The golf shoe tires work well around here. Every year now my neighbor comes over for the tire and wheel swap. Les Schwab takes too long.Golf shoes, it's all about the golf shoes.
The golf shoe tires work well around here. Every year now my neighbor comes over for the tire and wheel swap. Les Schwab takes too long.Golf shoes, it's all about the golf shoes.
these might work tooGolf shoes, it's all about the golf shoes.
Yes definitely being cautious and letting all the numbnuts skid past me. Like a moron I did just slide out in 2wd while turning, thanks to luck vs skill didn't hit anything. It's only been 12 years since experiencing these conditions. Obviously it's time to hit a big lot and practice! Thanks for all your help everyoneI’ve tested this like 20 times in the last two weeks. It’s almost impossible to even get moving in 2H. 4H is very helpful. If you stomp on the gas while moving 10-15mph in 2H you will immediately go sideways or more. Not so in 4H. If your turning in either you should not give it much gas. The surface is variable snow/ice, but either way there is more likelihood of finding traction in 4H than 2H.
Duly noted! Just learned that lesson lolYou might wreck if you do that. It’s best not to drive at all on ice, but if you have to up here in WA state 4H is better than 2H. In 2H rear wheel drive you are very likely to spin around if you are on the gas to much, It’s safest just to go slow in 4H.
My .02c
ps, always remember you dont have 4wd stop. LOL
I’m in Spokane, where r u? East side or W?Duly noted! Just learned that lesson lol
Tacoma area. It's a lovely winterland here this week!I’m in Spokane, where r u? East side or W?
Boy, talk about a tough one to explain to folks and get them to understand it. We have to run a lot of small diameter front driveshafts and the critical speed is usually under 60 mph. I explain to the owners that they can't run in 4 hi faster than 50 or they may bow the driveshaft and tear up some stuff and since they have hubs, I doubt the caster will let them go much faster vibe free anyway.
They always want to be able to go faster. No, stop it, if you're in 4 hi, that means something sucks about the conditions and you don't need to go any faster.
Sometimes situations call for corks instead.Golf shoes, it's all about the golf shoes.
Question, Since the critical speed, (rpm) of the small diameter front DS would also occur in 2 wd. on a TJ.Boy, talk about a tough one to explain to folks and get them to understand it. We have to run a lot of small diameter front driveshafts and the critical speed is usually under 60 mph. I explain to the owners that they can't run in 4 hi faster than 50 or they may bow the driveshaft and tear up some stuff and since they have hubs, I doubt the caster will let them go much faster vibe free anyway.
They always want to be able to go faster. No, stop it, if you're in 4 hi, that means something sucks about the conditions and you don't need to go any faster.
These all have locking hubs.Question, Since the critical speed, (rpm) of the small diameter front DS would also occur in 2 wd. on a TJ.
Does this imply you must have lock out hubs installed and in the free position?
Otherwise you have a 45 mph highway machine, or another case of a Jeep that must be trailered everywhere.
Thanks Blaine
I would not drive in 4Hi (or 4Lo) on ice with the Wrangler's part-time 4x4 system.
On the E side we've had snow on the ground and roads since Dec 10, and it won't get above freezing till who knows when. Forecast has us at -8* by the end of the week, so I suspect the snow and ice will be around till mid January at least.Tacoma area. It's a lovely winterland here this week!
When I tell them that they should read their owners manual that says max speed in four wheel drive is 45 that there is some kind of magic margin built in that allows them to ignore the warning. The same people also believe that a tires coefficient of friction somehow increases when you pull the tcase lever too.
Sometimes situations call
Why not?
We are having some light snow 3-4" over night and since the daytime temps are a little over 32, the overnight slow melts during the day. Then it freezes up again as the temps drop at night with a fresh layer of snow on top. The ice tends to be patchy underneath the snow in the mornings. 4wd helps quite a bit as long as you keep the speed down. 4hi part time is perfect for this situation. There is no reason not to use it if you are being sensible about speeds and cornering.
Ya need to "borrow" someone's lolOn the E side we've had snow on the ground and roads since Dec 10, and it won't get above freezing till who knows when. Forecast has us at -8* by the end of the week, so I suspect the snow and ice will be around till mid January at least.
It is beautiful. I wish I could get my Jeep running right so I could go play!
No reason you can not shift on the fly I just lift the throttle to slack the drivetrain when I do. Biggest things to remember is that four wheel drive really does not improve braking or turning at road speeds. And please do not be like the morons up here that drive half of the year in four wheel drive and complain of driveshaft vibrations at 60. If you think conditions warrant four wheel drive there is ZERO reason to be driving over 45 mph.