How big is the difference in off roading in a 4x2 vs 4x4 XJ

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Jan 27, 2016 | 01:27 AM

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andrewmp6

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Why do people call it a 4x2 when its a 2 wheel drive?

Jan 27, 2016 | 06:23 AM

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richamor

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4x2= 4 wheels 2 driven
4x4=4 wheel 4 driven

Jan 27, 2016 | 07:23 AM

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SteveMongr

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Driving offroad with open differentials it's more like this;
4x4 = one rear wheel and one front wheel
2WD= one rear wheel

Jan 27, 2016 | 10:53 AM

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XJwonders

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Do 4x2s even have low range? I can't imagine off roading here in Colorado without it.

no, the low range system resides in the transfer case. 4x2 doesn't have a transfer case, thus no low range.

Jan 27, 2016 | 06:40 PM

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Rogue4x4

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Quote:

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Do 4x2s even have low range? I can't imagine off roading here in Colorado without it.

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Originally Posted by XJwonders

no, the low range system resides in the transfer case. 4x2 doesn't have a transfer case, thus no low range.

But....

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Originally Posted by cherokeedude69

yes

Jan 27, 2016 | 06:43 PM

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cruiser54

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Originally Posted by andrewmp6

Why do people call it a 4x2 when its a 2 wheel drive?

They were afraid if they called it a 2 X 4 it would get confused with building materials.

Jan 27, 2016 | 06:58 PM

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Rogue4x4

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They were afraid if they called it a 2 X 4 it would get confused with building materials.

LOL well played sir

Jan 27, 2016 | 07:44 PM

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odgreen

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Originally Posted by apac020

Do 4x2s even have low range? I can't imagine off roading here in Colorado without it.

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Originally Posted by cherokeedude69

yes

What drugs are you on? A 2wd doesn't have low range. 1st gear isn't low range. 4:1 is low range, and that is only possible through a transfer case.

This thread is stupid. If you don't get stuck "wheeling" in Texas you ain't trying. A gravel road with puddles isn't wheeling. "Mudding" ain't wheeling either.

Jan 27, 2016 | 08:14 PM

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What drugs are you on? A 2wd doesn't have low range. 1st gear isn't low range. 4:1 is low range, and that is only possible through a transfer case. This thread is stupid. If you don't get stuck "wheeling" in Texas you ain't trying. A gravel road with puddles isn't wheeling. "Mudding" ain't wheeling either.

bravo sir

Jan 27, 2016 | 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by odgreen

What drugs are you on? A 2wd doesn't have low range. 1st gear isn't low range. 4:1 is low range, and that is only possible through a transfer case. This thread is stupid. If you don't get stuck "wheeling" in Texas you ain't trying. A gravel road with puddles isn't wheeling. "Mudding" ain't wheeling either.

suck a dick

Jan 27, 2016 | 10:18 PM

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jeepgirl01

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This question cracks me up. What wheeling is there in tx? come to Washington hun ill show you some real wheeling that you're 2wd can't do.

Jan 27, 2016 | 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepgirl01

This question cracks me up. What wheeling is there in tx? come to Washington hun ill show you some real wheeling that you're 2wd can't do.

your*

Jan 27, 2016 | 10:19 PM

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crabmushrooms5

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Jan 27, 2016 | 10:19 PM

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Rogue4x4

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suck a dick

I sense the ban hammer coming...

You have no idea who you're screwing with...

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Originally Posted by jeepgirl01

This question cracks me up. What wheeling is there in tx? come to Washington hun ill show you some real wheeling that you're 2wd can't do.

I think I love you, LOL

Jan 27, 2016 | 10:21 PM

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your*

Wow you can spell congrats

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