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PostPosted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:09    Post subject: Using low drive Reply with quote

My Cruiser has been driven exclusively on ''tar'' roads over the last 5 years so the low drive (the small gear lever beside the main gear box) has not been touched in that period. So what steps should I take to insure it's working OK  before going off road.  Was thinking of jacking jeep up so all 4 wheels are off ground then engaging low drive ! ?
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:31    Post subject: Reply with quote

No problem using low range for short distances on tarmac as long as it is in a more or less straight line (the centre diff is always locked in low range). It will be obvious when low range is working, so it can be a very quick test. A light should also come on after a few seconds to indicate that the centre differential is locking properly (when in HL or LL positions). I would recommend using the lever first while stationary, engine off, clutch depressed to make sure that it moves through its full range of movement and that nothing is seized (unlikely).
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 04, 2018 18:47    Post subject: Reply with quote

You might have a bit of a bother getting it unlocked (light off) again, i do in mine and i use mine at least once a week.
I just drive forward slowly (wheels straight) and keep tapping the brakes to pretty much stop the car and eventually she goes back out of it. Some people i recall do a touch of reverse as they think that helps.
You could run half the car off the tar on to the side of the road where its loose material ( i think that would mean the front and back diff would then be slipping ok but il leave you or someone else to think that through more thoroughly)
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