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Aug 17, 2012 | 10:55 AM

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stang23456

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From: Port Orange,FL

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

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Why can't I drive on pavement in 4wd ???

Aug 17, 2012 | 10:58 AM

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93XJLI

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From: LI, NY

Year: 1998

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Why can't I drive on pavement in 4wd ???

Dafuq do you need to?

Aug 17, 2012 | 11:23 AM

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Morat

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From: North Riding of Yorkshire, UK

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Why can't I drive on pavement in 4wd ???

Because your front and rear axles are forced to rotate at the same speed, which puts loads of strain on your transfer case.
If you have a 242, you get an extra shift position "4 FT" which allows for 4WD on pavement.

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