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four wheel drive

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 1970Jeep, Mar 17, 2006.

  1. 1970Jeep

    1970Jeep New Member

    :? Do all jeeps have four wheel drive, also is it always pulling all four wheels or do you put it into 4 wheel drive. My Jeep is a 1970 CJ-5. Thanks for any info.
     
    1970Jeep, Mar 17, 2006
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  2. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    There were 2WD universals - "DJ's":
    http://www.film.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Poster/DJ5.html

    You have to shift into 4WD - you should have a single lever that has positions for 2HI, 4HI and 4Lo (I don't know what they are, have always had twin-sticks here).
     
    Boyink, Mar 17, 2006
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  3. 1970Jeep

    1970Jeep New Member

    I have all those hi and low gears thanks alot Boyink.
     
    1970Jeep, Mar 20, 2006
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  4. willysnut

    willysnut Banned

    Feel free to ask any questions you have here, we were all new to jeeps at one time or another. Lots of us old timers can provide a bunch of "jeep knowledge when asked! Welcome to ECJ5.
     
    willysnut, Mar 20, 2006
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  5. speedbuggy

    speedbuggy Looking for a Jeep now

    :iagree: ask away ;)
     
    speedbuggy, Mar 20, 2006
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  6. godevil

    godevil My Humor isnt appreciated

    Think he would have gotten that response on some other sites??
    Thats what I love about this place!
     
    godevil, Mar 20, 2006
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  7. Kodiak12060

    Kodiak12060 Sponsor

    and just because it's in 4 wheel drive doesn't mean all 4 wheels are powered. You need limited slip differentials for that. But that brings driveablity issues w/ it.
     
    Kodiak12060, Mar 21, 2006
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  8. 1970Jeep

    1970Jeep New Member

    thanks alot guys.
     
    1970Jeep, Apr 3, 2006
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  9. everest01

    everest01 New Member

    Doesn't driving it in 4WD all the time esp on dry pavement destroy it?
     
    everest01, Apr 3, 2006
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  10. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    Driving in 4WD *on* dry pavement will result in drivetrain bind (DAHIK).

    Drive in 4WD on gravel/dirt to your hearts extent. 'Swhat it's made for.
     
    Boyink, Apr 3, 2006
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  11. everest01

    everest01 New Member

    Just wanted conformation from the super moderator
     
    everest01, Apr 3, 2006
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  12. tgregg

    tgregg Member

    Also you might have locking hubs that need to be manually locked or unlocked. With them unlocked the front wheels just spin on the axles either in 4 Wheel drive or 2 wheel.
    You might want to check the front hubs and tell us what you have.
     
    tgregg, Apr 3, 2006
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  13. cookieman

    cookieman Member

    :oops: What wrong I put transfer into 4 wheel low and lock the front hubs put jack and raise front end and wheels turn, front drive shaft dosen't turn but wheels do. Hope this isn't a silly question.
     
    cookieman, Apr 15, 2006
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