392 Transfer case

[3TV]

Why would they not have the 4:1 on the 392? I literally just ordered one with the Xtreme Recon package because I hate the eTorque. But I love the 4:1 TC. Great, so now I have decisions to make…

So could I take the 4:1 transfer case from my existing JLUR that has the 3.6 liter V-6 eTorque and put it in the 392 when it comes in?

I wouldn't attempt to change the transfer cases if it were me. You would take an $85K Jeep and possibly turn it into a nightmare with unsolvable computer issues and error codes. If your idea of four wheeling is the Hammer Trails in California a standard Rubicon with $30K in suspension and tires may be a better choice.

The 392 is really good right the way it is, at least for being amazingly fun to drive and for the moderate to difficult four wheeling it was meant for. With the 4.56 gears on the XR package It has plenty of torque in low range to go anywhere you want to go. It is a little more difficult to finesse over the most technical and difficult terrain because of the lack of lower gearing from the 4:1 T-case, and because of the increased power. You will need to be good at throttle control. But it is easier in some respects as well. When off-road you can just leave it in low range and cover the ground between the tougher obstacles easier and quicker. With a standard Rubicon I find that I have to constantly change between low range and high range off road, because I don't want to drive at 10 mph the whole way between obstacles. This is most noticable in places like Moab, where they have a tough obstacle, then a distance of easy sandy road, then another obstacle.

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[1996cc]

Advance Adapters has an Atlas available now for the 392. Mine is set to be built in the next 2 weeks. I am losing power to the front axle under heavy throttle in the dunes. This will solve that. And front digs with the Tazer turn assist is going to be AWESOME...

 

[firedude]

Advance Adapters has an Atlas available now for the 392. Mine is set to be built in the next 2 weeks. I am losing power to the front axle under heavy throttle in the dunes. This will solve that. And front digs with the Tazer turn assist is going to be AWESOME...

Hope you do a right up on it.

 

[stumblinhorse]

I wouldn't attempt to change the transfer cases if it were me. You would take an $85K Jeep and possibly turn it into a nightmare with unsolvable computer issues and error codes. If your idea of four wheeling is the Hammer Trails in California a standard Rubicon with $30K in suspension and tires may be a better choice.

The 392 is really good right the way it is, at least for being amazingly fun to drive and for the moderate to difficult four wheeling it was meant for. With the 4.56 gears on the XR package It has plenty of torque in low range to go anywhere you want to go. It is a little more difficult to finesse over the most technical and difficult terrain because of the lack of lower gearing from the 4:1 T-case, and because of the increased power. You will need to be good at throttle control. But it is easier in some respects as well. When off-road you can just leave it in low range and cover the ground between the tougher obstacles easier and quicker. With a standard Rubicon I find that I have to constantly change between low range and high range off road, because I don't want to drive at 10 mph the whole way between obstacles. This is most noticable in places like Moab, where they have a tough obstacle, then a distance of easy sandy road, then another obstacle.

You should use off-road + in 4L it dampens the throttle for better control. It is like having a lower range.

 

[1996cc]

Just received an updated timeline on the proper Atlas adapter for our 392s.

 

[Bzinsky]

I thought I read it also uses abs sensors etc to adjust the torque as required for max traction via the variable clutch etc.

It surely uses both. Sending power to the front based on throttle position is the only one I’ve seen confirmed with data.

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