Question about shifting from 2WD to 4WD
12-16-2005, 11:12 PM
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Re: Question about shifting from 2WD to 4WD
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"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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>I beg to differ....
>
> My wife and I did a trip up north last week and were in 4x4 at 55-60 mph
> for over 3 hours each way.
>
> We sure needed 4x4 And it is nice to be able to keep up to the transport
> trucks.....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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> Jeff Strickland wrote:
>>
>> Your Jeep is Rear Wheel Drive until you shift into 4WD.
>>
>> You can shift into 4WD at any safe speed, but why would you consider
>> shifting into 4WD at 50? If you can do 50, you don't need 4WD.
>>
>> "AJ" <amolkasbekar@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1134760453.543790.119880@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> >I have a 98 Jeep Wrangler that has a 2WD, 4WD(High) and a 4WD(Low). The
>> > jeep has a manual shift to go from 2WD to 4WD. I usually drive on 2WD.
>> > I was just wondering if it is safe to shift from 2wd to 4wd while
>> > driving. I live in NY and on a moderate snowy day, the roads are pretty
>> > well cleared so I drive on 2wd but when I hit a bad patch, I shift to
>> > 4wd. At such times, is better to stop the car and change?
>> >
>> > On a related note, when the jeep is on 2WD does it act as Front Wheel
>> > Drive or Rear Wheel Drive?
>> >
>> > Thanx, AJ.
>> >
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"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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>I beg to differ....
>
> My wife and I did a trip up north last week and were in 4x4 at 55-60 mph
> for over 3 hours each way.
>
> We sure needed 4x4 And it is nice to be able to keep up to the transport
> trucks.....
>
> 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!
> Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Jeff Strickland wrote:
>>
>> Your Jeep is Rear Wheel Drive until you shift into 4WD.
>>
>> You can shift into 4WD at any safe speed, but why would you consider
>> shifting into 4WD at 50? If you can do 50, you don't need 4WD.
>>
>> "AJ" <amolkasbekar@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1134760453.543790.119880@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> >I have a 98 Jeep Wrangler that has a 2WD, 4WD(High) and a 4WD(Low). The
>> > jeep has a manual shift to go from 2WD to 4WD. I usually drive on 2WD.
>> > I was just wondering if it is safe to shift from 2wd to 4wd while
>> > driving. I live in NY and on a moderate snowy day, the roads are pretty
>> > well cleared so I drive on 2wd but when I hit a bad patch, I shift to
>> > 4wd. At such times, is better to stop the car and change?
>> >
>> > On a related note, when the jeep is on 2WD does it act as Front Wheel
>> > Drive or Rear Wheel Drive?
>> >
>> > Thanx, AJ.
>> >
12-16-2005, 11:12 PM
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Re: Question about shifting from 2WD to 4WD
Isn't it almost time for your next safari?
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"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:43A386D6.FFD96583@sympatico.ca...
>I beg to differ....
>
> My wife and I did a trip up north last week and were in 4x4 at 55-60 mph
> for over 3 hours each way.
>
> We sure needed 4x4 And it is nice to be able to keep up to the transport
> trucks.....
>
> 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!
> Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Jeff Strickland wrote:
>>
>> Your Jeep is Rear Wheel Drive until you shift into 4WD.
>>
>> You can shift into 4WD at any safe speed, but why would you consider
>> shifting into 4WD at 50? If you can do 50, you don't need 4WD.
>>
>> "AJ" <amolkasbekar@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1134760453.543790.119880@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> >I have a 98 Jeep Wrangler that has a 2WD, 4WD(High) and a 4WD(Low). The
>> > jeep has a manual shift to go from 2WD to 4WD. I usually drive on 2WD.
>> > I was just wondering if it is safe to shift from 2wd to 4wd while
>> > driving. I live in NY and on a moderate snowy day, the roads are pretty
>> > well cleared so I drive on 2wd but when I hit a bad patch, I shift to
>> > 4wd. At such times, is better to stop the car and change?
>> >
>> > On a related note, when the jeep is on 2WD does it act as Front Wheel
>> > Drive or Rear Wheel Drive?
>> >
>> > Thanx, AJ.
>> >
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Helping is why we are all here on RAMJ+W, or should be.
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:43A386D6.FFD96583@sympatico.ca...
>I beg to differ....
>
> My wife and I did a trip up north last week and were in 4x4 at 55-60 mph
> for over 3 hours each way.
>
> We sure needed 4x4 And it is nice to be able to keep up to the transport
> trucks.....
>
> 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!
> Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Jeff Strickland wrote:
>>
>> Your Jeep is Rear Wheel Drive until you shift into 4WD.
>>
>> You can shift into 4WD at any safe speed, but why would you consider
>> shifting into 4WD at 50? If you can do 50, you don't need 4WD.
