Hi Joe,
I can't use the term "higher speed" with a part-time transfer case,
we drive just fast enough to get through a low traction snowed in road.
If I have traction I use two wheel, because my Ford 9" and Dana 44 are
not the same ratio from the factory in my Bronco, I could blow it up in
a hundred feet of wet pavement with good traction. Your Subaru is
full-time 4WD, "All Wheel Drive":
http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/e...?act=feature06
and has a center differential between the drive shafts to relieve the
bind.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Joe wrote:
>
> Isn't 4WD High meant for higher speed wet pavement or snow?

 

Wet pavement is iffy for 4x4. Some of it is slick, some is sticky.

If it is really pissing down and you are on greasy city streets, then...

Otherwise, yes, 4 high is for normal speeds on slick roads and I have no
issues driving over 60 mph in 4 high on both of my Jeeps.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Joe wrote:
>
> Isn't 4WD High meant for higher speed wet pavement or snow?
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:3F7C95EA.1F331EEC@***.net...
> > Hi Joe,
> > Apples and oranges, your transfer is made to run on pavement.
> > Mustang drivers become squirrels in the rain, especially the ones
> > powered by four cylinders.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Joe wrote:
> > >
> > > I would agree with you if only talking about 4WD LOW. 4WD High is
> another
> > > matter. My Subaru is WD and I have NEVER fishtailed, slid, slipped, etc
> on
> > > wet roads. Every 2WD car I've owned will slip and slide on wet pavement
> (I
> > > like watching Mustangs in the rain). 4WD increases the odds of a tire
> > > finding a non-slick surface...

 

Wet pavement is iffy for 4x4. Some of it is slick, some is sticky.

If it is really pissing down and you are on greasy city streets, then...

Otherwise, yes, 4 high is for normal speeds on slick roads and I have no
issues driving over 60 mph in 4 high on both of my Jeeps.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Joe wrote:
>
> Isn't 4WD High meant for higher speed wet pavement or snow?
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:3F7C95EA.1F331EEC@***.net...
> > Hi Joe,
> > Apples and oranges, your transfer is made to run on pavement.
> > Mustang drivers become squirrels in the rain, especially the ones
> > powered by four cylinders.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Joe wrote:
> > >
> > > I would agree with you if only talking about 4WD LOW. 4WD High is
> another
> > > matter. My Subaru is WD and I have NEVER fishtailed, slid, slipped, etc
> on
> > > wet roads. Every 2WD car I've owned will slip and slide on wet pavement
> (I
> > > like watching Mustangs in the rain). 4WD increases the odds of a tire
> > > finding a non-slick surface...

 

Wet pavement is iffy for 4x4. Some of it is slick, some is sticky.

If it is really pissing down and you are on greasy city streets, then...

Otherwise, yes, 4 high is for normal speeds on slick roads and I have no
issues driving over 60 mph in 4 high on both of my Jeeps.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Joe wrote:
>
> Isn't 4WD High meant for higher speed wet pavement or snow?
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:3F7C95EA.1F331EEC@***.net...
> > Hi Joe,
> > Apples and oranges, your transfer is made to run on pavement.
> > Mustang drivers become squirrels in the rain, especially the ones
> > powered by four cylinders.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Joe wrote:
> > >
> > > I would agree with you if only talking about 4WD LOW. 4WD High is
> another
> > > matter. My Subaru is WD and I have NEVER fishtailed, slid, slipped, etc
> on
> > > wet roads. Every 2WD car I've owned will slip and slide on wet pavement
> (I
> > > like watching Mustangs in the rain). 4WD increases the odds of a tire
> > > finding a non-slick surface...

 

I also have a CJ but have not been doing this, maybe I should start.
What does it achieve to lock the hubs but not shift into 4wd? Why
wouldn't you want to lock them in and go all the way into 4wd?

>
> I went back and read the manual and only in my CJ7 am I supposed to lock
> the hubs and drive it in 2 wheel drive once a month with the hubs locked
> to lub the front axles and bearings.
>
> Mike
>

 

I also have a CJ but have not been doing this, maybe I should start.
What does it achieve to lock the hubs but not shift into 4wd? Why
wouldn't you want to lock them in and go all the way into 4wd?

>
> I went back and read the manual and only in my CJ7 am I supposed to lock
> the hubs and drive it in 2 wheel drive once a month with the hubs locked
> to lub the front axles and bearings.
>
> Mike
>

 

I also have a CJ but have not been doing this, maybe I should start.
What does it achieve to lock the hubs but not shift into 4wd? Why
wouldn't you want to lock them in and go all the way into 4wd?

>
> I went back and read the manual and only in my CJ7 am I supposed to lock
> the hubs and drive it in 2 wheel drive once a month with the hubs locked
> to lub the front axles and bearings.
>
> Mike
>

 

Locking the hubs gets all the front end parts including the driveshaft
spinning which splashes oil around to lube everything.

This also moves grease around in all the front end u-joints too so they
don't rust in place.

Don't need 4x4 mode on the CJ to do this, just the hubs locked.

Mike

Joshua Nelson wrote:
>
> I also have a CJ but have not been doing this, maybe I should start.
> What does it achieve to lock the hubs but not shift into 4wd? Why
> wouldn't you want to lock them in and go all the way into 4wd?
>
> >
> > I went back and read the manual and only in my CJ7 am I supposed to lock
> > the hubs and drive it in 2 wheel drive once a month with the hubs locked
> > to lub the front axles and bearings.
> >
> > Mike
> >

 

Locking the hubs gets all the front end parts including the driveshaft
spinning which splashes oil around to lube everything.

This also moves grease around in all the front end u-joints too so they
don't rust in place.

Don't need 4x4 mode on the CJ to do this, just the hubs locked.

Mike

Joshua Nelson wrote:
>
> I also have a CJ but have not been doing this, maybe I should start.
> What does it achieve to lock the hubs but not shift into 4wd? Why
> wouldn't you want to lock them in and go all the way into 4wd?
>
> >
> > I went back and read the manual and only in my CJ7 am I supposed to lock
> > the hubs and drive it in 2 wheel drive once a month with the hubs locked
> > to lub the front axles and bearings.
> >
> > Mike
> >

 

Locking the hubs gets all the front end parts including the driveshaft
spinning which splashes oil around to lube everything.

This also moves grease around in all the front end u-joints too so they
don't rust in place.

Don't need 4x4 mode on the CJ to do this, just the hubs locked.

Mike

Joshua Nelson wrote:
>
> I also have a CJ but have not been doing this, maybe I should start.
> What does it achieve to lock the hubs but not shift into 4wd? Why
> wouldn't you want to lock them in and go all the way into 4wd?
>
> >
> > I went back and read the manual and only in my CJ7 am I supposed to lock
> > the hubs and drive it in 2 wheel drive once a month with the hubs locked
> > to lub the front axles and bearings.
> >
> > Mike
> >