ABS vs Part-Time 4x4 ?
#11
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Re: ABS vs Part-Time 4x4 ?
Yep, some Grand Cherokees do come with Selectrac, it's just pretty rare
since few dealers order that option that they seldom really understand. :)
Jerry
Patrick wrote:
> My 96 GC Laredo I6 do have selectrac with part-time
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> a écrit dans le message de news:
> ZA2Dd.11245$232.6893@fed1read05...
>
>>Darned few Grand Cherokees have a part-time 4x4 system, are you sure your
>>Grand Cherokee has a Selectrac system that includes the part-time 4x4
>>mode? And a part-time 4x4 system does not lock the wheels together so
>>they are in "lock-step" with each other, the part-time 4x4 system only
>>locks the front and rear axles together...so tires are still free to lock
>>up on one side.
>>
>>Jerry
>>
>>Jim Y. wrote:
>>
>>>I've got a Jeep Grand Cherokee and this issue of anti-lock brakes
>>>functionality came up with regards to the use of Part-Time 4x4 in snowy
>>>weather.
>>>
>>>We know how Part-Time mode operates on the four wheels. Given that, how
>>>does this affect a vehicle with anti-lock brakes, since ABS monitors the
>>>rotation of each wheel? If all four wheels are moving at the same rate,
>>>don't you lose the ability of the ABS to independently monitor each wheel
>>>speed and brake optimally/properly on a slippery surface that may NOT
>>>affect all four wheels?
>>>
>>>Jim
>>>
>>
>>--
>>Jerry Bransford
>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
since few dealers order that option that they seldom really understand. :)
Jerry
Patrick wrote:
> My 96 GC Laredo I6 do have selectrac with part-time
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> a écrit dans le message de news:
> ZA2Dd.11245$232.6893@fed1read05...
>
>>Darned few Grand Cherokees have a part-time 4x4 system, are you sure your
>>Grand Cherokee has a Selectrac system that includes the part-time 4x4
>>mode? And a part-time 4x4 system does not lock the wheels together so
>>they are in "lock-step" with each other, the part-time 4x4 system only
>>locks the front and rear axles together...so tires are still free to lock
>>up on one side.
>>
>>Jerry
>>
>>Jim Y. wrote:
>>
>>>I've got a Jeep Grand Cherokee and this issue of anti-lock brakes
>>>functionality came up with regards to the use of Part-Time 4x4 in snowy
>>>weather.
>>>
>>>We know how Part-Time mode operates on the four wheels. Given that, how
>>>does this affect a vehicle with anti-lock brakes, since ABS monitors the
>>>rotation of each wheel? If all four wheels are moving at the same rate,
>>>don't you lose the ability of the ABS to independently monitor each wheel
>>>speed and brake optimally/properly on a slippery surface that may NOT
>>>affect all four wheels?
>>>
>>>Jim
>>>
>>
>>--
>>Jerry Bransford
>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
>
--
Jerry Bransford
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#12
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Re: ABS vs Part-Time 4x4 ?
Yep, some Grand Cherokees do come with Selectrac, it's just pretty rare
since few dealers order that option that they seldom really understand. :)
Jerry
Patrick wrote:
> My 96 GC Laredo I6 do have selectrac with part-time
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> a écrit dans le message de news:
> ZA2Dd.11245$232.6893@fed1read05...
>
>>Darned few Grand Cherokees have a part-time 4x4 system, are you sure your
>>Grand Cherokee has a Selectrac system that includes the part-time 4x4
>>mode? And a part-time 4x4 system does not lock the wheels together so
>>they are in "lock-step" with each other, the part-time 4x4 system only
>>locks the front and rear axles together...so tires are still free to lock
>>up on one side.
>>
>>Jerry
>>
>>Jim Y. wrote:
>>
>>>I've got a Jeep Grand Cherokee and this issue of anti-lock brakes
>>>functionality came up with regards to the use of Part-Time 4x4 in snowy
>>>weather.
