I was not aware of this option. As far as I knew - the new 2001's only
have two choices. Part time, or full time... - no locking diff... I
don't know what the options were on the 2000. For 2001 they got rid of
the center manual shifter and replaced it with a dial. I am aware and
knowlegeable about the differnent types of 4x4 systems on the market. I
think I'll give my local dealer a call and straighten this out for
good. If there is a full time 4x4 with locking diff, then I am very
very pleased. Thanks for the info! I'll letcha know what my dealer
says.
"J. Courtenay Brandon" wrote:
> (Let me try that again :-)
>
> "...about this transfer case swap I have in mind is
> the center locking diff. Currently you can get a
> dakota with part time or full time 4x4. But the full
> time lacks a locking center diff that the part time
> has...."
>
> There is some confusion about full-time and part-time
> four-wheel drive systems. I have a stock 2000 Dakota
> with the 4.7L engine, automatic transmission, and
> full-time four-wheel drive. It has a center locking
> differential.
>
> The choices on the transfer case lever are:
>
> 4 Hi Lock
> 4 Hi
> Neutral
> 4 Lo Lock
>
> Normal driving position is 4 Hi. When I get into
> slippery stuff I shift to 4 Hi Lock. When I want to go
> really slow and still have the engine revving where it
> makes more power, I shift into 4 Lo Lock. Neutral is
> for flat towing -- behind an RV for instance.
>
> -J.
>
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