Reply to: RE>??Re 4WD shift on the fly
Ray,
Since 1994 (at least, maybe even earlier) the system only disconnects at the transfer case. Yes, the front wheels are always turning the front axles, diff., and drive shaft. Good news --> this is REALLY RELIABLE since there are no hubs, manual or otherwise (and you do know what is happening). This does not affect wear and tear as the front-end drive train is built to take it, and Chrysler gave us C/V joints instead of U-joints to improve fuel economy (probably more a function of the torsion-bar independent suspension). Also, when they say shift-on-the-fly they mean it since there is no speed restriction (except for 4-low), shift at any speed you like and drive as fast as conditions allow. When shifting out, it is only necessary to get off the accelerator momentarily.
Phil McClay
mcclay@mitre.org
'94 Dakota CC SLT 4x4 V8 5-speed
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Date: Sat, 10 May 1997 13:41:02 -0700
From: Piziali <piziali@slip.net>
To: Dakota Email List <dakota@ait.fredonia.edu>
How does the Dakota Shift-on-the Fly 4WD system work. Does it
disconnect the wheels from the front differential or only disconnect
the front and rear Drive shafts at the transfer case (in this later case
the front wheels drive the front differential)?
Also, after shifting from 4WD to 2WD, is neccesary backup in order to
disconnect the front differential from the wheels as on trucks from some
other manufaturers?
I must be getting old 'cause I'd prefer Manual locking front hubs
which are RELIABLE and you know whats happening.
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