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2 wheel or 4 wheel drive?
Bscman:
--- Quote from: bobcat on June 20, 2008, 09:16:49 AM ---Great point Iceman. I would hate to be without low range. In fact most of the time with my Bronco II I drive around the woods in low range without locking the hubs in. I don't need the 4wd but the low range sure does help. A lot of the time I may be in 4th or 5th, but for those steep hills it's sure nice to shift it down into 1st and go into a slow crawl.
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Be careful doing this.
I've seen more than my share of blown up transfer cases from people leaving their rigs in low range but cruising along in 4th or 5th at a decent speed. Losta guys new the offroading do this between trailheads, and it puts a LOT of stress on your T-case and can create a lot of heat.
It's a lot like cruising around at 80mph on the freeway, in high, with 4x4 engaged...the transfer case is designed for low speed, no high.
Also, I was always taught NOT to engage 4x4 when the hubs aren't spun in.
However, it is okay to be in 2wd with the hubs spun in...you just won't get as good of mileage, and have to mind your tight turns.
bobcat:
OK, but how would driving in Low Range and 4th gear be different than being in High Range and 1st or 2nd? Either way the transfer case is engaged. :dunno:
jackelope:
--- Quote from: bobcat on June 20, 2008, 10:41:55 AM ---OK, but how would driving in Low Range and 4th gear be different than being in High Range and 1st or 2nd? Either way the transfer case is engaged. :dunno:
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t-case and engine is spinning a hell of a lot faster in low range. 4low should be maxed around 25mph and not used at all on dry pavement IMO.
jackelope:
--- Quote from: boneaddict on June 20, 2008, 09:03:09 AM ---I got the same advice Goldtip, and followed it just like you did. ;)
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that info works great as long as you don't have manual locking hubs. you can leave the hubs locked in but t-case in 2wd though for short periods of time. manual hubs that i've always had, the wheels have to make a revolution before they engage.
MuleySniper:
What are you guys talking about?!! The PT Cruiser is the ultimate hunting rig. Who needs a 4x4!?? All jokes aside, I'm willing to bet 99% of the people on here will tell you its a no brainer :P I honestly think any 2wd truck is a waste of money.
MS
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