I made the little yellow engine mad at me
11-06-2008 | 02:40 PM
#11
JK Jedi
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 7,213
Likes: 7
From: Georgia
11-06-2008 | 02:49 PM
#12
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 53
Likes: 1
So I think the moral of this thread is if your going to take your fuse out (if at all) do it when you're alone... or want to do some mudding out in the wilderness. When you get back on the roads and start dealing with civilization and traffic put the fuse back in. Yea it takes a minute or two tops but you never know when it's going to come in handy.
Sound close enough to you guys?
Sound close enough to you guys?
11-06-2008 | 02:52 PM
#13
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 12,882
Likes: 172
From: Maine
So I think the moral of this thread is if your going to take your fuse out (if at all) do it when you're alone... or want to do some mudding out in the wilderness. When you get back on the roads and start dealing with civilization and traffic put the fuse back in. Yea it takes a minute or two tops but you never know when it's going to come in handy.
Sound close enough to you guys?
Sound close enough to you guys?
......
11-06-2008 | 02:55 PM
#14
JK Jedi
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 7,213
Likes: 7
From: Georgia
is that true? i thought it was a separate sha-banga-bang...
and yes, i would suppose to some, i am an idiot for not having my fuse in. it goes in for certain scenarios like snow or slick roads, but, outside of that, i don't like my power being cut for no apparent reason...
i can understand everyone's point about the safety features and all, but, for example, when it snows around here, or if you are in some good old mud, you might want to leave it in 2wd and do some donuts every now and again. a good tip would be to not drive like a jackass when it's out...
and yes, i would suppose to some, i am an idiot for not having my fuse in. it goes in for certain scenarios like snow or slick roads, but, outside of that, i don't like my power being cut for no apparent reason...
i can understand everyone's point about the safety features and all, but, for example, when it snows around here, or if you are in some good old mud, you might want to leave it in 2wd and do some donuts every now and again. a good tip would be to not drive like a jackass when it's out...
11-07-2008 | 10:16 PM
#16
JK Super Freak
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,231
Likes: 0
From: Guam - PCSing to McGuire AFB, NJ in July '09
I'm not siding one way or the other with the fuse issue, but let's think of it this way...
If it's "unsafe" to drive a JK w/o the fuse that enables the ABS system, then is it "unsafe" for me to drive my KJ that is not equipped with ABS on public streets?
If it's "unsafe" to drive a JK w/o the fuse that enables the ABS system, then is it "unsafe" for me to drive my KJ that is not equipped with ABS on public streets?
11-08-2008 | 06:40 AM
#17
JK Jedi
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 7,213
Likes: 7
From: Georgia
The JK was designed and equipped with all of it's electronics for a reason. The ABS is actually the heart of the system. It works in conjunction with the ESP to help keep the Jeep stable in certain situations. It also works to cause the BLD to operate and keep one wheel from turning to help direct power to another wheel that might have better traction. Rewiring lockers to work when you want is one thing. But when you change a designed saftey feature that was researched and developed into the vehicle, you're asking for trouble. Maybe "unsafe" was a bad term to use. How about "less safe"? Will that pass your scrutiny? If not, then think about the fact that the JK is a top heavy vehicle. It does have some of the same characteristics as a lot of SUVs on the road. The ABS and ESP work together to help avoid situations where the Jeep might have a tendency to roll. So to me, disabling any part of that DOES make it less safe. Not just for the Jeep owner, but also for those you may share the road with. Besides that, why would you want ABS disabled when your BLD will no longer function? That's just nuts.
11-08-2008 | 07:07 AM
#18
JK Super Freak
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,027
Likes: 3
From: Winnipeg
The JK was designed and equipped with all of it's electronics for a reason. The ABS is actually the heart of the system. It works in conjunction with the ESP to help keep the Jeep stable in certain situations. It also works to cause the BLD to operate and keep one wheel from turning to help direct power to another wheel that might have better traction. Rewiring lockers to work when you want is one thing. But when you change a designed saftey feature that was researched and developed into the vehicle, you're asking for trouble. Maybe "unsafe" was a bad term to use. How about "less safe"? Will that pass your scrutiny? If not, then think about the fact that the JK is a top heavy vehicle. It does have some of the same characteristics as a lot of SUVs on the road. The ABS and ESP work together to help avoid situations where the Jeep might have a tendency to roll. So to me, disabling any part of that DOES make it less safe. Not just for the Jeep owner, but also for those you may share the road with. Besides that, why would you want ABS disabled when your BLD will no longer function? That's just nuts.
11-08-2008 | 11:31 AM
#20
JK Super Freak
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,543
Likes: 2
A whole lot of BS being spewed in this thread as fact. ABS vehicles take longer to stop than non-ABS vehicles. ABS is implemented for control not stopping distance. 2003-2006 Jeep Rubicons did NOT come with ABS and it was NEVER and option. ABS is detrimental off road. It's only meager benefit is on the pavement. And the benefit is debatable not fact.