Post Date
January,
16
2018
The past couple of times I went to Rausch Creek for a little time off-roading on the trails, I had a difficult time shifting my Jeep Wrangler Rubicon into 4 low. I do not remember the transfer case shifter being so difficult with my Sahara. I did a little research and I found there doesn't seem to be a right way or a wrong way to shift from 2 wheel drive to 4 Lo. It seems each Jeep has it's own unique way. The Jeep manual reads:
"With the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to Neutral or depress the clutch pedal on a manual transmission. While the vehicle is coasting at to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift the transfer case lever firmly through Neutral and into the low-range position."
"Shifting into or out of 4WD low-range is possible with the vehicle completely stopped, however, difficulty may occur due to the teeth of the gears not being properly aligned. The preferred method to engage the low-range is to slow down to 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h) and put the transmission in Neutral. While still moving forward, move the shift lever firmly into the four-low position. Then return the transmission to the desired gear. Refer to your owner's manual for detailed instructions."
I am so confused... I read you can break clips, bushings and other things while stopped... Now, I'm a little nervous about which way is the best so I don't break anything.
So this past weekend, I took my Rubicon out for some practice. I tried both ways... First, I shifted from 2 to 4H while in drive, drove a little, then put it in N, and while slowly rolling, I shifted to 4Lo. There was some grinding noise, but it shifted. I did that a few times. Then... I tried it while stopped. It was harder to shift and still grinded a little. This shifting of the transfer case is something that I will need to practice and develop a feel for. Although, it does seem my Rubicon is a tad finicky when it comes to shifting into 4 wheel lo.
How do you shift into 4W Lo? slightly moving or stopped?
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