platypus wrote:
> Ace wrote:
> > On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 11:38:52 GMT, platypus
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Ace wrote:
> >>>On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 04:09:17 -0700, darsy wrote:
> >
> > > > > The Jeep has several drive modes, but only recommends 2wd or
> > > > > permanent 4wd for road use - part-time 4WD is for loose
> > > > > surfaces only. Ive no idea why - Krusty probably does, mind.
> > > >
> > > > So do I. Its because your 4wd system is much more mechanical
> > > > than mine, such that the front and rear wheels will want to
> > > > move at the same speed all the time, so going round corners
> > > > will be much more of an effort, as youre effectively skidding
> > > > at least one of the rear tyres round to follow the front. Tyre
> > > > wear will be accordingly increased.
> > >
> > > Err, diffs?
> >
> > They work between left and right side, but on vehicles with
> > selectable 4wd like darsys jeep, there is no diff between front
> > and rear.
>
> Are they allow to make them that crap? He wants a proper 4x4, he
> does.
Hes got one - Ace is wrong. You can get Cherokees with two types of
transfer case - SelecTrac which has a centre diff allowing full-time
4WD, & CommandTrac which which hasnt got a diff & just locks the
driveshafts together, hence can only be used in 4WD on slippery
surfaces.
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