91 jeep cherokee info
 

Hows it going i just bought a 91 cherokee and am having some trouble
with the 4 wheel drive. I dont know much about 4 wheel drive in the
first place. I would like to know how to shift it in gear and out.
What the part time light means. Also the rocker switch for the
transmission. I might need to find an owners manual and maybe a
service book. Also might be looking for random parts and accesories.
Wanna eventually turn into a off road vehicle. Any help by any one
will be greatly appreciated. Thanks .

Re: 91 jeep cherokee info
 

If yours is like my '98, the "Part Time" lamp tells you that you have
the "Command-Trac" 4WD Transfer Case. See if there isn't a sticker
on the headliner, above the driver's sun visor.

As my decal (and the owner's manual) says, you should only engage the
4WD on slippery, loose road surfaces. You'll tear-up the system if
you engage it full-time on dry paved surfaces.

I believe that you should be able to shift in and out of 4WD High "on
the fly". For Low Range (are you pulling stumps?), I come to a full
stop and shift the transmission to Neutral or Park.

Welcome to life with an XJ.

Jim
'98 XJ daily driver


On 6 Dec 2006 17:52:21 -0800, "martn55" <martn55@hotmail.com> crawled
out from under witha look of confusion to write:

>Hows it going i just bought a 91 cherokee and am having some trouble
>with the 4 wheel drive. I dont know much about 4 wheel drive in the
>first place. I would like to know how to shift it in gear and out.
>What the part time light means. Also the rocker switch for the
>transmission. I might need to find an owners manual and maybe a
>service book. Also might be looking for random parts and accesories.
>Wanna eventually turn into a off road vehicle. Any help by any one
>will be greatly appreciated. Thanks .

Re: 91 jeep cherokee info
 

If yours is like my '98, the "Part Time" lamp tells you that you have
the "Command-Trac" 4WD Transfer Case. See if there isn't a sticker
on the headliner, above the driver's sun visor.

As my decal (and the owner's manual) says, you should only engage the
4WD on slippery, loose road surfaces. You'll tear-up the system if
you engage it full-time on dry paved surfaces.

I believe that you should be able to shift in and out of 4WD High "on
the fly". For Low Range (are you pulling stumps?), I come to a full
stop and shift the transmission to Neutral or Park.

Welcome to life with an XJ.

Jim
'98 XJ daily driver


On 6 Dec 2006 17:52:21 -0800, "martn55" <martn55@hotmail.com> crawled
out from under witha look of confusion to write:

>Hows it going i just bought a 91 cherokee and am having some trouble
>with the 4 wheel drive. I dont know much about 4 wheel drive in the
>first place. I would like to know how to shift it in gear and out.
>What the part time light means. Also the rocker switch for the
>transmission. I might need to find an owners manual and maybe a
>service book. Also might be looking for random parts and accesories.
>Wanna eventually turn into a off road vehicle. Any help by any one
>will be greatly appreciated. Thanks .

Re: 91 jeep cherokee info
 

If yours is like my '98, the "Part Time" lamp tells you that you have
the "Command-Trac" 4WD Transfer Case. See if there isn't a sticker
on the headliner, above the driver's sun visor.

As my decal (and the owner's manual) says, you should only engage the
4WD on slippery, loose road surfaces. You'll tear-up the system if
you engage it full-time on dry paved surfaces.

I believe that you should be able to shift in and out of 4WD High "on
the fly". For Low Range (are you pulling stumps?), I come to a full
stop and shift the transmission to Neutral or Park.

Welcome to life with an XJ.

Jim
'98 XJ daily driver


On 6 Dec 2006 17:52:21 -0800, "martn55" <martn55@hotmail.com> crawled
out from under witha look of confusion to write:

>Hows it going i just bought a 91 cherokee and am having some trouble
>with the 4 wheel drive. I dont know much about 4 wheel drive in the
>first place. I would like to know how to shift it in gear and out.
>What the part time light means. Also the rocker switch for the
>transmission. I might need to find an owners manual and maybe a
>service book. Also might be looking for random parts and accesories.
>Wanna eventually turn into a off road vehicle. Any help by any one
>will be greatly appreciated. Thanks .

Re: 91 jeep cherokee info
 

I live in Canada and treat the 4x4 'part time' shift just like any
other. When I see a snowy patch coming, I shift into 4 high and keep on
going at the speed for snow driving. When I see clear coming, I shift
back to 2 wheel drive. I find left turns at snowy intersections can be
easier in 2 wheel drive, then shift to 4 coming out of the turn.

