Four-wheel-drive vehicles are more capable at off-roading, and arguably even on-roading. They have better traction on wet or slippery pavement, gravel, mud, and any other adverse scenario you can come up with – this is all thanks to a part called a transfer case. But what is a transfer case, and what does a transfer case do? Well, in this article, we dive deeper than a basic understanding of transfer cases. By the end of this article, you’ll know the difference between 4WD and what kind of transfer case AWD vehicles use, full-time and part-time transfer cases, and much more. Some models, like the Toyota 4Runner, can have either part-time or full-time four-wheel drive, depending on which trim level you choose. Here, you’ll learn why that matters, and maybe even help decide which is best for your needs.
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