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We get a fair amount of questions regarding Max Regen vs coasting in the Wrangler 4xe. Hopefully we can explain what these mean and how to make the most out of both. Regenerative Braking First off, what is Regenerative braking? Put simply the electric motors that drive the Jeep can also instantly become a generator. …
If you live somewhere cold it’s only a matter of time until your Jeep enters FORM and getting it out to go back to normal operation hybrid/electric operation is usually a matter of getting the oil hot enough, 194 degrees and above, for a period of time. Read more about FORM – 4xe Fuel Oil …
Many types of terrain will be encountered when off road, hills can be some of the most fun. Personally, I enjoy hills more than just about anything else, especially uphill. Up hill driving requires some technique to do it well and there are usually a few approaches to getting up the hill. Some methods may …
The Quadra-Trac name is used on a variety of Jeep full-time 4WD systems. It was available on several Jeep vehicles over a span of years. Often the name Quadra-Trac name was used to refer to the full time 4wd system even though many of the systems operated differently and were even made by different manufacturers. …
by Jeff Jackson As truck ownership has increased in America, so has the amount of off-highway recreation. There is no special license required to drive off-road, even though there are many different techniques and practices involved. There does exist an often unspoken etiquette that is practiced by old-school four-wheelers, which developed not just so that …
A vehicle’s RTI or ramp travel index is a measurement of a vehicles suspension (and frame) flexibility. In many situations off-road a vehicles flexibility may be the determining factor of whether or not it can get over an obstacle. If a vehicle’s suspension is too stiff this may cause a tire or two to be …
Anyone who has been off-roading more than a few times understands the reasons to “air-down”. If you don’t know why then read on. Airing Down allows your vehicle’s tires to conform and actually grip rough off road surfaces while increasing the tire’s contact patch. The softer tires will also absorb bumps to make your off …
No matter how skilled of an offroader you are a good spotter can make a difficult section of trail safer and more fun. Many causes of broken parts and body damage is the due to the lack of “vision” that the driver has. When you approach a difficult section you try to memorize in an …
by Jeff Jackson When you are pulling a trailer or load of any kind, one thing is undisputed: trailer towing is a special situation which places demands on your driving skills, and on your tow vehicle. Here are a few basic tips that you should know in order to transport your boat and trailer safely, …