This is for the command trac or part time system. What does your
shifter say on it? If 2 Hi, 4 high, N and 4 low, it is the part time
one. If not, you can use the full time system anytime.

To shift into or out of 4 low for slow crawling, the best is to be
rolling along at 2 mph or so.

The 'part time' part of the 4x4 locks the front and rear driveshafts
together and only should be used on dirt or snow.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)


martn55 wrote:
>
> Hows it going i just bought a 91 cherokee and am having some trouble
> with the 4 wheel drive. I dont know much about 4 wheel drive in the
> first place. I would like to know how to shift it in gear and out.
> What the part time light means. Also the rocker switch for the
> transmission. I might need to find an owners manual and maybe a
> service book. Also might be looking for random parts and accesories.
> Wanna eventually turn into a off road vehicle. Any help by any one
> will be greatly appreciated. Thanks .

Re: 91 jeep cherokee info
 

I live in Canada and treat the 4x4 'part time' shift just like any
other. When I see a snowy patch coming, I shift into 4 high and keep on
going at the speed for snow driving. When I see clear coming, I shift
back to 2 wheel drive. I find left turns at snowy intersections can be
easier in 2 wheel drive, then shift to 4 coming out of the turn.

This is for the command trac or part time system. What does your
shifter say on it? If 2 Hi, 4 high, N and 4 low, it is the part time
one. If not, you can use the full time system anytime.

To shift into or out of 4 low for slow crawling, the best is to be
rolling along at 2 mph or so.

The 'part time' part of the 4x4 locks the front and rear driveshafts
together and only should be used on dirt or snow.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)


martn55 wrote:
>
> Hows it going i just bought a 91 cherokee and am having some trouble
> with the 4 wheel drive. I dont know much about 4 wheel drive in the
> first place. I would like to know how to shift it in gear and out.
> What the part time light means. Also the rocker switch for the
> transmission. I might need to find an owners manual and maybe a
> service book. Also might be looking for random parts and accesories.
> Wanna eventually turn into a off road vehicle. Any help by any one
> will be greatly appreciated. Thanks .

Re: 91 jeep cherokee info
 

I live in Canada and treat the 4x4 'part time' shift just like any
other. When I see a snowy patch coming, I shift into 4 high and keep on
going at the speed for snow driving. When I see clear coming, I shift
back to 2 wheel drive. I find left turns at snowy intersections can be
easier in 2 wheel drive, then shift to 4 coming out of the turn.

This is for the command trac or part time system. What does your
shifter say on it? If 2 Hi, 4 high, N and 4 low, it is the part time
one. If not, you can use the full time system anytime.

To shift into or out of 4 low for slow crawling, the best is to be
rolling along at 2 mph or so.

The 'part time' part of the 4x4 locks the front and rear driveshafts
together and only should be used on dirt or snow.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)


martn55 wrote:
>
> Hows it going i just bought a 91 cherokee and am having some trouble
> with the 4 wheel drive. I dont know much about 4 wheel drive in the
> first place. I would like to know how to shift it in gear and out.
> What the part time light means. Also the rocker switch for the
> transmission. I might need to find an owners manual and maybe a
> service book. Also might be looking for random parts and accesories.
> Wanna eventually turn into a off road vehicle. Any help by any one
> will be greatly appreciated. Thanks .

Re: 91 jeep cherokee info
 

Mike Romain wrote:
> I live in Canada and treat the 4x4 'part time' shift just like any
> other. When I see a snowy patch coming, I shift into 4 high and keep on
> going at the speed for snow driving. When I see clear coming, I shift
> back to 2 wheel drive. I find left turns at snowy intersections can be
> easier in 2 wheel drive, then shift to 4 coming out of the turn.
>
> This is for the command trac or part time system. What does your
> shifter say on it? If 2 Hi, 4 high, N and 4 low, it is the part time
> one. If not, you can use the full time system anytime.
>
> To shift into or out of 4 low for slow crawling, the best is to be
> rolling along at 2 mph or so.
>
> The 'part time' part of the 4x4 locks the front and rear driveshafts
> together and only should be used on dirt or snow.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
>
> martn55 wrote:
> >
> > Hows it going i just bought a 91 cherokee and am having some trouble
> > with the 4 wheel drive. I dont know much about 4 wheel drive in the
> > first place. I would like to know how to shift it in gear and out.
> > What the part time light means. Also the rocker switch for the
> > transmission. I might need to find an owners manual and maybe a
> > service book. Also might be looking for random parts and accesories.
> > Wanna eventually turn into a off road vehicle. Any help by any one
> > will be greatly appreciated. Thanks .


