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Hi Eric. Thanks for watching and for posting your questions. I shot a video this morning prompted by your post and others I’ve received, it will be out later today. If there are other questions you have after watching that video feel free to comment and I’ll reply as soon as possible.

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Hi Eric Jeeps and other 4wd systems have what's known as Part Time 4 wheel drive with an Open Differential. That means that when your in 4 wheel drive the power is split between the front and back axle and then the differentials (1 front 1 back) again split the power to each wheel. Open means they spin independently. You need this because when you turn a corner the outside and inside wheels are turning at a different speed. If they were turning at the same speed it would be very difficult to turn, would travel on a larger arc and would put an enormous amount of stress on the drivetrain. It's worse in the front than it is in the back. When your driving offroad in good traction conditions pretty much all 4 tires are getting about the same amount of power. Which is why that is usually all you need for most conditions. If you run into slippery conditions or a tire comes off the ground when going over an obstacle then in an open diff system the tire with the least resistance just spins and the other side doesn't get any of the power. In those situations engaging a locker (locking the diff) will send 50% of the power to each wheel. So that is how you will be able to get traction on ice when starting from a dead stop or climb over an obstacle when one wheel is in the air. The Jeep and pretty much all true offroad vehicles today will have some sort of a computer break system that helps in the conditions where all of the power is going to one wheel. Jeep refers to theirs as BLD (Break Locked Differential). It's not a physical device but rather a computer system that does the following. When the BLD system detects that one or more wheels are losing traction, it automatically applies brake pressure to the slipping wheel(s). This braking action redirects torque to the wheel(s) with better traction, helping the vehicle maintain forward momentum. When driving offroad in most conditions this happens and you don't notice it. If your trying to climb over a rock for example and one side is in the air you actually have to slowly give it more gas to overcome the breaking that is being applied to the wheel that is spinning until you get to the point where you have forward momentum again. It's actually a pretty good system once you get used to it and its why I don't think you really need a front locker any longer. I'm not saying its better than a front locker when you get into that situation but it's good enough for the rare times it actually happens. It take some practice to get the nuance of applying the right amount of gas to overcome the breaking but not too much gas that you launch over the obstacle and ludicrous speed! If you are a rock crawler and you do that a lot then you probably will want locking diffs on both front and back. You also probably don't want a Jeep Gladiator or any pickup because of the break over angle issue in those situation. You can add an aftermarket front locker to the Mojave if you so choose. ox locker makes a Dana 44 front locker that will work with the Mojave. I've thought about adding one but for 600 plus the installation cost it would not be worth it. There has only been 1 time where I would have liked to have had it in the last 4 years i've owned the Mojave and in the situation the BLD did get me over the obstacle. In the end it all comes down to the driver and the more experience you gain the better off you are. Hope this helps and enjoy the journey my friend!

Hi Eric Let's break down how 4WD works on the Jeep Gladiator and what the different settings mean. Front and Rear Lockers: -Front Locker: When engaged, this locks the front differential, causing both front wheels to turn at the same speed. Without a front locker, the front differential allows the wheels to spin at different speeds, which can be useful for turning but can lead to one wheel spinning if it loses traction. Rear Locker: Similar to the front locker, locking the rear differential ensures both rear wheels turn at the same speed. This is crucial for maintaining traction in off-road situations. True 4x4 vs. 3-Wheel Drive: True 4x4: For the vehicle to have true 4-wheel drive, ideally, both front and rear lockers would be engaged, ensuring all four wheels are turning at the same speed. 3-Wheel Drive: Without a front locker, you rely on the Brake Lock Differential (BLD) system or the Traction Control System (TCS) to manage power distribution. This can effectively give you 3-wheel drive under certain conditions where the system uses braking to direct power to the wheel with traction. If You Do Not Lock the Rear: Open Differential: If you don't lock the rear, the differential allows each wheel to spin at different speeds, which can result in one wheel spinning without gaining traction. BLD System The Brake Lock Differential system will help by applying brakes to the spinning wheel, redistributing power to the wheel with traction, but it's not as effective as a locked differential. 2H, 4H, and 4L: 2H (2-High): This is for normal driving on paved roads. Power is sent only to the rear wheels, providing better fuel efficiency and handling. 4H (4-High): This setting is for driving on slippery surfaces like gravel, sand, or light snow. It engages both the front and rear axles for better traction at higher speeds. 4L (4-Low): Use this setting for off-road driving in tough conditions like deep sand, mud, or steep hills. It provides maximum torque and power at low speeds for climbing and navigating difficult terrain. - Without the front locker, you might experience something akin to 3-wheel drive under certain conditions, but the BLD system helps mitigate this. - Not locking the rear differential can affect traction, but the BLD system will assist in maintaining control. - 2H, 4H, and 4L are different drive settings that adjust how power is distributed to your wheels for various driving conditions. Hope this answers some of your questions!

@@MojaveTrails That is JUST what I was wanting to know. Thank You so much for all of your time and effort. I have not forgotten your suggestion on a Willy's also and still researching the different models.

@@MojaveTrails Yes, I think I am understanding things now. Do have one question. So being unlocked, do we still have what may be referred to as LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL both front and rear so at times each tire on front and rear left and right at times has power to it and the BLD helps in this? It sounds like the computer system is helping out the driver and they are not even aware of it. Same situation with my 2023 BMW 1250 GSA motorcycle. With all the computer aids they make me look like a pro rider at times! Thank You kind Sir for all of your help.

Yes that computer system is always on when you’re in 4h or lo. There are different computer tunes (programming). For it when you’re in 4h vs 4l and when you have the offroad + feature enabled. As soon as I go into 4 lo or high I normally enable offroad + and turn of the traction control. BLD will still work it’s a separate system that is always on when in 4 lo or high. Offroad + changes how the computer behaves for these systems Throttle response Traction control Stability control Transmission shift points ABS break calibration And again some of these are different in 4l vs 4h