What is the 4 wheel drive system on a Jeep Wrangler?
Basics of wrangler four wheel drive system. Four wheel drive system has 3 Gear positions and a Neutral position. (New wranglers have extra 4HI auto mode also. We’ll look at that later in this guide) Three gear positions are named as 2HI (2H) , 4HI (4H) and 4LOW (4L). 2HI is the gear position where we place four wheel shifters in day to day drives.
What should I change in my Jeep Wrangler?
Depending on how you use your Jeep, you may want to consider changing out your differential’s ring and pinion gears for a set more appropriate to your build. Whether you need the MPGs or the horsepower, and new set of gears can change the attitude of your rig.
Do you need ring and pinion gears on Wrangler?
Unless you’re familiar with wrenching on your Wrangler (more than oil changes and filter swaps), we highly recommend bringing your Jeep to a professional to have ring and pinion gears installed. What follows is a simplified version of how to install gears in your Jeep.
What’s the best gearing for a wrangler?
Taller gearing is better for daily driving especially if you are planning on doing a lot of highway driving or are simply going to run small tires. Shorter gearing is needed for large tires and also aids in rock crawling by increasing low end torque.
Basics of wrangler four wheel drive system. Four wheel drive system has 3 Gear positions and a Neutral position. (New wranglers have extra 4HI auto mode also. We’ll look at that later in this guide) Three gear positions are named as 2HI (2H) , 4HI (4H) and 4LOW (4L). 2HI is the gear position where we place four wheel shifters in day to day drives.
How to disengage 4 wheel drive Jeep Wrangler JK?
To disengage your 4WD, slow down, put your Jeep in neutral and, while still rolling, push the lever firmly back to 4H. Put your Jeep back in gear and push the lever from 4H to 2H. Shifting into and out of 4L is possible while completely stopped however it may be more difficult as the teeth may not properly line up while at a standstill.
Why is my Jeep Wrangler not engaging in 4WD?
Screw in the new switch and reconnected the vacuum harness to the top of it. Start the Jeep to test the 4WD functionality then take it for a drive on a low-traction dirt road and test between engaging 2H and 4H and back to 2H again.
When to put your Jeep in 4 wheel drive?
If and when you need maximum traction and you need to move into 4 Lo, slow your vehicle down to 2-3 mph. With your Jeep still rolling, shift into neutral and slowly and firmly pull the lever all the way back. Put your Jeep back into gear and you’re good to go. DON’T try to move directly from 2H to 4L or vice versa.