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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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i herd couple differnt speeds i just wanted to know how fast you can go in 4wd befor messing anything up
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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why would you want to go fast in 4 wheel drive ???when im in 4 wheel drive im eather in some sh*t weather where i dont want to go fast or im in some mud and all the tires are spinning and to busy looking ahead so i dont hit a tree.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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I think the only thing the manual says is you can't shift into 4wd any faster than 55mph, but I don't think it says a top speed. However, since you are supposed to use 4wd only when it's slippery out to help with traction, common sense says you shouldn't be driving very fast.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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A proper question for a 4x4 owner is not "How fast can I go?" (nor should it be a question for ANY truck owner, unless your name is 94rt10ohio ).

More appropriate questions would be:

"How deep does the stream need to be before I should worry?"
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"How many logs can I cross before I blow a CV axle?"
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by HammerZ71
A proper question for a 4x4 owner is not "How fast can I go?" (nor should it be a question for ANY truck owner, unless your name is 94rt10ohio ).

More appropriate questions would be:

"How deep does the stream need to be before I should worry?"
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"How many logs can I cross before I blow a CV axle?"
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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thanks for the help guys, it was more of a question towards when you are on the highway and it is snow coverd, most people are goin 100-120 kph i just wanted to know if its safe to have it in 4wd goin that fast cus on my old truck it was only good to go 80 kph
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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I would contact your local dealer to confirm that speed. they should know.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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I can tell you this. KRC Performance by me has modded the hell out of some Quadra-Drive SRT Jeep Grand Cherokees. They have done a couple that push 600 HP and live at the track.
The QD system basically is always in 4WD and has automatic lockers in both differentials, resulting in immediate "hook-ups" off the line, giving a tremendous advantage.
I know the engine & tranny are modded, but I am pretty sure the transfer case is stock. So I would say if their stock Chrysler transfer cases can handle it, you shouldn't have too much to worry about...
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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It's 4Lo you need to worry about going fast. You can simply look at your rpm gauge to figure that out. I think it's around 35mph for 4Lo, but I was just out cruising the last snow storm at 80mph comfortably in short bursts.... Hey, I had places to go!..lol
4Hi works like a normal differential. You don't even notice your in 4hi when your on the highway or at any speed for that matter.
 

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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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The truck can probably handle it, but if there's a reason to use 4wd on the highway, I personally wouldn't be driving 65-75mph (100-120km/h). I see people driving Jeeps and other SUVs going that fast all the time on the highway - but remember that most of those people are idiots and think that 4wd means they are indestructible, until they spin out into a ditch. If it's slippery out, you should be slowing down whether or not you have 4wd. The people who don't are the ones that cause all the accidents that come every storm.
 
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