Don't have snow in Miami but I was trying to figure out how to shift into 4Low the other day without the grinding gears! Thanks for the tutorial Kyle :D
I know this is a couple years late...but...I stumbled across this video wondering if I could use the 4hi to drove around town if the roads were snow covered. Found out that the answer is yes. For the last couple months I’ve been trying to engage 4low when I was stopped and the transfer case will grind like a SOB if you aren’t going the 2-3 rolling mph they recommend. That being said, your video helped me learn to do the shift to 4low at 2-3mph. (Mine never came with the owners manual) Great video 👍🏻
I sometimes run my Jeep in 4-wheel drive on wet roads. My wife had a sequoia that would not go into 4 wheel drive. And then when it did it was hard to get out of 4 wheel drive. The manual for her Sequoia said to drive it 10 miles a month in 4-wheel drive. Long story short I tried to drive the Sequoia in 4-wheel drive as often as I can to keep the four-wheel-drive working well. I apply that to my Jeep also
Always had the question of how this is done. First time Jeep owner for almost a year now and I’ve never needed the 4x4 thanks to the winter being warmer. But I always wondered about the “part time” and “full time” lights and how to actually shift. Have an automatic 2002 Sport and love it!
Most of the time our 4WD system will stay in 2WD. Part of the time it can be used in 4WD. That's why this system is called "part time 4WD" Full time 4WD, also called permanent 4WD is a system that powers all four wheels at all times and it can be used full time on all surfaces including pavement. The additional feature of a differential incorporated into the transfer case makes it possible to use 4WD all the time. Part-time four wheel drive systems must be operated in 2WD mode on dry pavement, because they’re designed to be used only in special situations when extra traction is required IE Snow or ice covered roads on off-road on dirt and other slippery surfaces.
I’ve had some issues with a grinding sound when stuck trying to switch to 4low, shit always freaks me out. I had no clue you had to be moving, or on the gas a little to get it to switch forever and avoided 4 low because I was afraid to break my Jeep. Hopefully this video helps someone who’s dumb enough to have the same issue as I did!
Idk y I'm watching this I've used my jeep Tj for 8 years now lol but it is good for people that need to learn... when I'm off-roaring with my friends we stay 4L the hole time btw 4H only for slick surface like u said. Good video tho keep it up man
You've got great videos, Kyle. Very clear, very informative. I'm most likely looking at an automatic, I tend to be a clutch killer, but this is a useful video. Thanks 😎👌
Very useful but would have been great if you'd been able to illuminate your interior of Jeep. I had trouble seeing what you were doing as you shifted. thanks!
You can drive up to 55 mph in 4H and you can be traveling up to 25 mph to put it in 4 H ( being in neutral first of course). 3 to 5 mph to shift into 4L. I’m not 100 if 25 is the max to shift into 4H it could be higher I’m not positive but I think it was around that. Any input on this?
If you have any of the autos make sure you put your transmission in N and turn off the jeep before putting in 4 low. If not, it makes a terrible ratcheting sound and feel that I assume is the problem with the teeth that they are talking about. I about got stuck in 4 low the first time I did it and when it did that. The next time I tried it with how I explained above and I didn't have one issue. Plus the lever was just a nice clunk vs that bad ratcheting feel if you do it in that order
Thank you for the information. I’m 56, and just purchased a 97 TJ. I’ve always owned 4wd trucks, but this is my first Jeep. Are there any special instructions when placing the transfer case back in 2H? Do you have to back up to disengage front propeller shaft? Thank you from Canada. Subscribed.
Most of the time our 4WD system will stay in 2WD. Part of the time it can be used in 4WD. That's why this system is called "part time 4WD" Full time 4WD, also called permanent 4WD is a system that powers all four wheels at all times and it can be used full time on all surfaces including pavement. The additional feature of a differential incorporated into the transfer case makes it possible to use 4WD all the time. Part-time four wheel drive systems must be operated in 2WD mode on dry pavement, because they’re designed to be used only in special situations when extra traction is required IE Snow or ice covered roads on off-road on dirt and other slippery surfaces.
