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Why does a jeep Cherokee have full time and part time four wheel drive?
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∙ 13y ago
The difference between the full-time and part-time 4wd (as I understand it) involves 'limited slip' of the wheels. In Part-time 4wd, all wheels are connected and powered. As you turn the corner, the wheels on the inside of the curve travel a shorter distance than the wheels on the outside of the curve. The problem here is that the wheels are connected together (4wd) and are trying to go the same distance. On snowy roads, you probably would not notice anything when turning. On clear roads, the vehicle will appear to "hop" as you turn. This is the wheels skipping to try to turn the same. This is not good on your gearbox, transmission, etc.
With full-time 4wd, the wheels on one side of the car are allowed to 'slip' as compared to their counterparts on the other side of the car. So when turning a corner, the inside wheels can travel less than the outside wheels and there will not be any "hopping" of the car. This is better on your transmission, gearbox, etc.
Use full time as you drive long distances or on road that are partly clear. Use part time if you are stuck or in deep snow.
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