Re: Transfer Case Options

From: Eric Kozowski (eric@kozowski.com)
Date: Mon Feb 25 2002 - 19:54:43 EST


On Mon, Feb 25, 2002 at 11:45:30PM +0000, andylevy@yahoo.com wrote:
> I think the 244 has a 2hi position as well, which works just like the 233 in 2hi mode.

The 244 in my '01 Durango only has AWD, 4hi and 4lo. No 2hi mode.

> On these trucks, the front axles, diff and driveshaft are always spinning, regardless of what position the t-case is in - the difference is, in 2WD they're just spinning, being pushed by the motion of the truck, and in 4WD, they're being pushed by the engine.
>
> B1LLYW@aol.com wrote:
> > I probably should have asked this before I ordered my new Dak. I looked at
> > two transfer cases available on the Dakota. The standard transfer case is
> > the NV233, which is your traditional floor mounted case and gives you the
> > option of 2wd hi, 4hi, or 4lo. The optional NV244, which gives a choice of
> > full time 4wd, 4hi, or 4lo. It is actuated by an electronic knob in the
> > dash. I went for the NV233 for a several reasons.
>
> > It seems like a simple mechanism which will be less prone to failure. I'm
> > used to having the floor mounted stick to shift in and out of 4wd. I didn't
> > want full-time 4wd - because of increased wear on the 4wd system and
> > increased drag on the driveline decreasing performance and fuel economy. And
> > you have to pay a few hundred bucks extra for the NV244.
>
> > I'm curious what other folks think.
>
> > Bill White - http://www.moparforme.com



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