Re: Does my Cherokee have Quadra-Trac?
 

"J. Clarke" <jclarke.usenet@cox.net> wrote in message news:ffihe701o2d@news2.newsguy.com...
> DougW wrote:
>> "J. Clarke" wrote ...
>>> RiverRunner66 via CarKB.com wrote:
>>>> Sorry DougW, but you are WRONG. Quadratrac IS what the
>>>> manufacturer
>>>> calls THEIR limited slip in this situation. ALL manufacturers
>>>> have
>>
>> Not true on the 95, quadra-trac is the transfer case and can come
>> with or without a
>> limited slip rear differential (only). The 95 ZJ was never offered
>> with a locking front
>> diff or with electronic lockers. Learn your facts.
>
> Uh, the quote that you used didn't include one single word that I
> wrote . . .

oops, I started with the wrong node, sorry about that.
I actually trimmed your response out since the response
was to RiverRunner66.

--
DougW

Re: Does my Cherokee have Quadra-Trac?
 

On Sun, 21 Oct 2007 23:02:23 -0000, Mash <mashman74@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>> Here is a link
>>
>> http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=205501
>>
>> half way down the page you will find the message "How to get a build
>> sheet"
>>
>> where is says: "2. Go to here" click on here and it will bring up the
>> page you want
>>
>> In the "Briefly describe" box say "I would like a build sheet.
>>
>> Fill out the form and you will probably have a response in 24-48
>> hours.
>>
>> The VIN is the most important thing. You can get it off your
>> registration or the tag on the dash. Hopefully the numbers match.
>>
>> Merrill
>
>
>That's great. Thanks for the link. That will be a big help.
>
>So according to info I've found in other discussions on this forum I
>figured out that I DON"T have a limited slip differential.
>I jacked up the rear up my Jeep, put it in Neutral and turned one of
>the wheels. The other wheel turned in the opposite direction, which
>means I have an open diff.
>
>So I don't have to add the Limited slip gear additive. So as of this
>minute it doesn't matter if I have Quadra-Trac or not (the additive I
>bought said not for use in Jeeps with Quadra-Trac). Though I'd still
>like to know if I have it or not (and what it is anyway) and I'll find
>out with the answers I've gotten in this forum.
>
>You guys are always a great help.
>
>Thanks.

Quadra-trac is a full time, all wheel drive system.
If you have the option of choosing 4wd or 2wd it isn't Quadra-trac.
(It would be Selec-trac or Command-trac depending on if there is a
full-time/part-time option or not.)
If you don't have that option, (ie, just 4wd high/4wd low) it is
Quadra-trac.
--
Bob Mann

--- is like air; it's not important unless you
aren't getting any

Re: Does my Cherokee have Quadra-Trac?
 

On Sun, 21 Oct 2007 23:02:23 -0000, Mash <mashman74@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>> Here is a link
>>
>> http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=205501
>>
>> half way down the page you will find the message "How to get a build
>> sheet"
>>
>> where is says: "2. Go to here" click on here and it will bring up the
>> page you want
>>
>> In the "Briefly describe" box say "I would like a build sheet.
>>
>> Fill out the form and you will probably have a response in 24-48
>> hours.
>>
>> The VIN is the most important thing. You can get it off your
>> registration or the tag on the dash. Hopefully the numbers match.
>>
>> Merrill
>
>
>That's great. Thanks for the link. That will be a big help.
>
>So according to info I've found in other discussions on this forum I
>figured out that I DON"T have a limited slip differential.
>I jacked up the rear up my Jeep, put it in Neutral and turned one of
>the wheels. The other wheel turned in the opposite direction, which
>means I have an open diff.
>
>So I don't have to add the Limited slip gear additive. So as of this
>minute it doesn't matter if I have Quadra-Trac or not (the additive I
>bought said not for use in Jeeps with Quadra-Trac). Though I'd still
>like to know if I have it or not (and what it is anyway) and I'll find
>out with the answers I've gotten in this forum.
>
>You guys are always a great help.
>
>Thanks.

Quadra-trac is a full time, all wheel drive system.
If you have the option of choosing 4wd or 2wd it isn't Quadra-trac.
(It would be Selec-trac or Command-trac depending on if there is a
full-time/part-time option or not.)
If you don't have that option, (ie, just 4wd high/4wd low) it is
Quadra-trac.
--
Bob Mann

--- is like air; it's not important unless you
aren't getting any

Re: Does my Cherokee have Quadra-Trac?
 

