Ok, here's the deal. Select-Trac is one of Jeeps full-time 4wd system.
Operationally, it is equivalent to the optional full-time system (NV 242
transfer case) offered on the Dakotas. I say "operationally" 'cause I dunno if
Jeep uses the exact same T-Case as the Kota but it functions exactly the same
(I.E. it has a center differential that allows the axles to spin at different
speeds thereby allowing use on paved streets without any worry's). It is a bit
different from the Quadra-Drive or whatever they call it offered on the Grand
Cherokees. Command-Trac, on the other hand, is Jeeps part-time 4wd system.
As far as your selections go, it would appear that the full-time option in the
2000 Kotas does not have a 2wd position... THERE IS NO DISADVANTAGE TO THIS.
On my '98 they left the 2wd mode on it but it does not offer any savings in
terms of gas mileage nor wear and tare on the driveline. How can I say this?
It's easy, the current 4wd system used on Kotas only controls whether or not
power is being supplied to the front axle. At all times, whether power is being
supplied or not, all of the components from the front output shaft to the
differential are moving. When you select 4wd all you are doing in engaging a
gear in the T-Case that drives or powers the front output shaft.
I'm curious though, why are you concerned if the Kota's 4wd system is similar or
the same as the Select-Trac? You got me baffled on that one. ;-)
Tom
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Subject: RE: Re[2]: DML: 4 Wheel Questions - Hope this settles it!
Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: 2/2/00 11:53 AM
Tom,
I've been trying to get a clear answer on whether the 4WD on the 2000
Dakotas is the same as the SelectTrac on Jeep, which gives you all if the
same 4WD options you described.
Would really appreciate an answer, as I'm thinking about buying one of those
new Quad Cabs.
-----Original Message-----
Translation of a 1998 Full-Time 4wd shifter into the wording used on the 2000
Full-Time 4wd Shifter (same NV 242 transfer case used on both). Note the 2000
models with the full-time option do not have a 2wd mode.
> --->2wd
> --->4wd-Hi Locked (a.k.a. part-time hi) -- off-road only
> --->4wd (a.k.a. full-time hi) -- anytime you want
> --->N
> --->4wd-Lo Locked (a.k.a. part-time low) -- off-road only
>
>Clear as mud?
>Tom
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