I have the 98 SLT. usually when it rains hard I put the D in 4x4PT high to avoid any hydroplaning.

so based on the stuff here, I should NOT do that right? if so, what should I do when Im driving on the road under wet and slippery conditions?

 

Drive it correctly with the right tires and you will not hydroplane anyways. Reliance on the 4x4 isn't the answer. How many other 95% of all vehicles on the road don't have 4x4 to even count on... yet don't hydroplane?

IndyD

 

thats a good point indy. I guess its just a feeling of safety when you know you got traction in all your tires. but then again that was before I read this thread..it would seem i was doing all the wrong things. Drivin in 4hi for an hour, switchin to 4hi on the fly above 45mph..all that stuff..

well thanks for the info guys cus who know, a lil more bad driving on my part and I would have been durangoless =/

 

Do NOT use 4PT for anything other than extreme slippery conditions! For regular driving conditions where 4X4 is needed use 4HI. If you look on the drivers side visor with it closed there is a small ledger that explains the use of each selection of 4X4.

 

someone call for me?? LOL... j/k I never know that and the other day my brother in law set it in 4hi and I drove 200 miles on dry pavement like that until I went to turn in the Home Depot parking lot and noticed that it wouldnt move easily and it made a loud noise.. like a howling sound. Put it back into 2wd and all is good now... wwwheeeeeeewwwwwww

 

Remember to back that truck to get it all the way out. Turn both ways while backing all the way then I back up (all together like 100 yards). Then pull forward and turn tight an see if there is any wheel hop to see if it's still in.. The NV242HD transfer case don't like to fully come out as the last setting is 4PT just to remind you.

 

Best explanation I've seen