Prado 4 Wheel Drive

[Gun Runner 5]

The 4X4 shifter on my 1990 LJ78 will engage the 4 wheel drive system however it takes both hands to move the shifter. Is there some way to lubricate the shifter so that it moves more easily?
Thanks.............................1978HJ45

 

[coldtaco]

I don't think this has anything to do with needing lubrication. I'm guessing there is something bigger wrong, bent shifter rod thing inside the case or something else.

 

[Radd Cruisers]

Check the bushing on the shifter shaft. It can get tight when there is dirt or corrosion between the parts.

The cause of the problem is not using 4WD enough...

~John

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Thanks guys...........I talked to Dan ( 4 Wheel Auto ) in Canada and he basically agrees with "Radd Cruisers" and suggested the previous owner probably did not use the 4 wheel system often enough and spraying a lubricant while exercising the shifter would most likely help. Thats where I will start and hopefully it will not be a more serious issue. Again thanks.........................1978HJ45

 

[roscoFJ73]

Thanks guys...........I talked to Dan ( 4 Wheel Auto ) in Canada and he basically agrees with "Radd Cruisers" and suggested the previous owner probably did not use the 4 wheel system often enough and spraying a lubricant while exercising the shifter would most likely help. Thats where I will start and hopefully it will not be a more serious issue. Again thanks.........................1978HJ45

A lot of them go like this if they are not used often enough