Chompermy90xj

went offroad today and my back tires would spin alot and the front ones would barely move, i dont think the front wheel drive was working, i was in the 4H setting and i didn't feel any difference between that and the 2H also no light came on to signify i was in 4WD

jmm0122

Have you checked the linkage? Put it in 4 wheel and see if the linkage underneath is hitting or anything.

Irongrave

x2 on checking linkage

Chompermy90xj

im new to this what do you mean by hitting?

Irongrave

do you have a vacuum disconnect axle, is so that might also be an issue

Chompermy90xj

i think i do in fact have vacuum disconnect axle, its 1990, how would i go about fixing that

zfranklin92

thats just how they are ha. If u need instant 4 wheel drive put it in 4LO. make sure u come to a complete stop before doing so and neutral. Also what i do when im spinning in my driveway and trying to leave after a snow storm. I put it in 4LO then put it into 4hi and it will be engaged. I have the np242 t-case. As far as i know the np231 doesn't do this? Don't quote me though

MjPioneer

This will be your best bet for the Cad issue
http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/v...hp?f=9&t=18415

Thank Pete for his good write up

MjPioneer

The Nv242 seems to be alot more picky then the Nv231 is, nobody knows why...just a Jeep thing.

Chompermy90xj

so what are the exact things i should look into and try to fix

Chompermy90xj

also it wont shift into 4l the handle wont move back any farther than 4h

zfranklin92

Theres nothing to actually "fix" i believe that there is a write up on how to get around it. And if it wont go into 4LO try to move forward a little more and try it again. make sure your in NEUTRAL and not moving

Chompermy90xj

i tried that, the handle wont pull back and farther than 4h, what could be causing this?

Turbo X_J

Theres a gate, nudge the shifter to the right and then pull back.

zfranklin92

ha x2