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Offroader Newbie
Joined: 22 Oct 2018 Posts: 4 Location: North East
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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:09 Post subject: Using low drive |
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My Cruiser has been driven exclusively on ''tar'' roads over the last 5 years so the low drive (the small gear lever beside the main gear box) has not been touched in that period. So what steps should I take to insure it's working OK before going off road. Was thinking of jacking jeep up so all 4 wheels are off ground then engaging low drive ! ?
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diggerdave ****
Joined: 03 Oct 2014 Posts: 448 Location: Bubwith
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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:31 Post subject: |
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No problem using low range for short distances on tarmac as long as it is in a more or less straight line (the centre diff is always locked in low range). It will be obvious when low range is working, so it can be a very quick test. A light should also come on after a few seconds to indicate that the centre differential is locking properly (when in HL or LL positions). I would recommend using the lever first while stationary, engine off, clutch depressed to make sure that it moves through its full range of movement and that nothing is seized (unlikely). _________________ 1997 KZJ90 3.0d, 2" suspension lift, 235/85/16 Cooper STT Pros. 217k hard miles |
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MikeyB *
Joined: 27 Oct 2018 Posts: 29 Location: New Zealand
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2018 18:47 Post subject: |
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You might have a bit of a bother getting it unlocked (light off) again, i do in mine and i use mine at least once a week.
I just drive forward slowly (wheels straight) and keep tapping the brakes to pretty much stop the car and eventually she goes back out of it. Some people i recall do a touch of reverse as they think that helps.
You could run half the car off the tar on to the side of the road where its loose material ( i think that would mean the front and back diff would then be slipping ok but il leave you or someone else to think that through more thoroughly) |
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