Mackskibum
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- First Name
- Dave
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- Feb 2, 2019
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- Eastern PA
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- 2018 JLU Ocean Blue
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Let me start with this. I KNOW WHAT THE FRIGGIN MANUAL SAYS. I don't mean to be confrontational, but this is supposed to be a technical forum and RTFM isn't technical. I’m looking for the technical reason why this is a problem. Let me offer the following:
1. The front driveshaft does not turn when in 2wd.
2. The front driveshaft does not turn when TC is in Neutral. FAD is not active in Neutral. I verified this with a video.
In my mind this means there is no mechanical link between the front axle and the transfer case even when towing 4 down. When towing 4 down, the TC is in neutral and the transmission is in gear (6 speed). Same scenario on a dolly with rear wheels down. Transmission output shaft is not spinning. Transfer case input shaft is disconnected from the transfer case output shaft in either scenario.
I have read the threads that talk about "its because Jeep wants to cover their behind).
If there is a mechanical or lubrication issue- I would like to hear why 4 down and 2 down is different given the details above.
Thanks all!
1. The front driveshaft does not turn when in 2wd.
2. The front driveshaft does not turn when TC is in Neutral. FAD is not active in Neutral. I verified this with a video.
In my mind this means there is no mechanical link between the front axle and the transfer case even when towing 4 down. When towing 4 down, the TC is in neutral and the transmission is in gear (6 speed). Same scenario on a dolly with rear wheels down. Transmission output shaft is not spinning. Transfer case input shaft is disconnected from the transfer case output shaft in either scenario.
I have read the threads that talk about "its because Jeep wants to cover their behind).
If there is a mechanical or lubrication issue- I would like to hear why 4 down and 2 down is different given the details above.
Thanks all!
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