground).  But I don't see the ability to lock the dif.  Anyone have this issue?  Is this just a Silverado 'thing" when in 4x4?

 

Thanks.

[JimCost2014]

3 hours ago, Citykid said:

I was driving and the differential was locked

That is what happens when you are in 4HI/4LO. 

The front wheels are turning at the exact same speed, since they are now locked. When you are turning, one wheel is traveling a shorter distance than the other. Watch the video at about the 6 minute mark and what I am saying will male sense.

 

 

[swathdiver]

4 hours ago, Citykid said:

Hello,

I bought my 17 a few months ago.  Really haven't used 4x4 a lot.  When I have I noticed when turning it seems to bog down/bind.  It came with 20" wheels and still needs a NorCal mod, the tires rub when fully locked.  So I thought it was that.  But it binds down in 4x4 when turning slightly, so the rubbing isn't a factor.

 

It almost feels like I was driving and the differential was locked ( a no no on hard packed ground).  But I don't see the ability to lock the dif.  Anyone have this issue?  Is this just a Silverado 'thing" when in 4x4?

 

Thanks.

 

Normal for hard surfaces.  Don't use it on hard surfaces.