Hey guys,

Just a quick question about something that has been worrying me...

I have a 2002 Liberty Sport. Whenever I am in 4 wheeldrive, and I take a slow, sharp turn, the Jeep shakes/jerks a lot. This doesn't happen when I am in 2-wheel. Its kind of hard to explain, but is this normal? can I fix this? has anyone else experienced this? I have no lift, no nothing. Just stock wheels/rims.

Thanks!
-Patrick.

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2002 Jeep Liberty Sport
Montreal, Canada
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Is this when you're driving on hard pavement? If so, then that's a big no-no. Only put your Jeep in 4-wheel drive when you're on loose dirt, snow, etc.

If it happens on loose dirt, then you should have it checked out.

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does your 4wd lever say 2HI-----4HI-----N------4LO, or does it say 2HI------4FULL------4PART------N------4LO? that'll help us answer your question

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Yes, thats normal. This can break your jeep and should not be done on dry roads.

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As everyone said, that's normal. Normal and not too healthy. It's what is referred to as "binding." In a sharp turn, your tires all need to spin at different speeds. 4 wheel drive (4HI, 4LO and/or 4-PART) forces your wheels to spin at the same rate, which makes the tires jerk and shake and grab and "bind" during a turn on dry pavement.

4-FULL is a little bit better, but I still even get a bit of binding in that setting when I try to turn hard in the dry parking garage after coming in out of the inclement weather.

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cool, thanks for the info guys.

My 4wd lever says 2HI-----4HI-----N------4LO. I'm always in 2HI, unless theres snow or ice on the roads. Then I go to 4HI. I rarely, if ever, use 4LO. Is it better to be in 4LO or 4HI in the snow?

-Patrick.

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2002 Jeep Liberty Sport
Montreal, Canada
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/752468

It all depends on your speed, if youre going really slow up or down a driveway, 4low, on the streets, 4hi.

Ill never understand why people think full time can bind, it makes the tcase an open differential, its all in your head.

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-Air Ride Rear Suspension ; OME/Rustys Lift ; Powertrax Locker ; Moog Lower Ball-Joints ; 245/70/16 Yokohama Geolander A/T-S's on MOABS ; Flowmaster 50 SUV
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Sounds to me like he has the best lookin Liberty available, according to his signature:P

4 high in the snow. 4 high for all conditions that aren't putting a heavy strain on your engine/transmission. when you're going up a steep grade, or trying to run over something big (not a really good idea with a stock KJ BTW) you don't want to be in 4wd Low.