Shifting Issue into 4WD

[Ringmaster]

Do you have to me moving to shift into 4WD? I cannot do it standing still. Thanks for the update

I have tried repeatedly to shift into 4H. I still can't get it to budge. I have tried it while moving,in neutral, in park - everything. I thought I could just pull the shifter down from 2H to 4H. Am I missing something? Is there a trick I haven't discovered? Have mercy - this is my first new Jeep in awhile. I am embarassed asking this!

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[AJ-MJ]

I got my Gladiator in July. I would shift in and out of 4WH at least once or twice a week while rolling forward. Now it seems to go into four wheel drive pretty easily.

EDIT: This is one of the best videos on how to shift into 4 wheel drive.

 

[Koja]

I have tried repeatedly to shift into 4H. I still can't get it to budge. I have tried it while moving,in neutral, in park - everything. I thought I could just pull the shifter down from 2H to 4H. Am I missing something? Is there a trick I haven't discovered? Have mercy - this is my first new Jeep in awhile. I am embarassed asking this!

Iv allways dropped in to N then pull it in/out

 

[mazeppa]

I got my Gladiator in July. I would shift in and out of 4WH at least once or twice a week while rolling forward. Now it seems to go into four wheel drive pretty easily.

EDIT: This is one of the best videos on how to shift into 4 wheel drive.

Yes, that is the method I use to shift into 4-low; very smooth on the transfer case and shift linkage.

 

[Backwoodsraider]

For mine, the first time was quite a pull. Now, rolling under 20mph and it goes in. still somewhat harder then it should be, but im ok with that

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Mine takes a heck of a lot to go into 4H. Doesn't seem to matter speed, rolling at about 20 or so, a bit slower, up to 40, still REALLY hard. Today I pulled it back real hard and the light flashed but then went back off- I had to shove it forward into 2H again and really pull HARD in one swift move and it went to 4H. It's among the hardest shifting t-case I've had.
Well, no, I take that back - my F250 was a bear, too! but it felt SMOOTHER - this almost feels like it's rusted up and snagging on things - nothing smooth at all about it. It's not just hard to pull, it's like there's rough spots along the way.

 

[Mr._Bill]

I have tried repeatedly to shift into 4H. I still can't get it to budge. I have tried it while moving,in neutral, in park - everything. I thought I could just pull the shifter down from 2H to 4H. Am I missing something? Is there a trick I haven't discovered? Have mercy - this is my first new Jeep in awhile. I am embarassed asking this!

This is what works for me. I backup about ten feet, put it in drive and let it start moving slowly forward. I put in neutral and then shift between 2H and 4H while it is rolling forward at about 2mph.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

This is what works for me. I backup about ten feet, put it in drive and let it start moving slowly forward. I put in neutral and then shift between 2H and 4H while it is rolling forward at about 2mph.

And if you are on a road and turn and suddenly the road isn't cleared or is deep snow pack - and you can't really come to a stop in traffic?
It would be as bad as my SX4 - having to STOP - each time.
There are times you simply can't stop or go backwards. Today was a good example. I was fine getting out of the neighbor's unplowed drive but on the road I needed 4H in part because these tires suck on snow and snow pack, but it was uneven and the next mile unknown. It was commute time - no way to stop.

 

[Mr._Bill]

And if you are on a road and turn and suddenly the road isn't cleared or is deep snow pack - and you can't really come to a stop in traffic?
It would be as bad as my SX4 - having to STOP - each time.
There are times you simply can't stop or go backwards. Today was a good example. I was fine getting out of the neighbor's unplowed drive but on the road I needed 4H in part because these tires suck on snow and snow pack, but it was uneven and the next mile unknown. It was commute time - no way to stop.

Like I said, that's what works for me. It doesn't snow here, so that's not an issue for me. So far, all shifting between 2H and 4H has been in a controlled situation. It should be broke in enough by the time I need it in an adverse situation that it shifts fairly easily under load.

 

[hawk14414]

Hmmm....I've only put 500or so miles on my JT so far, but I have not exercised the t-case that much. We're getting a few inches of snow tomorrow morning, and I'm driving it 70miles to work. This might be fun....i'll see how well it goes from 4h to 4l at speed.

 

[Rocksalt]

shifting from 2wd to 4 HI can be done up to 55mph

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Like I said, that's what works for me. It doesn't snow here, so that's not an issue for me. So far, all shifting between 2H and 4H has been in a controlled situation. It should be broke in enough by the time I need it in an adverse situation that it shifts fairly easily under load.

Gotcha.
As many times as I have shifted mine - I doubt it's going to get better. It's not just hard, it's a rough shift to 4H.

 

[Rocksalt]

shift on the fly 2wd to 4hi has been stsndard since my 1998 TJ..

 

[Mr._Bill]

Hmmm....I've only put 500or so miles on my JT so far, but I have not exercised the t-case that much. We're getting a few inches of snow tomorrow morning, and I'm driving it 70miles to work. This might be fun....i'll see how well it goes from 4h to 4l at speed.

I believe you need to be stopped to shift between 4H and 4L. Between 2H and 4H can be done while moving.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I believe you need to be stopped to shift between 4H and 4L. Between 2H and 4H can be done while moving.

Yes
and I believe my book says 45 mph. It's got to connect something spinning road speed to something not spinning. (front drive shaft)

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