He mostly answered the question but part time is the system the wranglers have and that system is only used for low traction surfaces because it locks both axles together. If you were to use 4 high on the road and try to turn at all it would cause driveline binding as one wheel (or 2) are trying to slowdown while the others are trying to speed up. Full time, as Kyle mentioned, uses a differential in the middle to allow for differentiating speeds in the wheels while still supplying power to all wheels. It's pretty close to how an AWD system works and because of the slippage it allows it can be used on all surfaces
I almost forgot to mention that the reason it says part time instead of 4x4 is because the wranglers use the same gauge clusters as the cherokees which have both part time time full time 4x4 so it has both lights in both gauges even though the wrangler only has part time.
So my question is when exactly counts as “slippery”? During the winter is a plowed road with some snow residue enough? During the summer is a wet road enough? Is wet roads in 25F weather enough? As a new TJ owner I’m curious what you think from experience.
I was in deep snow slow in 4w.low after putting it back into 2w.hi my tj jeep made a pop and after that there was a loud clanking noise as I went faster. I'm going to tow my jeep a hundred miles tomorrow I don't feel safe driving it on the road until its fixed.. anyone have a clue what went wrong?
So, am I in 4H when the stick is all the way up and 4L when it is halfway or the other way around? (I've always pulled it all the way up). It's starting to make a grinding noise and I got stuck on my steep snowy gravel road for the first time in 7 years....
@@KyleSVT 26 years in North Jersey all kinds of snow storms and a truck driver also. Unless your rally racing you don't need it over 40mph if you are driving safely on the highway. I usually drive a full size van with a G-80 locker in the rear unless the snow is over 6" on paved road. Then 4wd helps with the hills
@@KyleSVT lucky man! I just picked up an 04 Columbia Edition with 87k and no rust here in Nebraska. Thought I was lucky 🤣 thanks for the videos! Looking forward to diving into jeep culture head first 👍
When I’m in 4H and on pavement, my Jeep struggles with slow tight turns. That normal? It tends to bind and buck quite a bit. Assumed it was the difference in tire turning circumferences, but wasn’t sure.
Thats called drivetrain wind up. Basically, your front tires have gone a different number of revolutions compared to your back tires due to driving physics, but the 4wd drive system is trying to keep them the same. This builds up tension in the drivetrain (because there isnt a center diff to balance out the front and rear axle) that shows up as difficulty steering, along with maybe other things I'm forgetting. Normally in low traction conditions this tension never arises as the front and rear tires can slip as needed. But on dry pavement, eventually there will be a bang or pop as the tension has no other way to be released. Obviously this is very bad for the drivetrain and everything connected to it! Research it on the web, I think one way to undo the windup is come to a stop carefully, and drive a little in reverse. Of course its best to avoid windup completely by not using the 4wd on dry pavement! Disclaimer: new to jeeps and just learned about this stuff.
I've been wondering the same. I live in Michigan and daily my TJ with a hard top. Now that I am looking for more cargo space I'll be looking into getting a LJ but have been weary about getting one with a soft top to save a few bucks on the overall price on the Jeep and regretting it
4low does not give you more traction. You have the same amount of traction no matter what. 4low gives you more control of how you put the traction.... From the wheels to the surface.
Do people really need a video for this? Even if you've never used 4x4 it's pretty self explanatory, just pull up on the lever. Also theres an owners manual for a reason. You make pretty good quality videos but the content just isn't there for me. I want to see this thing in the woods on some rocks and in the mud. Theres no point to have 35 inch mud tires if you're just going to drive on the street.
As a 2 week old TJ owner your channel is a public service for all us newbs! Should be a link to the channel in my owners manual.
Thanks brother!
2wd: daily
4wd: when stuff starts getting hariy
4low: when shit gets really hairy
i was stuck in mud and couldnt get it to go in 4low 😭
Don't have snow in Miami but I was trying to figure out how to shift into 4Low the other day without the grinding gears! Thanks for the tutorial Kyle :D
Thanks for watching Christopher!
Great job on covering the basics of the 4 wheel drive system!
Thanks!
