JEEP® 4x4 SYSTEMS

Choose a Jeep® Brand 4x4 to confidently Go Anywhere. Do Anything.®

DRIVE ON ANY TERRAIN

Not all 4x4s are created equal. Jeep® Brand vehicles are designed and tested in some of the most inhospitable locations on the planet so you can feel confident when driving in a rain or snow storm or when off-roading with like-minded friends. Choose an all-weather-capable Jeep Brand 4x4 system to master any terrain and help feed your passion for adventure.

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( DisclosureDo not attempt water fording unless depth is known to be less than 30 inches. Traversing water can cause damage that may not be covered by the new vehicle warranty. Always off road responsibly in approved areas.)

Do not attempt water fording unless depth is known to be less than 30 inches. Traversing water can cause damage that may not be covered by the new vehicle warranty. Always off road responsibly in approved areas.

MASTER THE MUCK

Driving in muddy conditions can be deceptive. You will need to get out and use a stick to check the depth of the mud or water. Jeep® Brand 4x4 vehicles have sealed electrical systems, a high air intake and available skid plates for additional undercarriage protection. To keep from spinning tires, experienced off-roaders often use a higher gear to control momentum and speed and let the tires’ tread do the work.

OUTSTANDING 4x4 TECHNOLOGY

It should come as no surprise that the Jeep® Brand is one of the world leaders in 4x4 technology—it’s the backbone of the brand. Our range of sophisticated 4x4 systems lets you find your own way up, down, through or around almost anything. You can trust the Jeep Brand with its 75-plus years of 4x4 mastery to help you tackle anything Mother Nature sends your way.

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OFF-ROAD DIFFERENTIALS  

Transferring power to the wheels is one of the most important aspects of 4x4 driving. Jeep® vehicles include either mechanical, electronic, or brake-assisted differentials to help maximize power delivery to your vehicle wheels for increased traction. 

FRONT SWAY BAR DISCONNECT SYSTEM 

This system, standard on the Wrangler Rubicon, lets you automatically disengage the front sway bar when driving under 18 mph in 4 Low mode. The front wheels can then drop and compress for improved articulation. 

SKID PLATES  

Many of our vehicles come standard with stamped steel skid plates. These high-strength steel plates are engineered to help protect your Jeep® Brand vehicle's guts when battling boulders and jagged rocks. 

ROCK RAILS  

Available extra-tough body-mounted rails (aka rock sliders or sill guards) help provide additional protection when off-roading. 

BODY-ON-FRAME DESIGN  

The Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited are built with a frame that is fully boxed for strength, flexibility and durability.  

DANA® 44 HEAVY-DUTY SOLID AXLES  

Durability comes from heavy shafts, stiff housings, large pinion bearings and above-center pinion mountings for smoother, quieter operation. (Front Dana® 44 heavy-duty axle is standard only on the Rubicon. Dana 30 front axle is standard on all other models.)  

4x4 VEHICLES

Capability is at our core. Choose a Jeep® Brand 4x4 and you can rest assured your vehicle will live up to its tough-to-the-core reputation. Jeep Brand engineers tirelessly torture test vehicles in some of the most brutal environments known to mankind so that you can confidently hit the trails or maneuver through potholed streets on your way to the next big thing.

GRAND CHEROKEE 

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GRAND CHEROKEE 4x4 SYSTEMS

The Jeep® Grand Cherokee has four proven available 4x4 systems that can tackle all weather conditions. The simple-to-use Quadra-Trac I® System is a great solution for most folks. The Quadra-Trac II® System offers low-range capability. The Quadra-Drive® II System offers tremendous off-road capability and the Quadra-Trac® SRT® 4x4 System delivers the ultimate in street and track performance.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

The available Quadra-Drive® II with rear electronic limited slip differential is a full-time 4x4 system so it’s always active. It is our most advanced 4x4 system and delivers superior all-weather capability by transferring up to 100% of available torque to a single rear wheel if needed.

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    ( DisclosureAlways drive within your ability and experience level and consistent with conditions.)

