Whats up FOrum?!

I'm a newbie here, not your tipical newbie because ALL of my other cars have been sports cars. Literally 2-3 inches of the ground.
Mazda Mx-5, Infiniti G-35 Coupe, BMW 335i Coupe and now the JK. Which I got for the Zombie apocalypse or when IT hits the fan. I got a couple of questions regarding the whole functioning of the 4x4 Hi-Lo. I bought a 2010 JK unlimited with the powers (wind/Locks). I bought it from an Acura dealership and the salesman didnt seem to know heck about it. And me havent owening a 4x4 before didnt knew much about it either. I do know that the car was in EXCELLENT shape inside out, Low miles, great interiors engine doesnt show rust nowhere and from the looks of it it looks like it didnt ever did any type of off roading. My question is regarding the use of the 4x4. I used it the other days and when engaged it seems very wierd when turning. For an example, it will take me a bigger radius to perform a circle or U turn. Is this normal or should I have it check? I know (reading it in the manual) the 4-low option show not be used faster than 15 miles + or -. The 4- hi up to 55 but is this safe with this turning issue?

BTW PLease excuse any typos! My first language is Spanish! Thanks!

 

The turning issue is normal. Thats the front axle joints binding on tight turns. If your not familiar with your jeep see if you can hook up with someone to help you out.

 

Very common questions: Don't use 4 wheel drive on pavement. The front and rear axles are locked together and things bind and get unnecessarily stressed. What's in a jeep is considered "part time 4x4" which is unlike all wheel drive. Awd vehicles provide slip in the driveline for use on the road, Jeeps don't.

So what you experienced is exactly like all JKs would react. Save it for dirt/mud/sand/snow/wet grass.. anything loose.

4x4 tips:
-If it won't shift in easily just move forward or backwards a few inches and it should slip in. Too much yanking can mess the linkage up.
-You can shift into 4 high while moving at almost any speed but 4 low you need to be still or just barely creeping.
-4 low is good for sand if you have an auto, keeps the temperatures lower.

 

Great advice.... Couldn't have said it better myself.... U have a solid front axel its not independents like other vehicles and when their engaged u cant make tight turns.... And like the first guy said... Get with some other jeepers and they'll help ya out... Enjoy ur new JKU!

 

Also, if you drive very far on pavement in 4wd your tires will show wear quickly.

 

Thanks for all of the great advice guys! I appreciate your help and will continue to keep asking! I'm loving my Jeep, which btw is just as the one on Rich picture. I already read the user manual but the most important advice is the one from the users! Thanks!

 

First and foremost, you no longer drive a car, suv or even truck for that matter.

You drive a jeep.

 

Now that there is some good advice...

 

also one way to help get a jeep friend is to wave to them from here on out its the jeep wave theres tons of videos on youtube about how to off-road in all types of terrain. its always smart and safe to offroad with a buddy. welcome to the club

 

Pretty much DON'T USE 4x4 ON PAVEMENT...

When using 4 wheel drive you need to allow some slipping or your transfer case can get bound up and break. If its raining or snowing really bad and you are actually losing traction in 2wd then it is probably okay to switch into 4x4 HI. But if you aren't losing traction in 2wd you shouldn't turn 4x4 on. 4 low shouldn't be used unless you are slipping in 4hi which means you will be driving on a steep incline off road or on some snow which I don't think you get much of in FL.