I've been wheeling for over 10 years but i still enjoy watching these videos lol.👍
Thanks nick!!
Another great tutorial Kyle and nice to see snow everywhere. Thanks!
Thanks Nacho
Thank you. I'm benefiting from your no nonsense straight to the point content. God bless.
Glad I could help!
Easy to follow explanation of the 4x4 system.
I know this is a couple years late...but...I stumbled across this video wondering if I could use the 4hi to drove around town if the roads were snow covered. Found out that the answer is yes. For the last couple months I’ve been trying to engage 4low when I was stopped and the transfer case will grind like a SOB if you aren’t going the 2-3 rolling mph they recommend. That being said, your video helped me learn to do the shift to 4low at 2-3mph. (Mine never came with the owners manual) Great video 👍🏻
Thanks for watching! Glad I could help out!
I had the same thing “grinding going into 4 low” doing this a couple of times should not cause damage right?
Nice video and jeep. Sometimes I wish my LJ was stick.
Thank you!
A jeep is basically a civil off-roading tracker..... It's not a 911 gt2......... What does it matter?
I sometimes run my Jeep in 4-wheel drive on wet roads. My wife had a sequoia that would not go into 4 wheel drive. And then when it did it was hard to get out of 4 wheel drive. The manual for her Sequoia said to drive it 10 miles a month in 4-wheel drive. Long story short I tried to drive the Sequoia in 4-wheel drive as often as I can to keep the four-wheel-drive working well. I apply that to my Jeep also
Idk why I'm watching this. I've been using it for years now. Either way, keep up the good work man
Thanks Dylan!
Just bought my first Wrangler, and it's a TJ. This helps me out a TON, since I've only ever driven an SUV where it was *always* AWD. Thank you!
Congrats on the new jeep! Glad I could help
Just got my 04 TJ a month ago and have been looking through your channel! Thanks for all the tips, keep em coming!
You are a freaking blessing😂 thank you so much haha I just got my 01 TJ on Black Friday and was worried about trying it out lol
Glad I can help!
Always had the question of how this is done. First time Jeep owner for almost a year now and I’ve never needed the 4x4 thanks to the winter being warmer. But I always wondered about the “part time” and “full time” lights and how to actually shift. Have an automatic 2002 Sport and love it!
Most of the time our 4WD system will stay in 2WD. Part of the time it can be used in 4WD. That's why this system is called "part time 4WD"
Full time 4WD, also called permanent 4WD is a system that powers all four wheels at all times and it can be used full time on all surfaces including pavement. The additional feature of a differential incorporated into the transfer case makes it possible to use 4WD all the time.
Part-time four wheel drive systems must be operated in 2WD mode on dry pavement, because they’re designed to be used only in special situations when extra traction is required IE Snow or ice covered roads on off-road on dirt and other slippery surfaces.
What he said
Awesome video, thanks. I just purchase my first 02 jeep Tj.
Love the Jurassic park key chain. I have one for my jeep too
Thanks brother!
I am a new owner and I am learning so much with the TJ thanks to you ☺️
Glad I could help!
I’ve had some issues with a grinding sound when stuck trying to switch to 4low, shit always freaks me out. I had no clue you had to be moving, or on the gas a little to get it to switch forever and avoided 4 low because I was afraid to break my Jeep.
Hopefully this video helps someone who’s dumb enough to have the same issue as I did!
Glad I could help Tyler
Same here, I was going through a mud pit and it got stuck between neutral and 4 low and I had no idea how to get it to switch
Could try turning the engine off... Check adjustment of transfer case linkage. Especially if the Jeep is lifted.
Just bought a '99. Thanks for the video.
Idk y I'm watching this I've used my jeep Tj for 8 years now lol but it is good for people that need to learn... when I'm off-roaring with my friends we stay 4L the hole time btw 4H only for slick surface like u said. Good video tho keep it up man
Thanks bro!
check the sway bar bushings and the sway bar links
@Nick J yea np! good news is jeeps are cheap to fix and easy to work on
@Nick J If you dont like constant clunking issues you wont like your jeep.
