First time with 4 wheel drive questions.

[Skyhawk1755]

This is my first vehicle with 4 wheel drive, is it normal to have a popping sound coming from the front end when 4 wheel drive is engaged?

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[Proximo]

This is my first vehicle with 4 wheel drive, is it normal to have a popping sound coming from the front end when 4 wheel drive is engaged?

Do not drive (turning) on pavement, in 4wd

 

[Skyhawk1755]

Do not drive (turning) on pavement, in 4wd

I was in mud/ dirt road.

 

[Proximo]

I was in mud/ dirt road.

Looks like those with a wealth of off-road knowledge may have missed your post. This forum is a great place to get answers to your questions. Everyone is very helpful. Just don't get offended if they talk AT you, as if you should know what they are telling you. You may have better luck getting answers if you restart this thread in the "issues" section. Good luck, n hope you get answers

 

[LongTimeListener]

This is my first vehicle with 4 wheel drive, is it normal to have a popping sound coming from the front end when 4 wheel drive is engaged?

For very tight turns on dirt, it's normal. For driving straight? No. For regular turns? No. But if I'm navigating a switchback in 4WD, I'll get some popping at full lock, even on dirt. It's not something you want to do regularly, but I wouldn't worry about it in very occasional, tricky situations. Make sense?

 

[Skyhawk1755]

For very tight turns on dirt, it's normal. For driving straight? No. For regular turns? No. But if I'm navigating a switchback in 4WD, I'll get some popping at full lock, even on dirt. It's not something you want to do regularly, but I wouldn't worry about it in very occasional, tricky situations. Make sense?

It did seem more apparent during a sharp turn than when going straight. I left the lockers off too.

 

[LongTimeListener]

It did seem more apparent during a sharp turn than when going straight. I left the lockers off too.

It shouldn't be happening at all, except at something approaching full lock. You might take your Jeep out on a dirt road and investigate further.

 

[Skyhawk1755]

It shouldn't be happening at all, except at something approaching full lock. You might take your Jeep out on a dirt road and investigate further.

I might head down there later and will post back.

 

[BLK HOLE]

Find a club and go to their socials and wheel dates and you'll learn a ton.

 

[TheSolarWizard]

See if you can pick it up on video. A Jeep is gonna make sounds you’re not accustomed to

 

[DarkAardvark]

Are you at full lock? Are your tires rubbing? Is it your U joint not being able to turn?

I generally avoid full lock in 4 because it makes the ujoints unhappy.

 

[JeepCares]

This is my first vehicle with 4 wheel drive, is it normal to have a popping sound coming from the front end when 4 wheel drive is engaged?

Hi Chad,
If you decide to have your dealer look into this further, please feel free to loop us in! We'd be happy to connect you with a Case Specialist.
Alex
Jeep Cares

 

[JCJeep1]

I would ask a few more questions - Such as - What type of surface - Packed dirt, loose gravel? Could be the stones / material shifting under tire as it scrubs through the turn.
First time in 4wheel at all? Popping to me would just be the jeep "settling" wouldn't expect it to last but new off road sounds are going to happen in any vehicle -
Speed? slow or 15 mph or so - adds in shocks an spring noises.

Great to listen to your vehicle - enjoy

 

[Skyhawk1755]

I would ask a few more questions - Such as - What type of surface - Packed dirt, loose gravel? Could be the stones / material shifting under tire as it scrubs through the turn.
First time in 4wheel at all? Popping to me would just be the jeep "settling" wouldn't expect it to last but new off road sounds are going to happen in any vehicle -
Speed? slow or 15 mph or so - adds in shocks an spring noises.

Great to listen to your vehicle - enjoy

It wasnt at full lock, I was driving straight and it was in mud that left about 6 inch deep ruts after. I engaged 4 wheel high and went threw the patch that was about the same length as the truck is. I have lots of off road experience but the only 4 wheel drive vehicle I've driven is my very old king quad 4 wheeler.

 

[Jessem]

It wasnt at full lock, I was driving straight and it was in mud that left about 6 inch deep ruts after. I engaged 4 wheel high and went threw the patch that was about the same length as the truck is. I have lots of off road experience but the only 4 wheel drive vehicle I've driven is my very old king quad 4 wheeler.

To rule out any sort of extra noice on a straight away of pavement engage 4H . There should only be the sound of engaging. Then drive straight there should be no other sounds. If while driving straight on pavement there is popping after it has engaged you should get it looked at.

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