Thanks guys both of you so far. I really think that you have me start
to undersatnd the drive system in my jeep. Oh and mike it does say the
2 wheel hi 4 hi N and 4 low. So i think i kinda have it now. Though
i am still wondering about the transmission rocker switch? Alsso does
anyone know of any 91 cherokee manuals, owners and maybe repair and
withch repair manual s i should buy?

Thanks a million!

Martin a new and lifelong jeep owner

PS i love this truck better than any vehicle i have ever owned

Re: 91 jeep cherokee info
 

Mike Romain wrote:
> I live in Canada and treat the 4x4 'part time' shift just like any
> other. When I see a snowy patch coming, I shift into 4 high and keep on
> going at the speed for snow driving. When I see clear coming, I shift
> back to 2 wheel drive. I find left turns at snowy intersections can be
> easier in 2 wheel drive, then shift to 4 coming out of the turn.
>
> This is for the command trac or part time system. What does your
> shifter say on it? If 2 Hi, 4 high, N and 4 low, it is the part time
> one. If not, you can use the full time system anytime.
>
> To shift into or out of 4 low for slow crawling, the best is to be
> rolling along at 2 mph or so.
>
> The 'part time' part of the 4x4 locks the front and rear driveshafts
> together and only should be used on dirt or snow.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
>
> martn55 wrote:
> >
> > Hows it going i just bought a 91 cherokee and am having some trouble
> > with the 4 wheel drive. I dont know much about 4 wheel drive in the
> > first place. I would like to know how to shift it in gear and out.
> > What the part time light means. Also the rocker switch for the
> > transmission. I might need to find an owners manual and maybe a
> > service book. Also might be looking for random parts and accesories.
> > Wanna eventually turn into a off road vehicle. Any help by any one
> > will be greatly appreciated. Thanks .


Thanks guys both of you so far. I really think that you have me start
to undersatnd the drive system in my jeep. Oh and mike it does say the
2 wheel hi 4 hi N and 4 low. So i think i kinda have it now. Though
i am still wondering about the transmission rocker switch? Alsso does
anyone know of any 91 cherokee manuals, owners and maybe repair and
withch repair manual s i should buy?

Thanks a million!

Martin a new and lifelong jeep owner

PS i love this truck better than any vehicle i have ever owned

Re: 91 jeep cherokee info
 

Mike Romain wrote:
> I live in Canada and treat the 4x4 'part time' shift just like any
> other. When I see a snowy patch coming, I shift into 4 high and keep on
> going at the speed for snow driving. When I see clear coming, I shift
> back to 2 wheel drive. I find left turns at snowy intersections can be
> easier in 2 wheel drive, then shift to 4 coming out of the turn.
>
> This is for the command trac or part time system. What does your
> shifter say on it? If 2 Hi, 4 high, N and 4 low, it is the part time
> one. If not, you can use the full time system anytime.
>
> To shift into or out of 4 low for slow crawling, the best is to be
> rolling along at 2 mph or so.
>
> The 'part time' part of the 4x4 locks the front and rear driveshafts
> together and only should be used on dirt or snow.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
>
> martn55 wrote:
> >
> > Hows it going i just bought a 91 cherokee and am having some trouble
> > with the 4 wheel drive. I dont know much about 4 wheel drive in the
> > first place. I would like to know how to shift it in gear and out.
> > What the part time light means. Also the rocker switch for the
> > transmission. I might need to find an owners manual and maybe a
> > service book. Also might be looking for random parts and accesories.
> > Wanna eventually turn into a off road vehicle. Any help by any one
> > will be greatly appreciated. Thanks .


Thanks guys both of you so far. I really think that you have me start
to undersatnd the drive system in my jeep. Oh and mike it does say the
2 wheel hi 4 hi N and 4 low. So i think i kinda have it now. Though
i am still wondering about the transmission rocker switch? Alsso does
anyone know of any 91 cherokee manuals, owners and maybe repair and
withch repair manual s i should buy?

Thanks a million!

Martin a new and lifelong jeep owner

PS i love this truck better than any vehicle i have ever owned