Hopping in 4 wheel drive

[MexiJeeper]

My TJ is a 2006 X with a 6 speed. When in 4 wheel drive the front end hops when I turn the wheel. Doesn't do it in 2 wheel drive. Suggestions on what to check out please. Thanks gang.

 

[Chris]

That's completely normal for it to hop in 4WD when turning corners.

The inner and outer wheels when are turning at different speeds, and when using 4WD, that causes the hop / jerk feeling in corners.

That's one of the reasons that 4WD is only suggested to be used in loose or slipper conditions, and not on-road on dry pavement.

 

[MexiJeeper]

Thanks very much Chris. I very rarely use 4 wheel drive but it's good to know that I don't have a problem. I know that when that happens with a ZJ you have a shot viscous coupler.

 

[Chris]

Oh yeah, the 4WD system on those ZJs is more advanced. The 4WD system on our TJs is much more primitive (but easier to fix when something breaks if you ask me)!