Re: New 4x4 Durango. Let the questions begin!

From: Ryan LeBlanc (rleblanc1@earthlink.net)
Date: Fri Jul 23 1999 - 20:57:46 EDT


yeah, I want a Wrangler also. Just needed the room and wanted the size and
comfort of the Durango for everyday driving. I will get a Wrangler as a toy
when I have the money.

Ryan LeBlanc
99, Durango, 5.9L, 4x4, SLT, Forest Green

----- Original Message -----
From: KURTZ ERIC <erics5.9@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, July 23, 1999 5:27 PM
Subject: Re: DML: New 4x4 Durango. Let the questions begin!

> Ryan,
> I work at the Tech Center, and all week we had Jeep 101 there. Man,
> those dang things can do anything! They recommend that you keep it in
> 4lo and dont even touch the gas or break and let the vehicle do all the
> work going over super rough terrain! That was a blast. Jeeps rock as
> far as Im concerned, If I ever get a 4X4, itll be a Jeep.
> Eric
> yeah, Im bias too!
>
> Ryan LeBlanc wrote:
> >
> > Ok, I got it this morning, and I already have a question. Since I am
new to
> > 4x4, I need some pointers. I got the Part Time transfer case. When I
shift
> > from 2H, to 4H, can I do this at speed? i.e. 50mph? Is this not a
smart
> > thing to do? The manual is clear about the shift from 4H to 4L. It
says to
> > make the shift at 2 - 3 mph. But says nothing about a "recommended"
speed
> > for the 2H to 4H shift. Also, how "careful" do I need to be in 4H?
Should
> > I make no turns while on a hard packed dirt road? I have heard it can
ruin
> > the driveline if the inside wheel cannot turn slower. 4x4 is going to
be
> > fun. I just want to be educated before I get out on the trail and break
> > something. If any one has any 4x4 tips, I would love to hear them.
Having
> > Fun,
> >
> > Ryan LeBlanc
> > 99, Durango, 5.9L, 4x4, SLT, Forest Green
>



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