Hi everyone

First of all, I am NOT mechanically inclined so please forgive my lack of technical language.

I have a brand new Unlimited X. We had our first snowfall today and I put the car in 4WD. When I turn the steering wheel all the way at low speeds (when parking), the steering wheel seems to struggle a lot when I slightly accelerate. It's almost as if the front axle is shaking. Has anyone experienced this before? I don't have this problem in 2WD. Any advice?

Thanks,

Pat

 

There's your problem right there! You have a Jeep...not a car!



Seriously, though...your 4x4 system is not an all-wheel drive system. It is a temporary 4x4 system. When you take turns, the front tires are both working to get traction. They don't slip smoothly like an AWD car. That's all it is. If the roads aren't slippery, keep it in 2-high.

 

hi
driving on tarmac whilst in 4x4 is not a good idea, fine in a straight line but not very good for the gearing system when turning.
ie only use 4x4 on a slippery surface or when you NEED it, i did the same thing with mine but found out eventually.
so there is nothing wrong with ur jk. ur clear

 

Thanks for your replies! So on slippery road days, am I doing any damage for everyday driving by having the car in 4WD? Obviously the car will be turning quite a bit.

 

You won't hurt the 4WD system doing it occasionally. Your stock tires are far more likely to slip than a gear getting chewed up. You'll chew up your tires quicker, though...

Either way, if it isn't slippery, keep it in 2WD.

 

why does that feller call his jeep a car???

 

Now that's funny....

 

didnt know there were cars with 4X4's

 

4wd only helps you start moving on slippery surfaces. once you get moving, throw it back in 2wd. for daily driving (all road and highway driving), i only put it in 4wd if I can't go any further in 2wd and take it out of 4wd as soon as possible.

 

I think the manual says that u are supposed to use 2wd on the street even if its raining and 4wd is for offroad and snow. I have used it during terrible rain on the highway only though but put it back in 2wd right when it was over. Your Jeeps esp and bas are supposed to help you in 2wd in bad weather