>>>
>>>We know how Part-Time mode operates on the four wheels. Given that, how
>>>does this affect a vehicle with anti-lock brakes, since ABS monitors the
>>>rotation of each wheel? If all four wheels are moving at the same rate,
>>>don't you lose the ability of the ABS to independently monitor each wheel
>>>speed and brake optimally/properly on a slippery surface that may NOT
>>>affect all four wheels?
>>>
>>>Jim
>>>
>>
>>--
>>Jerry Bransford
>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
since few dealers order that option that they seldom really understand. :)
Jerry
Patrick wrote:
> My 96 GC Laredo I6 do have selectrac with part-time
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> a écrit dans le message de news:
> ZA2Dd.11245$232.6893@fed1read05...
>
>>Darned few Grand Cherokees have a part-time 4x4 system, are you sure your
>>Grand Cherokee has a Selectrac system that includes the part-time 4x4
>>mode? And a part-time 4x4 system does not lock the wheels together so
>>they are in "lock-step" with each other, the part-time 4x4 system only
>>locks the front and rear axles together...so tires are still free to lock
>>up on one side.
>>
>>Jerry
>>
>>Jim Y. wrote:
>>
>>>I've got a Jeep Grand Cherokee and this issue of anti-lock brakes
>>>functionality came up with regards to the use of Part-Time 4x4 in snowy
>>>weather.
>>>
>>>We know how Part-Time mode operates on the four wheels. Given that, how
>>>does this affect a vehicle with anti-lock brakes, since ABS monitors the
>>>rotation of each wheel? If all four wheels are moving at the same rate,
>>>don't you lose the ability of the ABS to independently monitor each wheel
>>>speed and brake optimally/properly on a slippery surface that may NOT
>>>affect all four wheels?
>>>
>>>Jim
>>>
>>
>>--
>>Jerry Bransford
>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
#13
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Re: ABS vs Part-Time 4x4 ?
Yep, some Grand Cherokees do come with Selectrac, it's just pretty rare
since few dealers order that option that they seldom really understand. :)
Jerry
Patrick wrote:
> My 96 GC Laredo I6 do have selectrac with part-time
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> a écrit dans le message de news:
> ZA2Dd.11245$232.6893@fed1read05...
>
>>Darned few Grand Cherokees have a part-time 4x4 system, are you sure your
>>Grand Cherokee has a Selectrac system that includes the part-time 4x4
>>mode? And a part-time 4x4 system does not lock the wheels together so
>>they are in "lock-step" with each other, the part-time 4x4 system only
>>locks the front and rear axles together...so tires are still free to lock
>>up on one side.
>>
>>Jerry
>>
>>Jim Y. wrote:
>>
>>>I've got a Jeep Grand Cherokee and this issue of anti-lock brakes
>>>functionality came up with regards to the use of Part-Time 4x4 in snowy
>>>weather.
>>>
>>>We know how Part-Time mode operates on the four wheels. Given that, how
>>>does this affect a vehicle with anti-lock brakes, since ABS monitors the
>>>rotation of each wheel? If all four wheels are moving at the same rate,
>>>don't you lose the ability of the ABS to independently monitor each wheel
>>>speed and brake optimally/properly on a slippery surface that may NOT
>>>affect all four wheels?
>>>
>>>Jim
>>>
>>
>>--
>>Jerry Bransford
>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
since few dealers order that option that they seldom really understand. :)
Jerry
Patrick wrote:
> My 96 GC Laredo I6 do have selectrac with part-time
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> a écrit dans le message de news:
> ZA2Dd.11245$232.6893@fed1read05...
>
>>Darned few Grand Cherokees have a part-time 4x4 system, are you sure your
>>Grand Cherokee has a Selectrac system that includes the part-time 4x4
>>mode? And a part-time 4x4 system does not lock the wheels together so
>>they are in "lock-step" with each other, the part-time 4x4 system only
>>locks the front and rear axles together...so tires are still free to lock
>>up on one side.
>>
>>Jerry
>>
>>Jim Y. wrote:
>>
>>>I've got a Jeep Grand Cherokee and this issue of anti-lock brakes
>>>functionality came up with regards to the use of Part-Time 4x4 in snowy
>>>weather.
