Is this normal in 4h
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Kansas City, MO.
New to jeeps, and 4 wheels drive for that matter, so I have a follow up question to the initial question (I too experienced the same thing this past weekend).
Is is okay to drive on snow covered pavement in 4Hi? If so, at what point do I need to get back into 2Hi?
Newbie question for sure!
Is is okay to drive on snow covered pavement in 4Hi? If so, at what point do I need to get back into 2Hi?
Newbie question for sure!
Read the manual. . . it's there for a reason.
JK Freak
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: seattle
Slip is a good thing
To operate at it's best 4hi and 4lo need to have a minimal amount of slip - Dirt, gravel, mud and snow and ice are the driving conditions when I'll drop in into 4wd. Never on dry pavement - never on wet pavement. Let me qualify my answer just a little bit: If I'm in the country and turn off a paved road on to a level dirt road I don't use 4wd because there's no need to engage it. If that gravel road had snow or ice then I might just to have a little fun or test the grip of my tires, etc. When I'm on the trail I'll try to see how far I can go before dropping it in-some folks engage right away when we pull off the pavement. Just remember you need a certain amount of slip which rules out wet or dry pavement. Following my no pavement rule I've never had a problem (knock on wood) in many years of owning 4wd rigs. I'm no expert I just found out what has worked well for me.