Re: next Dakota purchase

From: andy levy (andy-dml@levyclan.us)
Date: Fri Jul 18 2003 - 21:16:39 EDT


Brian T. Carter wrote:
> On the transfer case, I am a little confused. The impression I had from
> the Dodge site was that the NV244 was the heavier duty optino. So, do
> you mean it slips when on hard surfaces (AWD), but that you can then
> lock the dif for better traction on loose surfaces (like the Land
> Rovers)?

Both the Dak t-cases are listed as heavy-duty, IIRC. The NV244 allows
for slippage between the front and rear axles, but can also be locked to
work just like the NV233.

> If the NV233 is part-time, does it function like it does on my '00 QC (I
> think) where the axles have limited-slip diffs and front wheels just
> spin when the front drive shaft is disengaged or does it have automatic
> locking hubs?

You only have a limited-slip diff in the rear (and it's only an option
from the factory, so if you bought off the lot you like don't have one).
  There are no locking hubs on Dodge/Jeep 4WD systems since...early 90s?
  The only disconnect is at the transfer case. In 2WD, your front
driveshaft spins - which is what caused Dakota's bent front driveshaft
to grenade his t-case in 2WD.

-- 
-andy

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