>>>
>>>We know how Part-Time mode operates on the four wheels. Given that, how
>>>does this affect a vehicle with anti-lock brakes, since ABS monitors the
>>>rotation of each wheel? If all four wheels are moving at the same rate,
>>>don't you lose the ability of the ABS to independently monitor each wheel
>>>speed and brake optimally/properly on a slippery surface that may NOT
>>>affect all four wheels?
>>>
>>>Jim
>>>
>>
>>--
>>Jerry Bransford
>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
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Re: ABS vs Part-Time 4x4 ?
The WJ retained part-time, too:
http://www.wjjeeps.com/st_shifter.jpg
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Patrick wrote:
>
> My 96 GC Laredo I6 do have selectrac with part-time
http://www.wjjeeps.com/st_shifter.jpg
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Patrick wrote:
>
> My 96 GC Laredo I6 do have selectrac with part-time
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Re: ABS vs Part-Time 4x4 ?
The WJ retained part-time, too:
http://www.wjjeeps.com/st_shifter.jpg
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Patrick wrote:
>
> My 96 GC Laredo I6 do have selectrac with part-time
http://www.wjjeeps.com/st_shifter.jpg
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Patrick wrote:
>
> My 96 GC Laredo I6 do have selectrac with part-time
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Re: ABS vs Part-Time 4x4 ?
The WJ retained part-time, too:
http://www.wjjeeps.com/st_shifter.jpg
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Patrick wrote:
>
> My 96 GC Laredo I6 do have selectrac with part-time
http://www.wjjeeps.com/st_shifter.jpg
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Patrick wrote:
>
> My 96 GC Laredo I6 do have selectrac with part-time
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Re: ABS vs Part-Time 4x4 ?
http://www.4x4abc.com/4WD101/ABS_offroad.html
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"Jim Y." wrote:
>
> I've got a Jeep Grand Cherokee and this issue of anti-lock brakes
> functionality came up with regards to the use of Part-Time 4x4 in snowy
> weather.
>
> We know how Part-Time mode operates on the four wheels. Given that, how
> does this affect a vehicle with anti-lock brakes, since ABS monitors the
> rotation of each wheel? If all four wheels are moving at the same rate,
> don't you lose the ability of the ABS to independently monitor each
> wheel speed and brake optimally/properly on a slippery surface that may
> NOT affect all four wheels?
>
> Jim
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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"Jim Y." wrote:
>
> I've got a Jeep Grand Cherokee and this issue of anti-lock brakes
> functionality came up with regards to the use of Part-Time 4x4 in snowy
> weather.
>
> We know how Part-Time mode operates on the four wheels. Given that, how
> does this affect a vehicle with anti-lock brakes, since ABS monitors the
> rotation of each wheel? If all four wheels are moving at the same rate,
> don't you lose the ability of the ABS to independently monitor each
> wheel speed and brake optimally/properly on a slippery surface that may
> NOT affect all four wheels?
>
> Jim
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Re: ABS vs Part-Time 4x4 ?
http://www.4x4abc.com/4WD101/ABS_offroad.html
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"Jim Y." wrote:
>
> I've got a Jeep Grand Cherokee and this issue of anti-lock brakes
> functionality came up with regards to the use of Part-Time 4x4 in snowy
> weather.
>
> We know how Part-Time mode operates on the four wheels. Given that, how
> does this affect a vehicle with anti-lock brakes, since ABS monitors the
> rotation of each wheel? If all four wheels are moving at the same rate,
> don't you lose the ability of the ABS to independently monitor each
> wheel speed and brake optimally/properly on a slippery surface that may
> NOT affect all four wheels?
>
> Jim
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Jim Y." wrote:
>
> I've got a Jeep Grand Cherokee and this issue of anti-lock brakes
> functionality came up with regards to the use of Part-Time 4x4 in snowy
> weather.
