RE: 4 Wheel Questions

From: Sam Parthemer (srp@home.com)
Date: Wed Jan 26 2000 - 23:03:16 EST


> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Erika Ipes
> Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 4:48 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: 4 Wheel Questions
>
>
> 1st Question. Would someone please explain to me what exactly
> part time four
> wheel drive is.

Full time gives you the option of running 4wd on the highway,
and basically gives you a limited slip transfer-case. No binding
on hardpack, or on the street. Great for rainy weather/snow and
driving on the street, as well as trails where it goes from loose
stuff to hard dirt or pavement.

Part time is a fully locked transfer case-- front and rear turn at
nearly exact same speed. Binding can occur on hardpack/pavement, so
not recommended unless driving straight across something. Perfect for
sand/mud, etc. ec.

> 2nd Question. When you put it in four wheel drive, should it go
> into 4 wheel
> drive immediatly, also, once in 4 wheel drive, should it come right out?

It should happen once you hit the correct position in the transfer case
for your selection (4PT, 4LO)

> My truck has a dendency not to come out of 4 wheel drive until
> about a mile
> down the road. I was told by the dealership that this was normal.
> I was also
> told that it was normal for it not to go into 4 wheel drive soon
> as you pull
> it into 4 wheel drive. Which then brings me to my third question, what
> exactly does shift on the fly mean?

Shift on the fly means to shift while underway. I can switch from 2HI,
to 4 PT or 4 FT (we have Full Time option on our '99) at any speed below
55 mph. 4 LO should be enaged while running less than 5 mph or stopped
as it is a real gear reduction, and it is a little hard on the transfer
case otherwise.

> I just want to make sure that what I though about 4 wheel drive was right
> before I go tear the dealership a new back side.
>
> Thanks!
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Sam '99 4x4 and '00 RT



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