Useful refresher, thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Dude, that is one nice looking Jeep. love it!
Thank you!
Best Jeep vids on youtube🔥🐐👍
Thanks brother!
That's what I've been sayin lmao! Crazy good quality!
Thanks man
You've got great videos, Kyle.
Very clear, very informative.
I'm most likely looking at an automatic, I tend to be a clutch killer, but this is a useful video.
Thanks
😎👌
Thanks Jon!
Oh how cool you have a little jurassic park key chain! I got the same one with #029🦕
Awesome video and I appreciate the way you broke it down for sure.
Thanks!
Thanks for all the great info!
Thanks for watching
Great video. I didn’t need it but, I definitely enjoyed it!
Thanks!
Hey man the Jeeps dope. I love the red and black paint schemes. Always love the videos 💪
Thanks Brandon!
Red wrangler and green wrangler like mine are the best colors for tj's
Oh wow okay fuck gray huh
@@urielmedina13 lol🤣 gray is luxury on wranglers .. nice color too!!
@@JeepTJWheelinyess
BLACK
Solar Yellow really stands out...
Just found your channel, really like your quality and natural flow. Definitely sub'd!
Thanks brother! 👍
Nice video thank you.
Thanks Sandra
Been waiting for this. Thanks!
Thank you PT!
I just used 4 low today pulling a Kia off of a median they were high centered and no traction in the snow. Jeeps are the best
Good work Ben!
Can’t wait for snow!
Can you please make a little video showing how to change the stick from 4H to 4L? I can’t do it in my Jeep, I think it’s stuck or something.
Step 1: clutch in.
Step 2: pull it harder.
If step 2 doesn't work, your linkage is out of adjustment.
Very useful but would have been great if you'd been able to illuminate your interior of Jeep. I had trouble seeing what you were doing as you shifted. thanks!
Mine makes lots of clunks when in 4x4, never knew you also had to roll in order to get into 4low without grinding
👏😇💚 good stuff brother
Thanks bro!
You can drive up to 55 mph in 4H and you can be traveling up to 25 mph to put it in 4 H ( being in neutral first of course). 3 to 5 mph to shift into 4L.
I’m not 100 if 25 is the max to shift into 4H it could be higher I’m not positive but I think it was around that. Any input on this?
Snow, how good is snow (seeing as its a 100deg F day in Australia)
do i need to come to a full stop when changing 2H to 4H?
If you have any of the autos make sure you put your transmission in N and turn off the jeep before putting in 4 low. If not, it makes a terrible ratcheting sound and feel that I assume is the problem with the teeth that they are talking about. I about got stuck in 4 low the first time I did it and when it did that. The next time I tried it with how I explained above and I didn't have one issue. Plus the lever was just a nice clunk vs that bad ratcheting feel if you do it in that order
Thank you for the information. I’m 56, and just purchased a 97 TJ. I’ve always owned 4wd trucks, but this is my first Jeep. Are there any special instructions when placing the transfer case back in 2H? Do you have to back up to disengage front propeller shaft? Thank you from Canada. Subscribed.
No just shift it back in to 2h real simple
Hey man I like the adds u used on this video lmao
haha I have no control over that but glad it was a good one!
@@KyleSVT yay kinda a weird compliment but yah, and also this was a super convenient vid cause I was legit about to look this up.
nice! Thanks!
Can you make a video on flat towing ?
Or paste a link if you already have
I think I might talk briefly on that in the video?
How do you properly shift back into 2h after being in 4 low ?
You can start with 3rd if in 4 LO .. in sand we don't use 1st or 2nd
I have Automatic and does 4 Low works in reverse too?
Learned something. Thank you! Btw, what type of rear tire mount/gas can holder do you have?
Thanks! Here is a video on it th-cam.com/video/z0RPrCB8-4o/w-d-xo.html
Why is mine so hard to move? It's like I need to use my full body weight to shift 4WD modes. Any Ideas?