>
> We know how Part-Time mode operates on the four wheels. Given that, how
> does this affect a vehicle with anti-lock brakes, since ABS monitors the
> rotation of each wheel? If all four wheels are moving at the same rate,
> don't you lose the ability of the ABS to independently monitor each
> wheel speed and brake optimally/properly on a slippery surface that may
> NOT affect all four wheels?
>
> Jim
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Re: ABS vs Part-Time 4x4 ?
http://www.4x4abc.com/4WD101/ABS_offroad.html
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mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Jim Y." wrote:
>
> I've got a Jeep Grand Cherokee and this issue of anti-lock brakes
> functionality came up with regards to the use of Part-Time 4x4 in snowy
> weather.
>
> We know how Part-Time mode operates on the four wheels. Given that, how
> does this affect a vehicle with anti-lock brakes, since ABS monitors the
> rotation of each wheel? If all four wheels are moving at the same rate,
> don't you lose the ability of the ABS to independently monitor each
> wheel speed and brake optimally/properly on a slippery surface that may
> NOT affect all four wheels?
>
> Jim
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Jim Y." wrote:
>
> I've got a Jeep Grand Cherokee and this issue of anti-lock brakes
> functionality came up with regards to the use of Part-Time 4x4 in snowy
> weather.
>
> We know how Part-Time mode operates on the four wheels. Given that, how
> does this affect a vehicle with anti-lock brakes, since ABS monitors the
> rotation of each wheel? If all four wheels are moving at the same rate,
> don't you lose the ability of the ABS to independently monitor each
> wheel speed and brake optimally/properly on a slippery surface that may
> NOT affect all four wheels?
>
> Jim
#20
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Re: ABS vs Part-Time 4x4 ?
Yes, it's a true part time 4x4. (I also have Full Time 4WD also.)
The 2004 GC Laredo still come with it. Limited/Overland do not. In 2005
Jeep does away with Selectrac all together for GC.
Jim
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:ZA2Dd.11245$232.6893@fed1read05...
> Darned few Grand Cherokees have a part-time 4x4 system, are you sure
> your Grand Cherokee has a Selectrac system that includes the part-time
> 4x4 mode? And a part-time 4x4 system does not lock the wheels
> together so they are in "lock-step" with each other, the part-time 4x4
> system only locks the front and rear axles together...so tires are
> still free to lock up on one side.
>
> Jerry
>
> Jim Y. wrote:
>> I've got a Jeep Grand Cherokee and this issue of anti-lock brakes
>> functionality came up with regards to the use of Part-Time 4x4 in
>> snowy weather.
>>
>> We know how Part-Time mode operates on the four wheels. Given that,
>> how does this affect a vehicle with anti-lock brakes, since ABS
>> monitors the rotation of each wheel? If all four wheels are moving at
>> the same rate, don't you lose the ability of the ABS to independently
>> monitor each wheel speed and brake optimally/properly on a slippery
>> surface that may NOT affect all four wheels?
>>
>> Jim
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
The 2004 GC Laredo still come with it. Limited/Overland do not. In 2005
Jeep does away with Selectrac all together for GC.
Jim
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:ZA2Dd.11245$232.6893@fed1read05...
> Darned few Grand Cherokees have a part-time 4x4 system, are you sure
> your Grand Cherokee has a Selectrac system that includes the part-time
> 4x4 mode? And a part-time 4x4 system does not lock the wheels
> together so they are in "lock-step" with each other, the part-time 4x4
> system only locks the front and rear axles together...so tires are
> still free to lock up on one side.
>
> Jerry
>
> Jim Y. wrote:
>> I've got a Jeep Grand Cherokee and this issue of anti-lock brakes
>> functionality came up with regards to the use of Part-Time 4x4 in
>> snowy weather.
>>
>> We know how Part-Time mode operates on the four wheels. Given that,
>> how does this affect a vehicle with anti-lock brakes, since ABS
>> monitors the rotation of each wheel? If all four wheels are moving at
>> the same rate, don't you lose the ability of the ABS to independently
>> monitor each wheel speed and brake optimally/properly on a slippery
>> surface that may NOT affect all four wheels?
>>
>> Jim
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/