yes, the newer auto 4wd systems use the same ABS wheel sensors to monitor wheel slip and control power output from the transfercase accordingly, along with using the brakes to modulate wheel slippage. My wife's mother has a Chevy Equinox awd that works like this. While its a car based awd system, the basics of how it works is similar. I like the 242 xfer case set up with dedicated 4wd full time/4wd part time selections, along with 2wd for summer time driving. I found in our Grand Cherokee, the full time mode was nice for stablity in high wind conditions when I was towing trailer, in a cross wind condition, she was less prone to sway and just felt more stable on the highway. Same thing in heavy rain conditions with ponding on the road, just put it in full time mode and she was more stable, less hydroplaning and no rear end slide in corners. You could also take off from a stoplight quickly if need be without any rear end wheel spinning. My Dak has no problem spinning both rear tires if I come off the line to fast in 1st gear, they hit that painted white line and its spin city. I have to reclutch and upshift to 2nd to stop it normaly, if I get out of the throttle and dont shift, the bozo in the car behind me normaly about rearends me from the sudden slow down. Mike
awd dakota
I am thinking of getting a dakota with the nv244hd or nv244genII transfer case. I have owned part time 4 wheel drive trucks but had a friend with
an awd dakota that handled so great on wet roads and in the snow that
I was hoping to find one. Not many listed on ebay or auto trader. Is
there any way to tell if the dakota is awd from the vin # or model #.
Was this a rare option--any hope of finding one.
Thanks, Gino
an awd dakota that handled so great on wet roads and in the snow that
I was hoping to find one. Not many listed on ebay or auto trader. Is
there any way to tell if the dakota is awd from the vin # or model #.
Was this a rare option--any hope of finding one.
Thanks, Gino
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ehm, I think the AWD system in Durango's is stupid.
It sends /all/ power to the tires of least resistance, fine. Only problem is, is when the front tires have the least resistance, those are the ones spinning = not going anywhere. Doesn't happen /always/ though.
mine does none of the above. mine has a limited slip though which may help.
Stupid? Ok you know what you are talking about.ehm, I think the AWD system in Durango's is stupid.
It sends /all/ power to the tires of least resistance, fine. Only problem is, is when the front tires have the least resistance, those are the ones spinning = not going anywhere. Doesn't happen /always/ though.
Your above statement is totally incorrect. Perhaps you should do a little research ( Original Jeep Select Trac I system). The system is a fixed front/rear torque split.
i always just rock the 2wd and only use 4hi in the worst conditions... if you pay attention and drive smart, you can make it just about anywhere with just 2wd, even tho some people think they are invincible just because they have full time AWD
Not the AWD system used in the Dakota/Durango. It is basically an open differential that allows for front/rear speed differences but it can be locked to split the power equally to the front and rear.4.
Awd uses essentially a clutch/torque converter that can slip itself between front and rear axles so it can be in effect all the time.
wow, that sounds like a realy useless solution. Even just using ignition based traction control would work better. lol
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