How to Use 4 Wheel Drive on a Jeep Wrangler JK 4x4

In this video I explain the different shift positions along with the proper shiftinf procedure in a 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK or JKU.

Shift Postions

2H Position - is ued for normal street and highway driving on hard-surfaced roads.

4H Positon - is used for slippery road surfaces like snow, rain, ice, and sand. 4H locks the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.

N (Neutral) Position - disenages the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain. This is for flat towing behind another vehicle.

4L Position – (just like 4H) locks the front and rear driveshafts together howver provides additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). 4L is only to be used in extreme conditions.

Shifting Procedure

2H to 4H or 4H to 2H

You can shift from 2H to 4H with the vehcile stopped in “Park” or in motion in “Drive”. If you choose to shift from 2H to 4H while in motion do not exceed 45 mph.

4H to 4L or 4L to 4H

To shift fomr 4H to 4L make sure your automatic tranmission is in “Neutral”. Once the shift is complete place the automatic transmisson into “Drive” or realse the cluth pedal on a manual transmission.

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[ZaidMahomedy]

I've owned my we 2013 Wrangler for 4 years. This is the clearest explanation I've seen on how to use the 4wd system. Thanks

[miltonm.]

Thank you for giving straight to the point answers without the endless chit chat.

[ThatGuy-beup]

I’m only here because it’s actually snowing here in Texas so thx man

[BronxBomber]

Thank you for the clear and easy explanation. Have my 2013 Jeep Wrangler going on 2 years and never had to use that shift but needed the knowledge. 🎉

[Dukes]

I'm thinking about buying a jeep wrangler and have no idea how to use 4wd. This video was the easiest explanation i've seen!
thanks!

[husamalsadi]

Thank you u saved my life I was going to get stuck in the mall parking lot

[cindtaco]

😭 thank you. I drove a jeep this weekend in the snow and had no idea what to do.

[TheAkuandrzShow]

Thank you for this video explanation, I'll have to watch this every day for a month straight so I don't forget your words of wisdom.

[kymhaughty]

I had my jeep for over 4 years and this is the best description I’ve seen. Now I’m ready for this snow! 🤪
Thank you

[raygreeninfo]

Very helpful information thank you, I have searched and watched several videos with very different and incomplete information. The main point missing in most posts is the recommendation that 4H and 4L are not used on dry pavement.

[shumandaniele]

Going to Grand Teton tomorrow in a rented Wrangler, so I needed this, thanks.

[ashleyglover]

This was the most helpful explanation I have come across. Thank you so much.

[mzx]

My left ear appreciates this tutorial. I can't wait to get mine in a few years

[awildamuniz]

I love your video. I just bought a 2017 wrangler sport and this video was so helpful especially since we had a snowstorm in New York/New Jersey area today. Thank you so much!

[caryt]

I know it is obvious to those who are used to using 4 wheel drive, that your Jeep needs to be in "drive" position after shifting to 4 wheel low, but in your explanation, you didn't mention having to take the stick out of "neutral" back into "drive" after shifting into "low".

[CristianAlvarez-wtde]

Thank you sir for helping me get up a muddy hill

[tpv]

BRILLIANT.
EXCELLENT.
PERFECT.
So Simple, So CLEAR.
THANK You.

[mhgalaviz]

Thank you for your great video ! I have had my 2010 Rubicon for a bit and I want to go out the store today and it’s sleeting . Easy and great explanation!

[hisaddle]

4 Low changes the path of power flow in the transfer case, going thru a reduction gear, in my Rubicon, it is reduced 4 to 1 so now you can crawl up ledges in Moab, etc. Use two fingers to move the lever, I got stuck crossing a creek, tried to get it into 4 wheel drive and broke a plastic thing underneath that holds the cable to the body. Had to replace the whole cable.

[Floridagypsy]

Thank you! This helped a female get out of mud