How does 4x4 really work
 

Last night got a bit stuck in a big snow bank, Selectrac I6 4x4, i was on
full time

The rear right (passenger) wheels was spinning and it feel it was the only
wheel really trying to get out, i know the 4x4 is working (Light on and
feeling while doing u-turn ) but why i did not see the front wheel spinning
while the gc was on Reverse , I was outside with the truck engage looking at
the truck spinning. !!!!!

I tried part time and no much luck. Got out of there with time and patience
REVERSE,DRIVE,REV... Is AWD subaru vehicules working the same ?

thanks

Pat

Re: How does 4x4 really work
 

please no reply like this LOL

1.. Find a passenger-helper.
2.. If you have manual hubs, lock 'em.
3.. Get into some real wet slippery mud.
4.. Engage 4 wheel drive.
5.. Stop the Jeep (in the mud).
6.. Turn the steering wheel all the way right.
7.. Stick your head out the driver's side window.
8.. Look directly at your front wheel.
9.. Floor the accelerator, only for a sceond or two.
10.. Pull your head back in and look at the passenger-helper.
11.. If the passenger-helper is laughing, your 4 wheel drive is likely
engaging.


"Patrick" <pat.guarnaccia@sympatico.ca> a écrit dans le message de news:
i_adnX74-YIyXX3cRVn-3A@b2b2c.ca...
> Last night got a bit stuck in a big snow bank, Selectrac I6 4x4, i was on
> full time
>
> The rear right (passenger) wheels was spinning and it feel it was the only
> wheel really trying to get out, i know the 4x4 is working (Light on and
> feeling while doing u-turn ) but why i did not see the front wheel
> spinning while the gc was on Reverse , I was outside with the truck engage
> looking at the truck spinning. !!!!!
>
> I tried part time and no much luck. Got out of there with time and
> patience REVERSE,DRIVE,REV... Is AWD subaru vehicules working the same ?
>
> thanks
>
> Pat
>
>

Re: How does 4x4 really work
 

please no reply like this LOL

1.. Find a passenger-helper.
2.. If you have manual hubs, lock 'em.
3.. Get into some real wet slippery mud.
4.. Engage 4 wheel drive.
5.. Stop the Jeep (in the mud).
6.. Turn the steering wheel all the way right.
7.. Stick your head out the driver's side window.
8.. Look directly at your front wheel.
9.. Floor the accelerator, only for a sceond or two.
10.. Pull your head back in and look at the passenger-helper.
11.. If the passenger-helper is laughing, your 4 wheel drive is likely
engaging.


"Patrick" <pat.guarnaccia@sympatico.ca> a écrit dans le message de news:
i_adnX74-YIyXX3cRVn-3A@b2b2c.ca...
> Last night got a bit stuck in a big snow bank, Selectrac I6 4x4, i was on
> full time
>
> The rear right (passenger) wheels was spinning and it feel it was the only
> wheel really trying to get out, i know the 4x4 is working (Light on and
> feeling while doing u-turn ) but why i did not see the front wheel
> spinning while the gc was on Reverse , I was outside with the truck engage
> looking at the truck spinning. !!!!!
>
> I tried part time and no much luck. Got out of there with time and
> patience REVERSE,DRIVE,REV... Is AWD subaru vehicules working the same ?
>
> thanks
>
> Pat
>
>

Re: How does 4x4 really work
 

please no reply like this LOL

1.. Find a passenger-helper.
2.. If you have manual hubs, lock 'em.
3.. Get into some real wet slippery mud.
4.. Engage 4 wheel drive.
5.. Stop the Jeep (in the mud).
6.. Turn the steering wheel all the way right.
7.. Stick your head out the driver's side window.
8.. Look directly at your front wheel.
9.. Floor the accelerator, only for a sceond or two.
10.. Pull your head back in and look at the passenger-helper.
11.. If the passenger-helper is laughing, your 4 wheel drive is likely
engaging.