    Always drive within your ability and experience level and consistent with conditions.

    COMPASS 4x4 SYSTEMS

    The Jeep® Compass has two available 4x4 systems that can take on any weather condition. The Jeep Active Drive 4x4 System covers all the bases for everyday driving. The Compass Trailhawk® with the standard Jeep Active Drive Low 4x4 System is the most capable compact SUV ever. Combined with the Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System, you have Best-in-Class 4x4 capability.

    FEATURES AND BENEFITS

    Get 4x4 capability when needed without sacrificing efficiency. The available Jeep® Active Drive 4x4 System features a rear axle disconnect that seamlessly switches between two- and four-wheel drive to help increase efficiency when 4x4 capability isn’t needed. The Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System manages traction to give you all-weather capability in four modes: Auto, Snow, Sport and Sand/Mud.

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      WRANGLER 4x4 SYSTEMS

      Wrangler, the Go Anywhere. Do Anything.® icon of the Jeep® Brand, is supremely ready for your next adventure. The emotions you experience in an open-air Wrangler are indescribable. Just ask someone who owns one. The two-door Wrangler with a standard 4x4 system can carry you to your quiet place in the woods or to your secret spot by the rolling river.

      FEATURES AND BENEFITS

      The Command-Trac® transfer case is smooth and quiet, yet tough and beefy, so you can tackle challenging terrain with confidence. Whether your quest for adventure takes you up and over the red rocks of Moab or sends you out onto roads buried in fresh snow, your Trail Rated® Wrangler is up for the challenge. Get in, grab on and go.

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        WRANGLER UNLIMITED 4x4 SYSTEMS

        The four-door Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited is ready for serious exploration of the wilds of the world with room for your gear and more. Go to uncharted territory with one of the two standard 4x4 systems on Wrangler Unlimited. Each has untold tales of exploit through snow, sand, mud and rock.

        FEATURES AND BENEFITS

        The Command-Trac® transfer case is smooth and quiet, yet tough and beefy, so you can tackle challenging terrain with confidence. Whether your quest for adventure takes you up and over the red rocks of Moab or sends you out onto roads buried in fresh snow, your Trail Rated® Wrangler Unlimited is up for the challenge. Get in, grab on and go.

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          RENEGADE 4x4 SYSTEMS

          The Jeep® Renegade has two innovative available 4x4 systems that both feature a rear axle disconnect system to seamlessly switch between two-wheel and four-wheel drive. Both Jeep Active Drive Systems can keep you moving forward, even when just one wheel has traction on the ground. Renegade is ready to grab on and keep you moving forward.

          FEATURES AND BENEFITS

          Jeep® Brand vehicles are designed to take you to amazing places. The Jeep Active Drive 4x4 System is ready and able to tackle snow and trail alike to confidently carry you to your next adventure. This system actively transitions from 4x4 to fuel-saving front-wheel drive for added efficiency. The available Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System lets you adjust traction setting—Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud—according to road conditions to ensure optimum traction.

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            CHEROKEE 4x4 SYSTEMS

            Cherokee has three proven available 4x4 systems that can tackle all weather conditions. The simple-to-use Jeep® Active Drive I is a solid system for virtually any situation, the Jeep Active Drive II System provides low-range capability and the Jeep Active Drive Lock offers tremendous off-road capability.

            FEATURES AND BENEFITS

            A Jeep® Brand vehicle with a 4x4 system is a helpful ally when you encounter unexpected obstacles. The full-time Jeep Active Drive I 4x4 System will automatically engage four-wheel-drive mode when driving conditions call for it. Whether raging rain, slippery mud, heavy snow or unpredictable gravel roads, this sophisticated system actively monitors wheel slippage and automatically applies torque when needed, giving the driver maximum efficiency and control.

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              JEEP® LIFE

              Owning a Jeep® Brand 4x4 is living an adventure every day.

              ( DisclosureAlways drive within your ability and experience level and consistent with conditions.)

              Always drive within your ability and experience level and consistent with conditions.