On Sun, 21 Oct 2007 23:02:23 -0000, Mash <mashman74@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>> Here is a link
>>
>> http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=205501
>>
>> half way down the page you will find the message "How to get a build
>> sheet"
>>
>> where is says: "2. Go to here" click on here and it will bring up the
>> page you want
>>
>> In the "Briefly describe" box say "I would like a build sheet.
>>
>> Fill out the form and you will probably have a response in 24-48
>> hours.
>>
>> The VIN is the most important thing. You can get it off your
>> registration or the tag on the dash. Hopefully the numbers match.
>>
>> Merrill
>
>
>That's great. Thanks for the link. That will be a big help.
>
>So according to info I've found in other discussions on this forum I
>figured out that I DON"T have a limited slip differential.
>I jacked up the rear up my Jeep, put it in Neutral and turned one of
>the wheels. The other wheel turned in the opposite direction, which
>means I have an open diff.
>
>So I don't have to add the Limited slip gear additive. So as of this
>minute it doesn't matter if I have Quadra-Trac or not (the additive I
>bought said not for use in Jeeps with Quadra-Trac). Though I'd still
>like to know if I have it or not (and what it is anyway) and I'll find
>out with the answers I've gotten in this forum.
>
>You guys are always a great help.
>
>Thanks.

Quadra-trac is a full time, all wheel drive system.
If you have the option of choosing 4wd or 2wd it isn't Quadra-trac.
(It would be Selec-trac or Command-trac depending on if there is a
full-time/part-time option or not.)
If you don't have that option, (ie, just 4wd high/4wd low) it is
Quadra-trac.
--
Bob Mann

--- is like air; it's not important unless you
aren't getting any

Re: Does my Cherokee have Quadra-Trac?
 

Bob Mann wrote:

> Quadra-trac is a full time, all wheel drive system.

Not picking on you, just clarifying for others that read
these posts. Full-time means the diffs are open for all
road conditions, all wheel drive means that all wheels are
in some way connected to the engine. :)

Even with Quadratrac you can be stuck with one rear and one
front wheel slipping. The only limited slip is front-to-rear.
That's where the "poor man's positrac" comes in. You just lightly
apply the brakes to stop the spinning wheel and add a bit more gas.

> If you have the option of choosing 4wd or 2wd it isn't Quadra-trac.
> (It would be Selec-trac or Command-trac depending on if there is a
> full-time/part-time option or not.)

Agreed. Selec-trac is probably the better of the two as it offers
full and part time 4wd options.

> If you don't have that option, (ie, just 4wd high/4wd low) it is
> Quadra-trac.

Keep in mind that about 95 the Quadra-trac II was offered. In that
case, 4wd low actually does lock and becomes part-time.

--
DougW

Re: Does my Cherokee have Quadra-Trac?
 

Bob Mann wrote:

> Quadra-trac is a full time, all wheel drive system.

Not picking on you, just clarifying for others that read
these posts. Full-time means the diffs are open for all
road conditions, all wheel drive means that all wheels are
in some way connected to the engine. :)

Even with Quadratrac you can be stuck with one rear and one
front wheel slipping. The only limited slip is front-to-rear.
That's where the "poor man's positrac" comes in. You just lightly
apply the brakes to stop the spinning wheel and add a bit more gas.

> If you have the option of choosing 4wd or 2wd it isn't Quadra-trac.
> (It would be Selec-trac or Command-trac depending on if there is a
> full-time/part-time option or not.)

Agreed. Selec-trac is probably the better of the two as it offers
full and part time 4wd options.

> If you don't have that option, (ie, just 4wd high/4wd low) it is
> Quadra-trac.

Keep in mind that about 95 the Quadra-trac II was offered. In that
case, 4wd low actually does lock and becomes part-time.

--
DougW

Re: Does my Cherokee have Quadra-Trac?
 

Bob Mann wrote:

> Quadra-trac is a full time, all wheel drive system.

Not picking on you, just clarifying for others that read
these posts. Full-time means the diffs are open for all
road conditions, all wheel drive means that all wheels are
in some way connected to the engine. :)

Even with Quadratrac you can be stuck with one rear and one
front wheel slipping. The only limited slip is front-to-rear.
That's where the "poor man's positrac" comes in. You just lightly
apply the brakes to stop the spinning wheel and add a bit more gas.

> If you have the option of choosing 4wd or 2wd it isn't Quadra-trac.
> (It would be Selec-trac or Command-trac depending on if there is a
> full-time/part-time option or not.)

Agreed. Selec-trac is probably the better of the two as it offers
full and part time 4wd options.

> If you don't have that option, (ie, just 4wd high/4wd low) it is
> Quadra-trac.

Keep in mind that about 95 the Quadra-trac II was offered. In that
case, 4wd low actually does lock and becomes part-time.

--
DougW

Re: Does my Cherokee have Quadra-Trac?
 

On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:50:26 -0500, "DougW"
<I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:

>Bob Mann wrote:
>
>> Quadra-trac is a full time, all wheel drive system.
>
>Not picking on you, just clarifying for others that read
>these posts. Full-time means the diffs are open for all
>road conditions, all wheel drive means that all wheels are
>in some way connected to the engine. :)

True.
I was simplifying.