>>
>> "AJ" <amolkasbekar@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1134760453.543790.119880@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> >I have a 98 Jeep Wrangler that has a 2WD, 4WD(High) and a 4WD(Low). The
>> > jeep has a manual shift to go from 2WD to 4WD. I usually drive on 2WD.
>> > I was just wondering if it is safe to shift from 2wd to 4wd while
>> > driving. I live in NY and on a moderate snowy day, the roads are pretty
>> > well cleared so I drive on 2wd but when I hit a bad patch, I shift to
>> > 4wd. At such times, is better to stop the car and change?
>> >
>> > On a related note, when the jeep is on 2WD does it act as Front Wheel
>> > Drive or Rear Wheel Drive?
>> >
>> > Thanx, AJ.
>> >
12-17-2005, 02:38 AM
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Re: Question about shifting from 2WD to 4WD
That's consider unmanly, like stopping at a gas station to ask
directions.
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Stupendous Man wrote:
>
> What does it say in the owner's manual?
directions.
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Stupendous Man wrote:
>
> What does it say in the owner's manual?
12-17-2005, 02:38 AM
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Re: Question about shifting from 2WD to 4WD
That's consider unmanly, like stopping at a gas station to ask
directions.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Stupendous Man wrote:
>
> What does it say in the owner's manual?
directions.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Stupendous Man wrote:
>
> What does it say in the owner's manual?
12-17-2005, 02:38 AM
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Re: Question about shifting from 2WD to 4WD
That's consider unmanly, like stopping at a gas station to ask
directions.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Stupendous Man wrote:
>
> What does it say in the owner's manual?
directions.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Stupendous Man wrote:
>
> What does it say in the owner's manual?
12-17-2005, 05:58 AM
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Re: Question about shifting from 2WD to 4WD
Inquiring minds want to know. I quote from the O&M and Repair Manual, "4WD
can be used on wet slippery pavement".
When is wet pavement slippery and how much water on the pavement is wet.
That is the real question.
I have used 4WD on several Jeeps as described but only when there is a
steady hard rain. But what is steady and hard mean? Some experience and
common sense needs to come into the picture which is often harder to define
than when to use 4WD.
Coasty
"Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
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> What does it say in the owner's manual?
>
can be used on wet slippery pavement".
When is wet pavement slippery and how much water on the pavement is wet.
That is the real question.
I have used 4WD on several Jeeps as described but only when there is a
steady hard rain. But what is steady and hard mean? Some experience and
common sense needs to come into the picture which is often harder to define
than when to use 4WD.
Coasty
"Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
news:40gjeaF1ac30lU1@individual.net...
> What does it say in the owner's manual?
>
12-17-2005, 05:58 AM
#27
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Re: Question about shifting from 2WD to 4WD
Inquiring minds want to know. I quote from the O&M and Repair Manual, "4WD
can be used on wet slippery pavement".
When is wet pavement slippery and how much water on the pavement is wet.
That is the real question.
I have used 4WD on several Jeeps as described but only when there is a
steady hard rain. But what is steady and hard mean? Some experience and
common sense needs to come into the picture which is often harder to define
than when to use 4WD.
Coasty
"Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
news:40gjeaF1ac30lU1@individual.net...
> What does it say in the owner's manual?
>
can be used on wet slippery pavement".
When is wet pavement slippery and how much water on the pavement is wet.
That is the real question.
I have used 4WD on several Jeeps as described but only when there is a
steady hard rain. But what is steady and hard mean? Some experience and
common sense needs to come into the picture which is often harder to define
than when to use 4WD.
Coasty
"Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
news:40gjeaF1ac30lU1@individual.net...
> What does it say in the owner's manual?
>
12-17-2005, 05:58 AM
#28
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Re: Question about shifting from 2WD to 4WD
Inquiring minds want to know. I quote from the O&M and Repair Manual, "4WD
can be used on wet slippery pavement".
When is wet pavement slippery and how much water on the pavement is wet.
That is the real question.
I have used 4WD on several Jeeps as described but only when there is a
steady hard rain. But what is steady and hard mean? Some experience and
common sense needs to come into the picture which is often harder to define
than when to use 4WD.
Coasty
"Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
news:40gjeaF1ac30lU1@individual.net...
> What does it say in the owner's manual?
>
can be used on wet slippery pavement".
When is wet pavement slippery and how much water on the pavement is wet.
That is the real question.
I have used 4WD on several Jeeps as described but only when there is a
steady hard rain. But what is steady and hard mean? Some experience and
common sense needs to come into the picture which is often harder to define
than when to use 4WD.
Coasty
"Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
news:40gjeaF1ac30lU1@individual.net...
> What does it say in the owner's manual?
