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desertkj · **Joined:** Mon Jan 30, 2006 8:24 pm **Posts:** 677

This isn't a rant thread, so don't worry. My subscription to JP Magazine hasn't expired yet, so I figured I'd read through it and see what they had to say. Although they still keep their opinion against the Liberty, there was something cool in there. They discussed the Selec-Trac as one of the best 4wd systems out there and talked about how cool it was. To complete it, they even talked about how well it worked in the Liberty. I just thought that could be taken as a compliment and proof that the infleunce of the Liberty continues to expand.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sun Apr 30, 2006 12:46 pm

What did they say about it for us folks that do not get it?

desertkj · **Joined:** Mon Jan 30, 2006 8:24 pm **Posts:** 677

It says: "Available in the Liberty (although you can find it in a junkyard near you under many Cherokees and Grand Cherokees), this system allows the largest selection of ranges out of all the Jeep systems. With two wheel drive, part time four wheel drive, full time four wheel drive, and low ranger four wheel drive, this system is ideal for regions that see snow, slush, and sleet as a normal part of the winter. In two wheel drive, it sends power to the rear wheels and can be used wherever you want. In part time four wheel drive, there are all kinds of cautions about only using the vehicle in low traction conditions because the center differential mechanically locks up. ANd in low range four wheel drive, the transfer case multiplies torque by 2.72:1 and allows for more control over technical stuff. In general, it behaves just like the Wrangler's Command-Trac. It comes equipped with the independently suspended Dana 30 front axle and the Corporate 8.25 rear axle that all Libertys come equipped with. The really nice thing here is that between the part-time four wheel drive and the low range four wheel drive, there is another option: full time four wheel drive. This splits the power 48 percent to the front axle and 52 percent to the rear axle and can be left in this setting for any road condition-from dry pavements to black ice. That means if you are heading out and there is sleet coming down, you cna put it in the full time range and forget about it. It'll greatly improve your control in the messy stuff without having to constantly worry about damaging it if you hit a dry spot of pavement. The full time selection is also a blast for fire road blasting. Talk about sticking it to corners!"

That's the entire paragraph.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:51 pm

desertkj wrote:

It says: "Available in the Liberty (although you can find it in a junkyard near you under many Cherokees and Grand Cherokees), this system allows the largest selection of ranges out of all the Jeep systems. With two wheel drive, part time four wheel drive, full time four wheel drive, and low ranger four wheel drive, this system is ideal for regions that see snow, slush, and sleet as a normal part of the winter. In two wheel drive, it sends power to the rear wheels and can be used wherever you want. In part time four wheel drive, there are all kinds of cautions about only using the vehicle in low traction conditions because the center differential mechanically locks up. ANd in low range four wheel drive, the transfer case multiplies torque by 2.72:1 and allows for more control over technical stuff. In general, it behaves just like the Wrangler's Command-Trac. It comes equipped with the independently suspended Dana 30 front axle and the Corporate 8.25 rear axle that all Libertys come equipped with. The really nice thing here is that between the part-time four wheel drive and the low range four wheel drive, there is another option: full time four wheel drive. This splits the power 48 percent to the front axle and 52 percent to the rear axle and can be left in this setting for any road condition-from dry pavements to black ice. That means if you are heading out and there is sleet coming down, you cna put it in the full time range and forget about it. It'll greatly improve your control in the messy stuff without having to constantly worry about damaging it if you hit a dry spot of pavement. The full time selection is also a blast for fire road blasting. Talk about sticking it to corners!"

That's the entire paragraph.

Awsome stuff! Get a locker and its even better!!!

m0th · **Posted:** Sun Apr 30, 2006 11:35 pm

What's the thinking behind having Full Time between Part-time and Low on the shifter? Surely it makes more sense to put it between 2WD and Part-time.

Edwin · **Posted:** Sun Apr 30, 2006 11:44 pm

m0th wrote:

What's the thinking behind having Full Time between Part-time and Low on the shifter? Surely it makes more sense to put it between 2WD and Part-time.

I'm glad it's like that. When you get into something bad in 2 wheel, the first shift will be into 4 part time. I guess you get it into 4 wheel quicker that way.

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