transfer case mode change issue: 4WD FullTime -> 4LO

[FoxChung]

Hi KJs,

I am having some issue regarding switching from 4WD Fulltime/Partime/2WD into 4LO mode. When I try to do that, it's abit hard to pull the lever to 4LO position, sometimes it works, sometimes I need to try very hard, do you have the same problem? any techniques with it?

 

[Jeepin Al]

Push the lever to the side as far as it goes, if you don't you will have a hard time engaging, and sometimes I need to be rolling just a little to get it to go into 4 lo. I think it maybe the nature of the beast.

Al

 

[MoladoGuy]

Manual says to roll 2-3mph, throw the vehicle in neutral, then shift to 4-LO.

 

[-=JoN=-]

it's normal..it is quite hard to get her in there....u might hear gear grind too...
but it is a bit easier rolling at 2-3 mph

 

[ENBr]

I agree, rolling is much easier than when stationary.

 

[EOD-KJ]

moving gears are easier to line up than forcing them into the teeth

 

[JeepJeepster]

Manual says to roll 2-3mph, throw the vehicle in neutral, then shift to 4-LO.

This works best. Sometimes if I need to be in 4low and im stopped, it will not go into low. In this case, I pull the lever back as far as it will go and hold it. I then put the ****** into D and it pops right in. \/

 

[grogiefrog]

For just going into 4 wheel full-time and part-time, do push it to the right as you pull the lever down. That is what I first found out.

I've also found that it's easier to go into 4 Low when not moving at all. You can also practice this when the engine is off (put the trans. in N).

 

[jfortier777]

Doesn't the manual say NOT to shift to 4LO while stationary?!?!?

 

[hyde]

i put into R then back into D then to N.. then to 4lo.

 

[Dave]

The manual says what Miah said. But mine goes in much much easier and never any grinding when I am stopped and ****** in neutral. Don't know why but it does so that's the way I do it.

 

[jfortier777]

The manual says what Miah said. But mine goes in much much easier and never any grinding when I am stopped and ****** in neutral. Don't know why but it does so that's the way I do it.

I was always taught to do it while rolling in nuetral at a few MPH. I think it just cuts down on the overall wear and tear of the Tcase.

Ill reitterate a good rule of thumb though. It always rings true, but almost always not until after the fact.

"If you arent in 4LO and you need it to get unstuck; then you made a mistake before you even started."

Following that maxim pretty much eliminates the need to shift while not moving.

But who am I to question anyones jeeping. I may laugh at you for half an hour if I meet you on the trail with a worn out Tcase, but I'll still drag you back to civilization. \/

 

[JeepJeepster]

Sometimes I like to see how far I can make it in 2wd since I have a locker. If I put it in low, its not as fun since I just walk through it like its nothing... 8-[