4WD instructions

[Hansel314]

I am trying to decide between several 2000 or 2001 Cherokees with 4.0 litre. One has drive choices of 2WDHigh, 4WD-OnDemand, 4WDHigh, Neut, 4WDLow
another has all of the above without the 4WD-OnDemand.
What's the difference, any opinions of which is better (more durable) etc.

Also, the owners I have talked with seem to never use them in 4WD and can't tell me the appropriate technique for shifting into it. I seem to remember a friends older Jeep that he had to put it in N or D and let it roll slowly before engaging the 4WD-Low. Whats the right way to do it in the Cherokee?

Many Thanks.

[AlohaBra]

The "full-time" (so-called) is the first one.... called Selec-Trac.

The second one is "part-time" and is called Command Trac.

Search for these two names for Jeep Cherokee.

What kind of "wheelin" are you gone to do? Snow or trail? Rock or extreme use? Are you going to lift? These things will affect your choices.

Other folks are going to chime in on this one.

[Hansel314]

I plan on making this the primary vehicle for my daughter who is in college in the N. GA mountains. She often goes hiking or camping on weekends and occasionally finds herself in icy or muddy places. I doubt if she would need 4WD very often. The "on-demand" feature sounds appealing if she can leave it engaged during icy weather and not have to worry about damaging the jeep if she forgets and drives long distances on dry pavement. I understand that leaving it in "full-time" 4WD is hard on the dirve train if you drive long distances on dry roads. Not to mention the neg. effect it would have on gas milage. My only experience with 4WD was a WWII jeep I had in high school with free-wheeling hubs on the ft. axle. Thanks for any insight you can provide.
Also, does anyone know of a site where I can download an owners manual.

[MagicRat]

You are correct on the engagement process....... for low range.

Obviously for 4wd high range, its simply shift while moving.

I think the Selec-Trac is best for your daughter for the reasons you mention.
Not only would a part time system be damaged by use on dry roads, it would also produce dangerously poor handling while turning.

[Hansel314]

Thanks.

[Hansel314]

Thanks.