Drive wheels

[ZapZ]

Ok, I have a question for the 4 wheel drive experts. I have a 2004 liberty limited with the select-tract , no traclock rear end. 1 set of chains for snow, which are the "drive wheels' in 4 wheel low or high and should the chains go on the front, rear or on the "drive wheels" on the front and back for snow? Thanks!

 

[KJowner]

In 4x4 low and part time the centre diff is locked so 50% power to front and back. Full time 4x4 puts the centre diff back in.
I'd put the chains on the front and run full time 4x4 with the centre diff operating.

 

[ZapZ]

Thank you for the reply!!

 

[JeepJeepster]

You'll be stuck spinning the rear wheels in full time with chains on the front. Full time it really only useful when the roads are partly covered in snow or its raining.

If the roads are completely snow covered, I suppose it doesn't matter where the chains are, but use part time.

 

[KJowner]

Chains on the front give steering grip. Round here on the rare occasions we get snow it drifts, leaving open salted bits so full time wouldn't be good for the driveline, you can always knock it in part time if you need it, saves damaging something, unless your roads are like JeepJeepster's and completely covered.

 

[Actarus-Euphor]

You'll be stuck spinning the rear wheels in full time with chains on the front. Full time it really only useful when the roads are partly covered in snow or its raining.

If the roads are completely snow covered, I suppose it doesn't matter where the chains are, but use part time.

I agree on Part time.
If you stay in Full Time, the rear axle will slip and you will stay stuck.
I'd put the chains on the front drive to keep steering and better braking effect.