"Patrick" <pat.guarnaccia@sympatico.ca> a écrit dans le message de news:
i_adnX74-YIyXX3cRVn-3A@b2b2c.ca...
> Last night got a bit stuck in a big snow bank, Selectrac I6 4x4, i was on
> full time
>
> The rear right (passenger) wheels was spinning and it feel it was the only
> wheel really trying to get out, i know the 4x4 is working (Light on and
> feeling while doing u-turn ) but why i did not see the front wheel
> spinning while the gc was on Reverse , I was outside with the truck engage
> looking at the truck spinning. !!!!!
>
> I tried part time and no much luck. Got out of there with time and
> patience REVERSE,DRIVE,REV... Is AWD subaru vehicules working the same ?
>
> thanks
>
> Pat
>
>

Re: How does 4x4 really work
 

Next time try applying the parking brake a bit. This should help kick in the
limited slip (left/right).

As far as the select trac (front/rear) I am not sure how those transfer
cases work. I am imagine the parking brake might also help that too.
My son never had a problem like that in his '94 Grand 5.2l, I am not sure if
it is the same transfer case.

--James

"Patrick" <pat.guarnaccia@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:i_adnX74-YIyXX3cRVn-3A@b2b2c.ca...
> Last night got a bit stuck in a big snow bank, Selectrac I6 4x4, i was on
> full time
>
> The rear right (passenger) wheels was spinning and it feel it was the only
> wheel really trying to get out, i know the 4x4 is working (Light on and
> feeling while doing u-turn ) but why i did not see the front wheel
> spinning while the gc was on Reverse , I was outside with the truck engage
> looking at the truck spinning. !!!!!
>
> I tried part time and no much luck. Got out of there with time and
> patience REVERSE,DRIVE,REV... Is AWD subaru vehicules working the same ?
>
> thanks
>
> Pat
>
>

Re: How does 4x4 really work
 

Next time try applying the parking brake a bit. This should help kick in the
limited slip (left/right).

As far as the select trac (front/rear) I am not sure how those transfer
cases work. I am imagine the parking brake might also help that too.
My son never had a problem like that in his '94 Grand 5.2l, I am not sure if
it is the same transfer case.

--James

"Patrick" <pat.guarnaccia@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:i_adnX74-YIyXX3cRVn-3A@b2b2c.ca...
> Last night got a bit stuck in a big snow bank, Selectrac I6 4x4, i was on
> full time
>
> The rear right (passenger) wheels was spinning and it feel it was the only
> wheel really trying to get out, i know the 4x4 is working (Light on and
> feeling while doing u-turn ) but why i did not see the front wheel
> spinning while the gc was on Reverse , I was outside with the truck engage
> looking at the truck spinning. !!!!!
>
> I tried part time and no much luck. Got out of there with time and
> patience REVERSE,DRIVE,REV... Is AWD subaru vehicules working the same ?
>
> thanks
>
> Pat
>
>

Re: How does 4x4 really work
 

Next time try applying the parking brake a bit. This should help kick in the
limited slip (left/right).

As far as the select trac (front/rear) I am not sure how those transfer
cases work. I am imagine the parking brake might also help that too.
My son never had a problem like that in his '94 Grand 5.2l, I am not sure if
it is the same transfer case.

--James

"Patrick" <pat.guarnaccia@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:i_adnX74-YIyXX3cRVn-3A@b2b2c.ca...
> Last night got a bit stuck in a big snow bank, Selectrac I6 4x4, i was on
> full time
>
> The rear right (passenger) wheels was spinning and it feel it was the only
> wheel really trying to get out, i know the 4x4 is working (Light on and
> feeling while doing u-turn ) but why i did not see the front wheel
> spinning while the gc was on Reverse , I was outside with the truck engage
> looking at the truck spinning. !!!!!
>
> I tried part time and no much luck. Got out of there with time and
> patience REVERSE,DRIVE,REV... Is AWD subaru vehicules working the same ?
>
> thanks
>
> Pat
>
>

Re: How does 4x4 really work
 

Ok i see with the rear wheel not spinning free anymore the other wheel will
lock.
is that it ? Interesting i can't wait to have other reply.

