Tom,
Thank you for your thorough explanation.
The reason I asked the question: I'm in the process of buying another 4WD
vehicle, and was going to buy another SelectTrac Jeep - until I saw those
beautiful 2000 Dakota Quad Cabs and was told the transfer case was the same
as the SelectTrac. I live in the mountains (North Lake Tahoe) where we are
constantly traversing snow and ice and I have never ever had a problem with
slipping and sliding because of my Jeep's SelectTrac. As you probably know,
the Select-Trac Part-Time Hi/Lo locks the differentials and allows the
vehicle to track through any condition, no matter how severe.
On the other hand, I continuously find myself driving by or helping people
with 4WD cars/trucks/SUVs that do not have SelectTrac, and do not want to
find myself in the same position with a new vehicle. So:
Does the Dakota's 4wd-Hi Locked (a.k.a. part-time hi) position lock the
differentials?
Do you know where I can get confirmation on whether Dakota's 4WD system is
using the Select-Trac?
Thanks again for your help?
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
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Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2000 2:05 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re:RE: Re[2]: DML: 4 Wheel Questions - Hope this settles it!
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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