4W Lo Issues

[mhoog17]

The past couple of times I've been out, something seems a little off with 4W Lo and wondering if anyone has any thoughts for me. I'm in a 2008 Rubicon, with lift & 33's.

At any rate, initially, 4W Lo and either first or second gear would give me a nice slow crawl with little or now throttle. On steep down hill sections, I'd get a nice steady pace with no braking.

Last couple of times out, 4W Lo in first or second barely moves, and even down hill, I find myself having to use the skinny pedal to keep moving. And, when I do give it a little gas, there seems to be a little lag, followed by a lurch - feels like it's rolling a bit then reengaging.

Any thoughts? Maybe I'm not getting it properly into Lo, or something else?

[mhoog17]

Thanks. that's what I'm doing. Rolling in 4W H at about 2 or 3 mph, transmission in neutral, then shifting down into 4W L.

[seer1]

You've probably already done this, but I'll ask anyway. Have you checked your transmission fluid lately? Is the level good? Has the fluid been toasted?

[mhoog17]

Good thought. I have, but can't hurt to take another peek.

[CIJeep]

My guess is that you've gotten familiar with what it does and comfortable enough to want a little more speed. So just up it a gear.

Experience teaches us all and helps us grow.

[rballman]

when you switch into 4L with a manual do I need to engage the clutch?

[RedneckJeep]

How are you shifting into 4lo?
you should shift to 4 hi let that engage then while rolling slowly pull it firmly back into 4 lo.
i always do this in neutral.

That ain't what the manual says.

[Ben]

when you switch into 4L with a manual do I need to engage the clutch?

you either need to disengage the clutch or put it in neutral. Don't do it with the clutch engaged, it is not happy.

[Ben]

OP, are you saying that your crawl ratio is too slow? This sounds like a good thing to me! I will trade you t-cases!

[Gunny]

sounds like your clutch is slipping

[Ben]

sounds like your clutch is slipping

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