I ARE EL1TE

Sorry for the noob question. What is the difference between part-time 4wd and full-time 4wd? When is it appropriate to use each?
Thank you.

tvarney26

The easy way to remember when to use them are as follows:

Full-Time 4WD can be used all the time. It is for the street and can be engaged on any service...Full-Time. It allows all four wheels to turn at different speeds.

Part-Time 4WD can be used only some of the time. It is for off road adventures and should only be used on loose dirt/mud/ect. When engaged it locks the front and rear driveshafts together so that front and rear wheels can not turn at different speeds. It gives better traction for off road adventures. Using part-Time 4WD on the road will damge your drivetrain.

4WD LO is for serious 4Wheelin'. Read your manual to get the correct engagement criteria. It can not be engaged at up to 55 MPH like Full-Time and Part-Time 4WD.

cruiser54

Full-time can be used on hard dry surfaces. Part-time must be used when the roadway is slippery, or dirt.

Full-time is good for when the road surface changes from wet/snowy/icy to dry. Just put it in and forget it.

tvarney26

dont b afraid to use part time if ur on the street in the snow tho

tvarney26

the only time i ever engage 4wd other than on the trail is when im in a snowstorm and im only goin about 30mph max since i live in vermont we get a lot of snow

I ARE EL1TE

Thanks guys. Drove it in part-time in about 1 inch of snow this morning. no problems!

grat134

My jeep the handle wont go all the way back for the full time or low i can just get it into part time and back all the way down i have to hit it shut and sometimes my part time light stays on till i drive a ways. Anybody have this problem thanks??

Turbo X_J

Adjust the linkage.

grat134

Im gonna have to look that one up not sure how do i have to drop the t case?

grat134

Never mind i got it thats easy thanks for the help