4x4 Shift on the Fly?
11-09-2012, 12:15 AM
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I heard that a tcase drop puts stress on a linkage somewhere. Should I avoid 4x4 because of it? Ill be getting an she sometime soon, I just have a few other things that need to be inaugurated before then 
11-09-2012, 12:29 AM
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Yes a transfer case drop has these negative side effects:
- Increased stress on motor & transmission mounts
- Increased stress on transfer case and transmission linkage
- Reduced ground clearance
- In XJs with low-pinion front axles (2000+ MY), worsens front drive shaft angles
Tons of people wheel with transfer case drops, but don't be surprised when the items above start behaving strangely or failing prematurely.
11-09-2012, 05:27 AM
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As a matter of fact, you could take any older Ford, Jeep, or Chevy and if you had the hubs engaged, shift on the fly also. No big deal.
11-09-2012, 05:44 AM
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so without searching and since we're talking about it; what does CAD stand for and how do we bypass it. also what are the good and bad points in doing so.
please oh knowledgable ones....
....:thum bup:
thankyou.
Jay.
please oh knowledgable ones....
....:thum bup:thankyou.
Jay.
11-09-2012, 05:49 AM
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I forget wht the C stands for. Central?
Here's how to bypass it:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/fr...ss-91-a-38629/
11-09-2012, 06:11 PM
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would this cause my axle to not unlock as well as keeping the light on. I tried your suggestion to day and notice it felt like the axle wasnt unlocking until the light went off
11-09-2012, 07:04 PM
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11-10-2012, 11:27 AM
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All same size tires? Pressures all the same?
11-10-2012, 05:44 PM
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Well, how's the fluid level in the transfer case?
Do you make your shifts in one quick movement?
Do you make your shifts in one quick movement?