I would check to make sure the linkage is lubed up and working properly
@@KyleSVT heh. Qorking
Cool
Hi , nice vid, does the wheel are lock when you drive on 4low ? Just wondering..
no I do not have lockers for my axles
Only in the rubicon’s if you have a rubicon the lockers are right next to rear wipers and defrost
So can you put in 4 low and just let off the clutch like in the JKs? You don’t even have to use the gas pedal.
Will it go in to 4 hi/low if you're already stuck? 🤔
How you're not sponsored by anybody is beyond me.
Thanks Angel!
I like your video, where did you get your rack on the back for your gas cans?
Thanks! th-cam.com/video/z0RPrCB8-4o/w-d-xo.html
Probably a silly question but when you have it in four low do you keep it in first gear?
Are you free to use any gears you need to in 4 high?
You can use whatever gear you want. When crawling, I have mine in 3rd or 4th gear with the engine at idle. Don't suggest going over 15-20 mph.
New owner here… i have an automatic transmission does it work the same? Should i put the car in neutral? Appreciate your video 😁
Yes you put it in neutral before shifting it into 4 low
made the mistake of shifting into 4low going 15 mph without touching the clutch, its one way to really slow down your jeep.
When you put it in 4hi or 4low why does it say part time and not 4WD or Fulltime?
Where is it suppose to say part time? Never noticed that on mine
@@hoosierdaddy6985 I don't know it just does that when i put it in 4wd.
Most of the time our 4WD system will stay in 2WD. Part of the time it can be used in 4WD. That's why this system is called "part time 4WD"
Full time 4WD, also called permanent 4WD is a system that powers all four wheels at all times and it can be used full time on all surfaces including pavement. The additional feature of a differential incorporated into the transfer case makes it possible to use 4WD all the time.
Part-time four wheel drive systems must be operated in 2WD mode on dry pavement, because they’re designed to be used only in special situations when extra traction is required IE Snow or ice covered roads on off-road on dirt and other slippery surfaces.
He mostly answered the question but part time is the system the wranglers have and that system is only used for low traction surfaces because it locks both axles together. If you were to use 4 high on the road and try to turn at all it would cause driveline binding as one wheel (or 2) are trying to slowdown while the others are trying to speed up. Full time, as Kyle mentioned, uses a differential in the middle to allow for differentiating speeds in the wheels while still supplying power to all wheels. It's pretty close to how an AWD system works and because of the slippage it allows it can be used on all surfaces
I almost forgot to mention that the reason it says part time instead of 4x4 is because the wranglers use the same gauge clusters as the cherokees which have both part time time full time 4x4 so it has both lights in both gauges even though the wrangler only has part time.
So my question is when exactly counts as “slippery”? During the winter is a plowed road with some snow residue enough? During the summer is a wet road enough? Is wet roads in 25F weather enough? As a new TJ owner I’m curious what you think from experience.
I would say anytime your tires lose traction when starting off or accelerating its time for 4wd.
@@KyleSVT That makes sense. Thanks!
Press the clutch or depress the clutch?
I was in deep snow slow in 4w.low after putting it back into 2w.hi my tj jeep made a pop and after that there was a loud clanking noise as I went faster. I'm going to tow my jeep a hundred miles tomorrow I don't feel safe driving it on the road until its fixed.. anyone have a clue what went wrong?
On the beach sands of Hawaii would 4low always be a go to?
Usually you want to keep your momentum on sand so probably 4h but maybe depends on how soft or hard the sand is
@@KyleSVT appreciate it merry Christmas
@@jongibson1386 Merry Christmas to you as well!
So, am I in 4H when the stick is all the way up and 4L when it is halfway or the other way around? (I've always pulled it all the way up). It's starting to make a grinding noise and I got stuck on my steep snowy gravel road for the first time in 7 years....
4H is half way up. 4L is all the way back.
Can I put my TJ in 4H if I’m on the highway in a bad snowstorm or after the storm with the slippery roads? What’s the speed 4H is most comfortable in?
Levi Stumo yes definitely. Just don’t want to use it on dry hard roads. Needs to be snow, mud, or dirt roads.
