Frequent shifting into 4lo does make it easier after a while.
Regarding keeping things lubricated, I'm pretty sure all the same stuff spins and gets lubricated whether it's in 2wd or 4wd.

 

Some 4x4 manuals tell you to drive the vehicle once a month for a certain amount of miles to lubicate the gears,etc.

I have not yet done this to my Jeep, " she is only 1 month old" because I was told to use 4wd only when needed. My friend has a Jeep Liberty, One day he showed me, what happens when he engages 4wd on his Jeep on dry pavement or gravel roads, on slow speeds you can actually see the front and rear tires worlking hard against each other due to no slippage on dry pavement.

My old Nissan Xterra use to have bold typed lettering in the manual never use 4wd on dry pavement or when the roads are slightly wet. It was really meant for the real thing., to get you out of places or playing in the mud. I can see the Jeeps being the same way.

As for the cable breaking on our JK's, I rather deal with a broken cable or plastic breaking than having a transfer case problem...lol my 2 cents Due to the great information from the members on here, I already purchased a couple of the spare parts from the dealer that commonly are known to break, along with the extra zip ties...lol

 

Some vehicles may have a different system where some things don't rotate in 2wd.

 

I like the idea of ordering spare parts to have on board....anyone have a list of what to get?
Is there a link to photos, write up on were to find this weak link? I was under my Jeep and cant seem to see it?
Thanks

 

Webejeepin -- Here are the dealer part #'s I got:

68018106aa clip
68064273aa bushing

I also got a small bag of assorted zip ties in case something else goes wrong..lol

I was told that the cable could disconnect from either side " transfer case, under jeep , or inside the cabin where the 4x4 shifter is. "

If anybody else has additional parts they got other than the ones listed, please post..

The parts I listed are cheap the clip went for 95 cents and the bushing went for .30 cents. Most likely they will have to order them and get them for you within one or two days the most. I got 4 each.

SLIM_SNOOPY

 

That is true.

 

Part no for spares is 1-68064273AA

If you get under your Jeep & look up to the transfer case on the Driver's side you'll see the shift cable connection (the skid plate is in the way so you need to look up & past it; a flashlight helps). Clip is white, round, plastic, maybe 3/8" high.

 

I just wanted to add to the great info on here. The method I use for going into 4lo is this. From a stopped position, I put my jeep into reverse and back up just a few inches, if i'm in a bad spot or have others close by, to maybe a foot or so. Then, I apply the brakes and shift my jeep into neutral. From there, I grab the transfer case shifter and easily shift into, or out of, 4lo. I know the roll method works, but if your already on an incline or whatever it may be. The reverse method has always been my method of grind free shifting. I use this method anytime it rains and I'm backing up into my driveway, which is decently inclined. I have to drive in the grass to get on the side of my driveway, clear of the garage opening, and don't wanna potentially tear up my grass.


-Chad-

 

As far as photos, no camera here " all funds went to bumpers and rims...lol" All you need to do is crawl under your jeep and find the transfer case cable and follow it from the transfer case to the lever going up to the cabin of the jeep. I suggest you do this before the Jeep is WARMED UP!!! The exhaust is right there and will burn your hand.

If you need to make the repair out in the field, and the vehicle's exhaust is hot,, you have onlly 2 options:

#1. Let the vehicle cool down
#2. Or you will need to remove one of the skid plates to allow more access.

Be sure to carry a good spot light, in case it happens at night.


SLIM_SNOOPY

 

Slim_Snoopy and JKlad,

Thanks for the quick reply and info!! Will get mine this week, and take a look again under my Jeep to locate. I sense the aftermarket folks will be all over this one soon with some kind of add on/up grade