Thanks

Pat
"RocknCJ" <jetowle@cox.net> a écrit dans le message de news:
7o3Ed.79359$QR1.76872@fed1read04...
> Next time try applying the parking brake a bit. This should help kick in
> the limited slip (left/right).
>
> As far as the select trac (front/rear) I am not sure how those transfer
> cases work. I am imagine the parking brake might also help that too.
> My son never had a problem like that in his '94 Grand 5.2l, I am not sure
> if it is the same transfer case.
>
> --James
>
> "Patrick" <pat.guarnaccia@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:i_adnX74-YIyXX3cRVn-3A@b2b2c.ca...
>> Last night got a bit stuck in a big snow bank, Selectrac I6 4x4, i was on
>> full time
>>
>> The rear right (passenger) wheels was spinning and it feel it was the
>> only wheel really trying to get out, i know the 4x4 is working (Light on
>> and feeling while doing u-turn ) but why i did not see the front wheel
>> spinning while the gc was on Reverse , I was outside with the truck
>> engage looking at the truck spinning. !!!!!
>>
>> I tried part time and no much luck. Got out of there with time and
>> patience REVERSE,DRIVE,REV... Is AWD subaru vehicules working the same ?
>>
>> thanks
>>
>> Pat
>>
>>
>
>

Re: How does 4x4 really work
 

Ok i see with the rear wheel not spinning free anymore the other wheel will
lock.
is that it ? Interesting i can't wait to have other reply.

Thanks

Pat
"RocknCJ" <jetowle@cox.net> a écrit dans le message de news:
7o3Ed.79359$QR1.76872@fed1read04...
> Next time try applying the parking brake a bit. This should help kick in
> the limited slip (left/right).
>
> As far as the select trac (front/rear) I am not sure how those transfer
> cases work. I am imagine the parking brake might also help that too.
> My son never had a problem like that in his '94 Grand 5.2l, I am not sure
> if it is the same transfer case.
>
> --James
>
> "Patrick" <pat.guarnaccia@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:i_adnX74-YIyXX3cRVn-3A@b2b2c.ca...
>> Last night got a bit stuck in a big snow bank, Selectrac I6 4x4, i was on
>> full time
>>
>> The rear right (passenger) wheels was spinning and it feel it was the
>> only wheel really trying to get out, i know the 4x4 is working (Light on
>> and feeling while doing u-turn ) but why i did not see the front wheel
>> spinning while the gc was on Reverse , I was outside with the truck
>> engage looking at the truck spinning. !!!!!
>>
>> I tried part time and no much luck. Got out of there with time and
>> patience REVERSE,DRIVE,REV... Is AWD subaru vehicules working the same ?
>>
>> thanks
>>
>> Pat
>>
>>
>
>

Re: How does 4x4 really work
 

Ok i see with the rear wheel not spinning free anymore the other wheel will
lock.
is that it ? Interesting i can't wait to have other reply.

Thanks

Pat
"RocknCJ" <jetowle@cox.net> a écrit dans le message de news:
7o3Ed.79359$QR1.76872@fed1read04...
> Next time try applying the parking brake a bit. This should help kick in
> the limited slip (left/right).
>
> As far as the select trac (front/rear) I am not sure how those transfer
> cases work. I am imagine the parking brake might also help that too.
> My son never had a problem like that in his '94 Grand 5.2l, I am not sure
> if it is the same transfer case.
>
> --James
>
> "Patrick" <pat.guarnaccia@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:i_adnX74-YIyXX3cRVn-3A@b2b2c.ca...
>> Last night got a bit stuck in a big snow bank, Selectrac I6 4x4, i was on
>> full time
>>
>> The rear right (passenger) wheels was spinning and it feel it was the
>> only wheel really trying to get out, i know the 4x4 is working (Light on
>> and feeling while doing u-turn ) but why i did not see the front wheel
>> spinning while the gc was on Reverse , I was outside with the truck
>> engage looking at the truck spinning. !!!!!
>>
>> I tried part time and no much luck. Got out of there with time and
>> patience REVERSE,DRIVE,REV... Is AWD subaru vehicules working the same ?
>>
>> thanks
>>
>> Pat
>>
>>
>
>