55 is max speed they say you can put it in 4h
If your going over 40 mph you dont need 4wd
you must never drive in snow
@@KyleSVT 26 years in North Jersey all kinds of snow storms and a truck driver also. Unless your rally racing you don't need it over 40mph if you are driving safely on the highway. I usually drive a full size van with a G-80 locker in the rear unless the snow is over 6" on paved road. Then 4wd helps with the hills
Bro does your TJ really have 18k miles on it!? What a find!
At 20k now bought it with 9k
@@KyleSVT lucky man! I just picked up an 04 Columbia Edition with 87k and no rust here in Nebraska. Thought I was lucky 🤣 thanks for the videos! Looking forward to diving into jeep culture head first 👍
very cool! Thanks bro
04 red rubicon with 31k over here.
When I’m in 4H and on pavement, my Jeep struggles with slow tight turns. That normal? It tends to bind and buck quite a bit. Assumed it was the difference in tire turning circumferences, but wasn’t sure.
Yea never want to use 4h on dry pavement
Thats called drivetrain wind up. Basically, your front tires have gone a different number of revolutions compared to your back tires due to driving physics, but the 4wd drive system is trying to keep them the same. This builds up tension in the drivetrain (because there isnt a center diff to balance out the front and rear axle) that shows up as difficulty steering, along with maybe other things I'm forgetting. Normally in low traction conditions this tension never arises as the front and rear tires can slip as needed. But on dry pavement, eventually there will be a bang or pop as the tension has no other way to be released. Obviously this is very bad for the drivetrain and everything connected to it! Research it on the web, I think one way to undo the windup is come to a stop carefully, and drive a little in reverse. Of course its best to avoid windup completely by not using the 4wd on dry pavement!
Disclaimer: new to jeeps and just learned about this stuff.
great vid! can you shift gears while being in 2wd H and L?
yes. There is no 2wd low tho.
What fenders do you have and what size lift and tires?
Metalcloak fenders and no lift on 35s
@@KyleSVT thanks 🙏
np!
What rear bumper and spare tire mount setup are you running?
LOD offroad expedition series
how’s the soft top in the winter? with the snow and stuff
It's fantastic. Keeps the heat in and jeeps have great heaters so Its totally fine
I've been wondering the same. I live in Michigan and daily my TJ with a hard top. Now that I am looking for more cargo space I'll be looking into getting a LJ but have been weary about getting one with a soft top to save a few bucks on the overall price on the Jeep and regretting it
So why does my jeep only have one front wheel and one back wheel when I put it in 4 wheel drive
Open differentials
does de engaging your 4x4 drive improve MPG?
2 high will give you the best mpg
I hear grinding when I lose traction in 4wd any ideas why?
no but that is for sure not normal
Might be slipping out of gear
4low does not give you more traction. You have the same amount of traction no matter what.
4low gives you more control of how you put the traction.... From the wheels to the surface.
AMMO Troop?
Ammo NYC
What tires are those?
goodyear wrangler mtr
Sweet, thanks. I enjoy the videos!
Thanks for the support brother!
1st gear in 4low going 5mph (looks closer to 10mph in the video) is too fast. Your gearing is off. Mine with 4.10 with 31'' is a little to fast.
It's just the video that makes it look faster.
I'm shock that his Odometer its only 18,472 for a car from 1997-2006!!
I bought it with 9k miles its an 01
Nice man!! Looks great!
@@subestimadosmusic2096 Thank you!
Great is explanation but your TJ only has 18,000 miles!?!?!
lol yes sir
@@KyleSVT dude that’s absolutely nuts😵 I just bought a 97 TJ with 140,000 miles and I thought that was low
lol I bought it with 9.3k
@@KyleSVT thats awesome man! your vids taught me a lot ab these things before i got mine. You are the chris fix of the Jeep TJ on YT
Thanks brother! :)
Anyone else always keep it in 4 high?
Didn’t show the lever clearly
Do people really need a video for this? Even if you've never used 4x4 it's pretty self explanatory, just pull up on the lever. Also theres an owners manual for a reason. You make pretty good quality videos but the content just isn't there for me. I want to see this thing in the woods on some rocks and in the mud. Theres no point to have 35 inch mud tires if you're just going to drive on the street.