Noob ?s
03-10-2012, 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by offgridhiker
Im a high school junior and just got my first jeep. A 1994 jeep cherokee four door with a 4.0 strait 6. Here comes the dumbest ? ever posted on this forum:
How do I shift into 4hi and 4lo? The guy I bought it from said I shift into 4hi anytime up to 30 mph. But can I shift into 4hi while sitting still with transmission in 4rive? Can I shift into four hi while in park? Can I shift into four hi while in neutral?
Same question applies to four lo. Can I shift into four lo while driving? While stopped and in park? While in neutral? When do I use four lo and when do I use four hi?
What is the difference between four hi and four lo? What are locking hubs? What is better for me, a four door or two door jeep? I live in Colorado and want to do our local paths and someday the badlands. I only want cherokee. What is the difference between sport, country, classic? Which is best? What is the minimum lift I should put on? What are the easentials I should know about four wheeling? What is the best year cherokee from 1988 to 1997?
Ok now everyone can wipe the tears away and stop holding their stomachs from laughing, and help this noobie out. Any info would be greatly aporeciated so I dont kill my first transmission!!
Happy trails
How do I shift into 4hi and 4lo? The guy I bought it from said I shift into 4hi anytime up to 30 mph. But can I shift into 4hi while sitting still with transmission in 4rive? Can I shift into four hi while in park? Can I shift into four hi while in neutral?
Same question applies to four lo. Can I shift into four lo while driving? While stopped and in park? While in neutral? When do I use four lo and when do I use four hi?
What is the difference between four hi and four lo? What are locking hubs? What is better for me, a four door or two door jeep? I live in Colorado and want to do our local paths and someday the badlands. I only want cherokee. What is the difference between sport, country, classic? Which is best? What is the minimum lift I should put on? What are the easentials I should know about four wheeling? What is the best year cherokee from 1988 to 1997?
Ok now everyone can wipe the tears away and stop holding their stomachs from laughing, and help this noobie out. Any info would be greatly aporeciated so I dont kill my first transmission!!
Happy trails
03-10-2012, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by mdnov
To put your jeep in 4hi just make sure you are driving at a reasonable hi way speed and just pull on the lever.
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03-10-2012, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by mdnov
To put your jeep in 4hi just make sure you are driving at a reasonable hi way speed and just pull on the lever.
4hi can be shifted into up to 45 mph
4lo should only be shifted i to while at a stand still
03-11-2012, 07:53 PM
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"To engage, shift the transfer case lever from 2H to 4H while the vehicle is moving at any legal speed." I'm sorry nothing was stated up to 45 mph. It stated ANY LEGAL SPEED.
This person was looking for facts and not others opinions. Might I suggest that you check your facts before pointing your fingers at others.
03-11-2012, 09:54 PM
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i was gunna say you guys dont no what your talking about. cuzz I drive in 4 hi about 3 days a week in the winter time(not this winter cuzz we got barely any snow). but 4hi is good for paved roads if its snowy and slippery and your going slow anyways...
03-12-2012, 09:35 AM
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No rdplz- With out trying to get into a urinating contest I really must disagree with your post. According to my OWNERS MANUAL on page 114 under the "STARTING AND OPERATION" section "4H Position This position is designed for temporary use of 4-wheel drive for traction when driving in rain, snow, mud, sand or when driving off-road. Do not use 4H on dry, paved roads."
"To engage, shift the transfer case lever from 2H to 4H while the vehicle is moving at any legal speed." I'm sorry nothing was stated up to 45 mph. It stated ANY LEGAL SPEED.
This person was looking for facts and not others opinions. Might I suggest that you check your facts before pointing your fingers at others.
"To engage, shift the transfer case lever from 2H to 4H while the vehicle is moving at any legal speed." I'm sorry nothing was stated up to 45 mph. It stated ANY LEGAL SPEED.
This person was looking for facts and not others opinions. Might I suggest that you check your facts before pointing your fingers at others.
First, I never said anything about driving on paved roads. Plenty of offroad driving can be done at higher speeds. Desert driving is a perfect example. Using part-time 4wd on dry, or simply wet, pavement is a recipe for disaster towards your t-case. So please, don't imply I said something that I didn't.
Second, I agree that the owners manual says that you can shift into 4hi at any legal speed. However, "any legal speed" could include up to 70 mph on some highways. In your previous post you said, "...make sure you're driving at a reasonable highway speed..." A reasonable highway speed is 55mph or more, as that is the speed limit for many highways. Like I said, you can do that all you want and easily destroy your t-case. Me, I'd rather not. It's a perfect example of the saying, "I could do this, but should I do this?" From my experience, and that of others, keep it below 45mph if you're gonna shift into 4hi.
03-12-2012, 10:12 AM
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Not into a pissing contest either, but check your own facts as well.
First, I never said anything about driving on paved roads. Plenty of offroad driving can be done at higher speeds. Desert driving is a perfect example. Using part-time 4wd on dry, or simply wet, pavement is a recipe for disaster towards your t-case. So please, don't imply I said something that I didn't.
Second, I agree that the owners manual says that you can shift into 4hi at any legal speed. However, "any legal speed" could include up to 70 mph on some highways. In your previous post you said, "...make sure you're driving at a reasonable highway speed..." A reasonable highway speed is 55mph or more, as that is the speed limit for many highways. Like I said, you can do that all you want and easily destroy your t-case. Me, I'd rather not. It's a perfect example of the saying, "I could do this, but should I do this?" From my experience, and that of others, keep it below 45mph if you're gonna shift into 4hi.
First, I never said anything about driving on paved roads. Plenty of offroad driving can be done at higher speeds. Desert driving is a perfect example. Using part-time 4wd on dry, or simply wet, pavement is a recipe for disaster towards your t-case. So please, don't imply I said something that I didn't.
Second, I agree that the owners manual says that you can shift into 4hi at any legal speed. However, "any legal speed" could include up to 70 mph on some highways. In your previous post you said, "...make sure you're driving at a reasonable highway speed..." A reasonable highway speed is 55mph or more, as that is the speed limit for many highways. Like I said, you can do that all you want and easily destroy your t-case. Me, I'd rather not. It's a perfect example of the saying, "I could do this, but should I do this?" From my experience, and that of others, keep it below 45mph if you're gonna shift into 4hi.
03-12-2012, 10:30 AM
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No worries. Just clarifying things. Like I said, I'm not into pissing matches either. I think the only disagreement we have is on a "safe maximum speed" for engaging 4hi. Personally, I think 45mph is a safe, maximum speed. I base it off of my own experiences and the experiences of veteran offroad drivers I know. If I can pass on knowledge I've learned, I will. But it's up to others on how they'll take it.