One more tip I can think of... when you go to shift modes (particularly
to/from 4Lo) give the lever a quick yank.. not a steady hard pull... you'll
find that it engages more easily and smoother.
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>>Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 17:25:09 -0700
>From: Ryan LeBlanc <rleblanc1@earthlink.net>
>Subject: DML: New 4x4 Durango. Let the questions begin!
>
>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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>You can shift into 2H-4H at any speed (and back), but if the roads are that
>slippery, you might want to keep the speed down. You are merely connecting
>the front drive axle to the transmission through the tranfer case and
>everything is moving at the same speed anyway.
>
>I stop dead to shift into 4L with the trans in Neutral. You smartly move
>the transfer case lever through neutral without pausing and into 4L. Shift
>from 4L to H can be made a bit easier with a rolling shift (2-3 mph), again
>transmission in Neutral. You will find the shifts very stiff at first.
>
>As long as you are on dirt, gravel or snow (anything to allow the front
>wheels to skid) you will have no problems. I find tight turns (hard over)
>on gravel will cause a bit of binding so I try to minimize them, or go very
>slowly. Never use 4 wheel drive on dry pavement. Probably not a good idea
>on wet pavement either.
>
>
>Rob Agnew
>ragnew@islandnet.com
>
>Victoria, B.C.
>Canada
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