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[–] Ajen@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 days ago

The exact meaning of "4WD" seems to depend on manufacturer. Toyota's 4WD works fine on hard surfaces because the differentials are normally open, which makes it a lot more like AWD. The center differential needs to be locked for it to behave like your described.