Today, I shifted from 2H to 4H at about 25mph. Wouldn't have even know it
went into 4WD if the dash indicator wasn't on. Very smooth shift. I
shifted it right back into 2H, as I was on dry pavement. Just wanted to get
a feel for it. Tue. or Wed., I will be taking it to the desert for a little
"fun". Thanks to everyone for all the tips!! I feel a lot more educated
and comfortable using the 4WD now. I will take pics of course. You will be
able to find them on my website. Right now, I have pics of the DAK up.
Working on the Durango section for now. http://home.earthlink.net/~rleblanc1
Ryan LeBlanc
99, Durango, 5.9L, 4x4, SLT, Forest Green
soon to be ex:
97, CC, 5.2L, 5 spd, 4x2, SLT+
----- Original Message -----
From: Gary Shook <gary.shook@wcom.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 25, 1999 9:53 PM
Subject: DML: Re: New 4x4 Durango. Let the questions begin!
> 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.
>
>
>
> >------------------------------
> >
> >>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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