How fast is too fast in 4H?

[R3D J33P]

So with a Rubicon in 4 High...how fast is too fast to be driving down the road? Obviously 65-70 MPH is probably too high but just for curiosity what is your experience? I know that driving in 4 High on a Rubicon is going to be different than 4 Auto in a Sahara.

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[Moto_21]

So with a Rubicon in 4 High...how fast is too fast to be driving down the road? Obviously 65-70 MPH is probably too high but just for curiosity what is your experience? I know that driving in 4 High on a Rubicon is going to be different than 4 Auto in a Sahara.

Im pretty sure theres no speed limit for 4h, as fast as you feel safe/comfortable. 4low has a limit

 

[homerun]

The answer to your question has much more to do with the traction of the road surface, followed by are you driving completely straight or how tight our the turns/curves. Speed for me is like the 3rd or 4th consideration when using 4H.

 

[R3D J33P]

The answer to your question has much more to do with the traction of the road surface, followed by are you driving completely straight or how tight our the turns/curves. Speed for me is like the 3rd or 4th consideration when using 4H.

Usually the same for me. I am only thinking the off case the roads are snow covered but still manageable for a 55 MPH speed but more or less a piece of mind that if I hit something nasty or drifted snow I have the Jeep in 4x4.

 

[allieboy]

Off road or Daytona?

 

[ads75]

If you need 4H (and there is snow/ice) you probably shouldn't be worried about a max speed ability.

 

[word302]

If you end up in the ditch, that was too fast.

 

[Uhdinator]

If 4H is required then I'm usually 50mph or less, as I don't use it unless the road surface is 90-100% snow covered.

 

[wolfdog]

I think if you're using 4 High in conditions you need it 70+ won't hurt the Jeep! That is of course that you remember it has NO susuperior brakes so that trip into the center strip could hurt your jeep!

I've done 60+ when I probably shouldn't have and had never had a vehicle problem. Any stopping advantage is only in engine braking with winter tires, otherwise it's just like a Buick!

Hve fun be always careful!

Go Jeep!!!

 

[OldGuyNewJeep]

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/maximum-speed-in-4h.21585/

 

[Capt-Zoom]

Grew up and lived I northern Mn dealing with a lot of snow and ice . Pretty much everyone drives the speed limit or higher even with 4x4. So about 70-75. Never hurt any of my jeeps, never had axle or diff , trans, transfer, motor or clutch issues. I wouldn't worry about it...just drive within your and your tires abilities.

 

[nerubi]

Yep, reason many vehicles in ditch are suvs, driving faster than you should because common sense goes out the window in one.

 

[grady2hig]

Why would you need to go 70 in 4H?

 

[Rploaded]

When the shiny side is no longer up you’ve gone too fast. In all seriousness speed should be way down on your list of importance if 4h is being used.

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