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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 01:08 PM
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is auto 4x4 considered a...

allwheel drive explorer? i have auto 4x4 low 4x4 and high 4x4.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 02:32 PM
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I do not think so. My AWD does not have 4-low and does not rely on the center differential (transfer case) being engaged in a mechanical fashion (it uses a limited slip) so that all four wheels always have power on them at all time (30/70 split). The auto 4WD is 100% in the rear until the vehicle detects slip and then it locks the transfer case for 50/50 split (I think, someone may correct me on that). So, in effect you do get power when you need it, it's just not at all four wheels all the time.

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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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Also, I am not 100% sure... but in the 1996-1999 (?) era of vehicles the AWD option was only with the V8s. On those you did not get the option of proper 4WD or the lower gear ratio.
 
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