>
12-17-2005, 08:45 AM
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Re: Question about shifting from 2WD to 4WD
Hey Jeff. I shift in and out of 4wd at speed quite frequently. It's
usually patchy conditions that prompt it. Scooting along at 50 and
hitting a slick patch in 2wd can cause you to swap ends pretty quickly,
as you already know. Of course, slowing down before the patch helps too!
tw
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Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Your Jeep is Rear Wheel Drive until you shift into 4WD.
>
> You can shift into 4WD at any safe speed, but why would you consider
> shifting into 4WD at 50? If you can do 50, you don't need 4WD.
>
>
>
>
> "AJ" <amolkasbekar@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1134760453.543790.119880@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>
>> I have a 98 Jeep Wrangler that has a 2WD, 4WD(High) and a 4WD(Low). The
>> jeep has a manual shift to go from 2WD to 4WD. I usually drive on 2WD.
>> I was just wondering if it is safe to shift from 2wd to 4wd while
>> driving. I live in NY and on a moderate snowy day, the roads are pretty
>> well cleared so I drive on 2wd but when I hit a bad patch, I shift to
>> 4wd. At such times, is better to stop the car and change?
>>
>> On a related note, when the jeep is on 2WD does it act as Front Wheel
>> Drive or Rear Wheel Drive?
>>
>> Thanx, AJ.
>>
>
usually patchy conditions that prompt it. Scooting along at 50 and
hitting a slick patch in 2wd can cause you to swap ends pretty quickly,
as you already know. Of course, slowing down before the patch helps too!
tw
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Your Jeep is Rear Wheel Drive until you shift into 4WD.
>
> You can shift into 4WD at any safe speed, but why would you consider
> shifting into 4WD at 50? If you can do 50, you don't need 4WD.
>
>
>
>
> "AJ" <amolkasbekar@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1134760453.543790.119880@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>
>> I have a 98 Jeep Wrangler that has a 2WD, 4WD(High) and a 4WD(Low). The
>> jeep has a manual shift to go from 2WD to 4WD. I usually drive on 2WD.
>> I was just wondering if it is safe to shift from 2wd to 4wd while
>> driving. I live in NY and on a moderate snowy day, the roads are pretty
>> well cleared so I drive on 2wd but when I hit a bad patch, I shift to
>> 4wd. At such times, is better to stop the car and change?
>>
>> On a related note, when the jeep is on 2WD does it act as Front Wheel
>> Drive or Rear Wheel Drive?
>>
>> Thanx, AJ.
>>
>
12-17-2005, 08:45 AM
#30
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Re: Question about shifting from 2WD to 4WD
Hey Jeff. I shift in and out of 4wd at speed quite frequently. It's
usually patchy conditions that prompt it. Scooting along at 50 and
hitting a slick patch in 2wd can cause you to swap ends pretty quickly,
as you already know. Of course, slowing down before the patch helps too!
tw
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Your Jeep is Rear Wheel Drive until you shift into 4WD.
>
> You can shift into 4WD at any safe speed, but why would you consider
> shifting into 4WD at 50? If you can do 50, you don't need 4WD.
>
>
>
>
> "AJ" <amolkasbekar@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1134760453.543790.119880@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>
>> I have a 98 Jeep Wrangler that has a 2WD, 4WD(High) and a 4WD(Low). The
>> jeep has a manual shift to go from 2WD to 4WD. I usually drive on 2WD.
>> I was just wondering if it is safe to shift from 2wd to 4wd while
>> driving. I live in NY and on a moderate snowy day, the roads are pretty
>> well cleared so I drive on 2wd but when I hit a bad patch, I shift to
>> 4wd. At such times, is better to stop the car and change?
>>
>> On a related note, when the jeep is on 2WD does it act as Front Wheel
>> Drive or Rear Wheel Drive?
>>
>> Thanx, AJ.
>>
>
usually patchy conditions that prompt it. Scooting along at 50 and
hitting a slick patch in 2wd can cause you to swap ends pretty quickly,
as you already know. Of course, slowing down before the patch helps too!
tw
__________________________________________________ ___________________
2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Your Jeep is Rear Wheel Drive until you shift into 4WD.
>
> You can shift into 4WD at any safe speed, but why would you consider
> shifting into 4WD at 50? If you can do 50, you don't need 4WD.
>
>
>
>
> "AJ" <amolkasbekar@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1134760453.543790.119880@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>
>> I have a 98 Jeep Wrangler that has a 2WD, 4WD(High) and a 4WD(Low). The
>> jeep has a manual shift to go from 2WD to 4WD. I usually drive on 2WD.
>> I was just wondering if it is safe to shift from 2wd to 4wd while
>> driving. I live in NY and on a moderate snowy day, the roads are pretty
>> well cleared so I drive on 2wd but when I hit a bad patch, I shift to
>> 4wd. At such times, is better to stop the car and change?
>>
>> On a related note, when the jeep is on 2WD does it act as Front Wheel
>> Drive or Rear Wheel Drive?
>>
>> Thanx, AJ.
>>
>
