Jeep 4x4 Guide

JEEP 4X4 GUIDE

Not all 4x4s are created equal. Jeep® Brand vehicles are designed and tested in some of the most inhospitable locations on the planet so you can feel confident when driving in a rain or snow storm or when off-roading with like-minded friends. Choose an all-weather-capable Jeep Brand 4x4 system to master any terrain and help feed your passion for adventure.


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EVERYDAY TRACTION


Driving on paved roads can have its challenges as well: snow, heavy rain, black ice and hydroplaning can all tax your Jeep® Brand vehicle and 4x4 system. Thankfully, Jeep Brand 4x4 systems and robust suspensions are designed to help you tame these on-road hazards.
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CONQUER SLICK CONDITIONS


Driving in a blizzard, snow storm or flurry can send shivers down your spine. When faced with snow, ice or sleet, you want a Jeep® Brand 4x4. Slick conditions demand improved traction and added attention from the driver. On-road stopping distances can be up to 10 times greater in slick conditions. A Jeep Brand 4x4 system combined with brake lock differential, antilock brakes and traction control will help to see you through.
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UNPAVED IS OFF-ROAD


 Unpaved roads include gravel, forest service and logging roads. You can expect washboard roads and ruts that will test your vehicle's suspension system when driving off-road. Gravel can act like ice in certain circumstances. That's where Jeep® Brand systems with electronic brake differentials, traction control, electronic stability control and gas shocks can help you stay in control.
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REIGN IN THE ROCKS


The Jeep® Brand has built its reputation on the ability to go off-roading in some of the most remote locations on earth. Jeep vehicles offer true 4-Low modes, with super-tough suspensions, available tow hooks, available skid plates and more to help you go where others fear to tread.

CAPABILITY IS AT OUR CORE

 Choose a Jeep® Brand 4x4 and you can rest assured your vehicle will live up to its tough-to-the-core reputation. Jeep Brand engineers tirelessly torture test vehicles in some of the most brutal environments known to mankind so that you can confidently hit the trails or maneuver through potholed streets on your way to the next big thing.

Compass

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The Jeep® Compass has two available 4x4 systems that can take on any weather condition. The Jeep Active Drive 4x4 System covers all the bases for everyday driving. The Compass Trailhawk® with the standard Jeep Active Drive Low 4x4 System is the most capable compact SUV ever. Combined with the Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System, you have Best-in-Class 4x4 capability.

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Wrangler

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Wrangler, the Go Anywhere. Do Anything.® icon of the Jeep® Brand, is supremely ready for your next adventure. The emotions you experience in an open-air Wrangler are indescribable. Just ask someone who owns one. The Wrangler with a standard 4x4 system can carry you to your quiet place in the woods or to your secret spot by the rolling river.

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Grand Cherokee

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The Jeep® Grand Cherokee has four proven available 4x4 systems that can tackle all weather conditions. The simple-to-use Quadra-Trac I® System is a great solution for most folks. The Quadra-Trac II® System offers low-range capability. The Quadra-Drive® II System offers tremendous off-road capability and the Quadra-Trac® SRT® 4x4 System delivers the ultimate in street and track performance.

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Renegade

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The Jeep® Renegade has two innovative available 4x4 systems that both feature a rear axle disconnect system to seamlessly switch between two-wheel and four-wheel drive. Both Jeep Active Drive Systems can keep you moving forward, even when just one wheel has traction on the ground. Renegade is ready to grab on and keep you moving forward.

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Gladiator

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The Jeep® Gladiator features a Best-in-Class 4x4 payload of 1,710 pounds and a tough all-steel 5-foot truck bed, making it the ultimate midsize pickup to take on all your adventures. An active 4x4 transfer case does all the thinking, providing optimum traction for all types of conditions. The Smart Lock feature keeps the system engaged during off-roading or slippery road conditions. Available on Sport, Overland, and Mojave. 

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OUTSTANDING 4X4 TECHNOLOGY

It should come as no surprise that the Jeep® Brand is one of the world leaders in 4x4 technology-it's the backbone of the brand. Our range of sophisticated 4x4 systems lets you find your own way up, down, through or around almost anything. You can trust the Jeep Brand with its 75-plus years of 4x4 mastery to help you tackle anything Mother Nature sends your way.


OFF-ROAD DIFFERENTIALS

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Transferring power to the wheels is one of the most important aspects of 4x4 driving. Jeep® vehicles include either mechanical, electronic, or brake-assisted differentials to help maximize power delivery to your vehicle wheels for increased traction.

FRONT SWAY BAR DISCONNECT SYSTEM

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This system, standard on the Wrangler Rubicon, lets you automatically disengage the front sway bar when driving under 18 mph in 4 Low mode. The front wheels can then drop and compress for improved articulation.

SKID PLATES

#3
Many of our vehicles come standard with stamped steel skid plates. These high-strength steel plates are engineered to help protect your Jeep® Brand vehicle's guts when battling boulders and jagged rocks.

ROCK RAILS

#4
Available extra-tough body-mounted rails (aka rock sliders or sill guards) help provide additional protection when off-roading.

BODY-ON-FRAME DESIGN SYSTEM

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The Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited are built with a frame that is fully boxed for strength, flexibility and durability.

DANA® 44 HEAVY-DUTY SOLID AXLES

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Durability comes from heavy shafts, stiff housings, large pinion bearings and above-center pinion mountings for smoother, quieter operation. (Front Dana® 44 heavy-duty axle is standard only on the Rubicon. Dana 30 front axle is standard on all other models.)
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