Jeep's Quadra-trac system has impressed me since the mid 70s when a
salesman drove a Cherokee into a snow pile with bald summer tires, got
is jammed and still got it out.

>
>Even with Quadratrac you can be stuck with one rear and one
>front wheel slipping. The only limited slip is front-to-rear.
>That's where the "poor man's positrac" comes in. You just lightly
>apply the brakes to stop the spinning wheel and add a bit more gas.

Somehow I recall that salesman telling me the power went to individual
wheels but what you say makes sense now that I rethink it.
>
>> If you have the option of choosing 4wd or 2wd it isn't Quadra-trac.
>> (It would be Selec-trac or Command-trac depending on if there is a
>> full-time/part-time option or not.)
>
>Agreed. Selec-trac is probably the better of the two as it offers
>full and part time 4wd options.

I was looking for an XJ with Selec-trac, a tow package, other options
and decent condition when I decided (due to my wife not wanting
another "old vehicle") to get an almost new WK.
That combination is not too common.
>
>> If you don't have that option, (ie, just 4wd high/4wd low) it is
>> Quadra-trac.
>
>Keep in mind that about 95 the Quadra-trac II was offered. In that
>case, 4wd low actually does lock and becomes part-time.

Yup.
And I'm actually looking forward to winter for a change. :-)
--
Bob Mann

--- is like air; it's not important unless you
aren't getting any

Re: Does my Cherokee have Quadra-Trac?
 

On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:50:26 -0500, "DougW"
<I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:

>Bob Mann wrote:
>
>> Quadra-trac is a full time, all wheel drive system.
>
>Not picking on you, just clarifying for others that read
>these posts. Full-time means the diffs are open for all
>road conditions, all wheel drive means that all wheels are
>in some way connected to the engine. :)

True.
I was simplifying.

Jeep's Quadra-trac system has impressed me since the mid 70s when a
salesman drove a Cherokee into a snow pile with bald summer tires, got
is jammed and still got it out.

>
>Even with Quadratrac you can be stuck with one rear and one
>front wheel slipping. The only limited slip is front-to-rear.
>That's where the "poor man's positrac" comes in. You just lightly
>apply the brakes to stop the spinning wheel and add a bit more gas.

Somehow I recall that salesman telling me the power went to individual
wheels but what you say makes sense now that I rethink it.
>
>> If you have the option of choosing 4wd or 2wd it isn't Quadra-trac.
>> (It would be Selec-trac or Command-trac depending on if there is a
>> full-time/part-time option or not.)
>
>Agreed. Selec-trac is probably the better of the two as it offers
>full and part time 4wd options.

I was looking for an XJ with Selec-trac, a tow package, other options
and decent condition when I decided (due to my wife not wanting
another "old vehicle") to get an almost new WK.
That combination is not too common.
>
>> If you don't have that option, (ie, just 4wd high/4wd low) it is
>> Quadra-trac.
>
>Keep in mind that about 95 the Quadra-trac II was offered. In that
>case, 4wd low actually does lock and becomes part-time.

Yup.
And I'm actually looking forward to winter for a change. :-)
--
Bob Mann

--- is like air; it's not important unless you
aren't getting any

Re: Does my Cherokee have Quadra-Trac?
 

On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:50:26 -0500, "DougW"
<I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:

>Bob Mann wrote:
>
>> Quadra-trac is a full time, all wheel drive system.
>
>Not picking on you, just clarifying for others that read
>these posts. Full-time means the diffs are open for all
>road conditions, all wheel drive means that all wheels are
>in some way connected to the engine. :)

True.
I was simplifying.

Jeep's Quadra-trac system has impressed me since the mid 70s when a
salesman drove a Cherokee into a snow pile with bald summer tires, got
is jammed and still got it out.

>
>Even with Quadratrac you can be stuck with one rear and one
>front wheel slipping. The only limited slip is front-to-rear.
>That's where the "poor man's positrac" comes in. You just lightly
>apply the brakes to stop the spinning wheel and add a bit more gas.

Somehow I recall that salesman telling me the power went to individual
wheels but what you say makes sense now that I rethink it.
>
>> If you have the option of choosing 4wd or 2wd it isn't Quadra-trac.
>> (It would be Selec-trac or Command-trac depending on if there is a
>> full-time/part-time option or not.)
>
>Agreed. Selec-trac is probably the better of the two as it offers
>full and part time 4wd options.

I was looking for an XJ with Selec-trac, a tow package, other options
and decent condition when I decided (due to my wife not wanting
another "old vehicle") to get an almost new WK.
That combination is not too common.
>
>> If you don't have that option, (ie, just 4wd high/4wd low) it is
>> Quadra-trac.
>
>Keep in mind that about 95 the Quadra-trac II was offered. In that
>case, 4wd low actually does lock and becomes part-time.

Yup.
And I'm actually looking forward to winter for a change. :-)
--
Bob Mann

--- is like air; it's not important unless you
aren't getting any