Jeep Cherokee Forum - XJ Ask the Question Thread

no lol.. I just decided I wanted to see how deep this puddle was in the ditch and figured id whip it in 4wd just to be safe. At first go around when It was just hanging in 2wd I could take the tip of my finger and touch the lever and it would pop back to 4hi. Then with speed I gave it a good push and it felt like it was actually staying in 2wd.

Lowrange2

Jan 17, 2013 07:25 AM

Sounds like you just need to adjust the linkage.

Xj88	Jan 17, 2013 07:28 AM

Ill google that.
Will the front shaft spin at the same speed as the rear when in 2wd? (242 t case)

Lowrange2

Jan 17, 2013 07:30 AM

Yes, the front shaft will always spin the same speed as the rear no matter what t-case you have.

Assuming the front and rear gears match and all 4 wheels are on the ground.

jp92cherokee

Jan 17, 2013 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Xj88 (Post 2252006)

Ill google that.
Will the front shaft spin at the same speed as the rear when in 2wd? (242 t case)

If ur axle gearing is the same front and rear yes it will ...

jp92cherokee

Jan 17, 2013 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Xj88 (Post 2251999)

What year ? And some req you to go in reverse for a couple of feet after putting from 4hi to 2wd

Xj88	Jan 17, 2013 07:34 AM

Its a 2000. It was converted from 2wd to 4wd.. Np 242 t case.. LP D30

jp92cherokee

Jan 17, 2013 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by lowrange2 (Post 2252009)

Yes, the front shaft will always spin the same speed as the rear no matter what t-case you have.

Assuming the front and rear gears match and all 4 wheels are on the ground.

Xj88	Jan 17, 2013 07:35 AM

Ok..I had climbed out and tapped the gas while looking under it and noticed the front shaft spun with me tapping the gas just like the rear did. For some reason I had thought the front shaft just spun freely

jp92cherokee

Jan 17, 2013 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Xj88 (Post 2252018)

Unless u have unlockable/lockable hubs on your axles , your drive shaft will turn no matter what ! It's unlocks in the transfercase

Xj88	Jan 17, 2013 07:40 AM

Ok. Ill see how it feels when I go to lunch.. See if it feels like its binding or not.

onlyinajeep726

Jan 17, 2013 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Xj88 (Post 2252006)

Will the front shaft spin at the same speed as the rear when in 2wd? (242 t case)

Yes, this holds true for XJ's past '90, as those from '84 - '90 used the CAD vacuum disconnect. The picture below simulates a Jeep in 2WD with the CAD locked. This also applies to the 1 piece front axles that no longer have the CAD, as it is locked all the time.

99superjeep01

Jan 17, 2013 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Xj88 (Post 2252018)

I always like to pop mine in neutral and coast a few feet.

Xj88	Jan 17, 2013 08:53 AM

This is my first jeep with the 242.. Not used to it
Last 2 xjs had 231s. I bet when the PO did the 4x4 swap he didnt adjust the linkage exactly right.

bmp120

Jan 17, 2013 09:22 AM

Replace leafs or dont worry about it ... yet

It seems that my back end is sagging.
- 16" from center to flare.
- It should be 17.5" if I read the threads correctly.
- SHocks are good

Should I replace the leafs at this point or am I going through a lot of trouble for not a lot of benefit?

It seems to ride fine or I have just gotten used to a crummy ride.

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