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Old 11-23-2009, 01:54 PM
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Is there any way to install a disable switch for the overdrive on a 96 JGC. It has a 4.0 without a tow package. I added a factory hitch and noticed problems maintaining speed on expressway when pulling my quads.
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Originally Posted by jouzts77
Is there any way to install a disable switch for the overdrive on a 96 JGC. It has a 4.0 without a tow package. I added a factory hitch and noticed problems maintaining speed on expressway when pulling my quads.
i dont know if g/c have a 3rd on the shifter but thats what my xj has.. i always wheel and tow in 3rd..
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My '97 ZJ has a button on the dash that when pushed lights up and dis-engages overdrive. It's labeled "OD".
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you should have 3rd gear on the shifter or a o/d switch like ol blue stated. my owner manual states NOT to TOW in overdrive.. could be differnt you have a g/c..
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Originally Posted by 00xj-classic
you should have 3rd gear on the shifter or a o/d switch like ol blue stated. my owner manual states NOT to TOW in overdrive.. could be differnt you have a g/c..
The manual states not to tow in OD for both my '97 ZJ 5.2L & my '04 WJ 4.7L.
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Mine is a 96 Grand and the OD is on the dash... V8 tho..
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Originally Posted by CREEPSHOW
Mine is a 96 Grand and the OD is on the dash... V8 tho..
So is my '97 ZJ's, but my WJ's is on the left side of the shifter.
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on my 5.2L ZJ (94 JGC) I have an O/D off button on the dash (right side of the wheel, just below the rear defrog button)

and my shifter is

P
R
n
D (with a circle around it, aka Over drive)
2
1

Hope this helps.
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