I have a 16 Citadel Hemi. My build sheet has an entry " 514S/ Four Wheel Drive (4WD) (4x4)". It has an AWD emblem on the back. I think is has the Quadra Trac II system that Jeep calls four wheel drive. I think it is interesting that Dodge wants to call it AWD. I know this has been discussed in the past but I didn't see the build sheet mentioned My 14 Citadel Hemi had the same entry on build sheet
Hemi: 4WD or AWD
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I have a 16 Citadel Hemi. My build sheet has an entry " 514S/ Four Wheel Drive (4WD) (4x4)". It has an AWD emblem on the back. I think is has the Quadra Trac II system that Jeep calls four wheel drive. I think it is interesting that Dodge wants to call it AWD. I know this has been discussed in the past but I didn't see the build sheet mentioned My 14 Citadel Hemi had the same entry on build sheet
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Jeep calls it "4x4" - which is what they call everything. Jeep Capabilities - 4x4 Systems
It is AWD, because the transfer case has a differential.
non-AWD would not have a differential in the transfer case, meaning you couldn't use 4WD on dry pavement.
It is AWD, because the transfer case has a differential.
non-AWD would not have a differential in the transfer case, meaning you couldn't use 4WD on dry pavement.
It still has the switch. The Durango in AWD sends power to the rear axle unless slip is detected then power is sent to the front. The 4x4 lock just causes it the transfer case to send power to the front wheels regardless of slip detection. It seems a little weird to me as the Durango has a transfer case with an open diff not a power transfer unit on the rear axle with electro magnetic coupling or clutch pack. Maybe there is a coupling in the transfer case? I can't find concrete information on exactly how it works. 4WD and AWD Systems Explained for Current FCA US Vehicles - autoevolution FCA Winter Drive Event
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A little bit more robust I'd think. And the fact that it's still a rear wheel based system, the pto is usually used in fwd based systems I believe, like on the 200, renegade, and compass, though I could be wrong.
Like if you floor it, the computer is going to see that and tell the transfer case to send some power to the front wheels so it doesn't light the back tires up in a cloud of smoke.
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3.6L equipped Durangos have all 4 wheels receiving power at all times with brake based traction control that allows additional torque transfer to non-slipping wheels.
Hemi equipped Durangos have a switchable transfer case ad are nominally RWD until slip is detected at which point power/torque is directed to the front axle. The LOW range locks the front and rear axles together for use on slippery/loose road surfaces. It also has a neutral position which allows Hemi Durangos to be flat towed.
The two systems are entirely different...
Hemi equipped Durangos have a switchable transfer case ad are nominally RWD until slip is detected at which point power/torque is directed to the front axle. The LOW range locks the front and rear axles together for use on slippery/loose road surfaces. It also has a neutral position which allows Hemi Durangos to be flat towed.
The two systems are entirely different...
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That's a good explanation. I noticed if I hammered on my V6 out of a side street onto a main road, a front wheel would spin. Now it very clearly will be a rear tire that spins in my RT. When the roads are wet it will clearly kick out when hammering on it. Very different to drive. I've only taken the RT out in snow twice and it a different feel for sure
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Correct, my Citadel will usually spin a rear wheel first, then grab and take off like a rocket
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I spent a little bit of time trying to figure this all out. I've found the various brand names that Jeep uses for it's 4x4 systems to be pretty confusing for decades. But I guess that's the price to pay when you get a lot of choices.
As best I can tell, Durangos with the V6 have a system that Jeep calls Quadra Trac I and Durangos with the Hemi have a system that Jeep calls Quadra Trac II. This is based on trying to compare marketing materials. I cannot say that I have spent any time with the hardware or software to say for certain. What is interesting is that Jeep offers Quadra Trac II (with a "low" setting) on Grand Cherokees with the V6. I wish that the Durango was available this way but I understand Dodge wanting to keep it simple. I don't envy Jeep dealers who have to try to get all the options straight...although most customers see "4x4" and don't bother worrying about the differences.
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Full time 4wd is different from AWD; AWD uses a differential that allows a split proportion of power to go between the front and rear driveshafts, fulltime 4wd can disconnect the front shaft but its a 50/50 split when its engaged. Just having a low range does not make it a 4wd either, its like a 2 speed axle
Read comment number 14 and watch the vids for the explanation between the two systems
http://www.dodgedurango.net/forums/durango-discussions-2014/30953-rwd-traction-vs-awd.html#post334977
http://www.dodgedurango.net/forums/durango-discussions-2014/30953-rwd-traction-vs-awd.html#post334977
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