4x4 Jeep Glossary For the Beginner

If you are a new Jeep owner in Fort Saskatchewan, then there are some very specific terms that you will begin to hear over and over as you operate your vehicle. While there are dozens of Jeep terms that you will become acquainted with as you being to use your Jeep more and more, here is a brief overview of the basics:

Four Wheel DriveFour Wheel Drive occurs when all four wheels across both axels are engaged in order to drive the vehicle. The Four Wheel Drive vehicle uses a center differential, which lets front and rear drive shafts turn at different speeds. This system increases safety and maneuverability in the vehicle.

ArticulationArticulation has to do with the suspension and how limber it is. When a wheel can be flexible, it is more likely to be safe and to maintain contact with the ground during driving. Jeeps come with Trail Rated® suspension. To handle local trails such as Ruby Falls and Cadomin Mountain.

Traction
Traction occurs when the Jeep has a good grip on the surface on which it is driving. There are many different types of terrain on which the Jeep will have to find traction, including wet pavement and much.

DriveshaftThe Driveshaft is the shaft that connects the transmission output shaft to the differential drive pinion shaft, according to Jeep.com. Jeeps have two drive shafts for extra stability and maneuverability.

Axel
The axel is a very important part of the Jeep. It holds the wheels together so that they can move in sync. The axel itself is a rigid piece of metal that hangs underneath the Jeep to connect the two wheels.

Shift-on-the-FlyThis means that the Jeep driver is able to shift from a two-wheel drive vehicle to a four-wheel drive vehicle while the vehicle is in motion.

There are many other terms that Jeep owners and Jeep lovers should become familiar with in order to understand their cars. However, perhaps the best way to learn these terms is to take some time to actually put them into practice with Jeep enthusiasts. The Edmonton Jeep club provides a forum for getting started learning all about your Jeep and Jeep operations.