Center differential lock activated, one wheel spins on each axle-stop. An axle locker engaged, then one wheel has grip. This may be enough to get the car moving again. The second axle locker is activated, then two wheels have grip again and the car will definitely be afloat again on its own. However, a lot depends on the surface.
Aka quads in my neck of the woods , partly due to the injuries which result in quadriplegia.
Lots of deaths too, personally know of two families who have lost people to quads. Mostly now trending towards the Can Am style sit in side by sides with a proper roof.
Thanks for sharing this but it doesn't quite answer my question. The 15kph he mentions is for engaging the rear or front differentials after the CDL was engaged when he selected low range. There is likely a different more forgiving speed that allows you to go from 4WD open diff mode (on pavement) to 4WD High mode off pavement. In my jeep jk, you can engage 4WD High up to speeds of 55mph. Of course the jeep is a part time 4wD and the IG is permanent 4WD. I did leave a comment on the video you provided so hopefully he'll respond. It should be easy to find in the manual.
I was under the impression that the Jeep JK is standard as 2WD only (front wheels driven??) and uses a chain driven transfer box to engage 4H locked or 4L locked.
Yes, the Jeep Wrangler JK is part time 4wd. So when not engaged in 4 High it is in 2wd (rear wheel). It does not have a center diff per se but the transfer case serves a similar function as a CDL when shifting into 4 High. So, you only want to shift into 4 High in low traction situations but you can do this on the fly when transitioning between surfaces. So at least you don't have to stop. And yes, the transfer case has a neutral which allows you to flat tow the jeep without any other mechanical adjustments. I suppose you could find yourself where engaging 4 low could be a challenge. Planning ahead is always a good idea. My JK also has front and rear lockers and detachable sway bar. All that said, the newer JLs do offer a 4wd mode where the transfer case is not engaged and can operate on pavement, so this mode is more like the Grenadier with an open CDL. The JL still operates in 2wd for a little better gas mileage.
In my 50 yo Series Landy I tend to plan the day before. Braking , steering and traction aids.
Spot on answer.
Yes, most certainly. We went around the world - mountains, swamps, beaches and deserts - with only CDL (and LRs Terrain system) and never needed a recovery, so for sure you’ll be fine if you stay attentive to where you’re about to drive.
Think of the CDL as keeping you moving forward if either the front or the rear wheels have grip.
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Another excellent response.
