Command-trac 4Hi usage questions

Sandstone · 2005-08-26T02:34:21+00:00

I'm thinking about buying a Jeep Liberty. I know Selec-Trac may be abetter option but all the Libertys I've looked at have Command-Trac.Selec-Trac just rarer than hen's teeth around here. Command-Trac mightbe OK but I'm worried about the 4Hi limitations.Does the problem with 4Hi on dry pavement only occur when turning?For the sake of argument, if you *only* drive in a straight line on drypavement, no matter what the speed, then is there any 4HI problem?I'm concerned about driving on hard dirt or clay roads that haveintermittent trouble areas (e.g., deep sand or mud spots). Do I daredrive in 4Hi on roads like this, or are they equivalent to dry pavementscenarios? What are others experiences in situations like this?What about gravel roads - are they problematic in 4Hi?TIA

Aug 26, 2005 24 Replies

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Billy Ray 20 years ago

What is the effect when Select-Trac's Part Time 4WD is selected? Is that the same as Command-Trac?

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Jerry Bransford 20 years ago

Selectrac's part-time settings (4Hi and 4Lo) are the same as the 4Hi and

4Lo modes in Commandtrac.

Jerry

Billy Ray wrote:

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Billy Ray 20 years ago

So I have the best (and worst) of both worlds.

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Jerry Bransford 20 years ago

I'd say it's the best of both worlds. Having both full-time AND part-time modes is a good thing. :)

Jerry

Billy Ray wrote:

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Clap Trap 20 years ago

I forget what the numbers are, but the Selec-Trac has only 80% or so of the torque (strength) capability of the Command-Trac. I'm sure Bill has links to the correct numbers.

As l> So I have the best (and worst) of both worlds.

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