05 May 06, 06:20 pm
First off, that's some excellent tech info research.
This is only my :2cents: but I think it's just because of the shifting / drive mode features and not a strength / durability issue. Let's be real... less than 1% of grand cherokees really get wheeled and even less get modified. Either case is plenty strong for the stock setup and expected usage. The two different systems are simply a selling point / option that people want for the same reasons they look for cup holders and trunk space.
If I were to lift and wheel one I'd want QTrac II over Selectrac. I just think there's too much that can go wrong when it gets that complicated. Sure, Selectrac gives you 2hi... better gas mileage, but is 5mpg really an issue when you add a couple hundred pounds of bumpers, skid plates, a winch, bigger wheels, etc.?
This is only my :2cents: but I think it's just because of the shifting / drive mode features and not a strength / durability issue. Let's be real... less than 1% of grand cherokees really get wheeled and even less get modified. Either case is plenty strong for the stock setup and expected usage. The two different systems are simply a selling point / option that people want for the same reasons they look for cup holders and trunk space.
If I were to lift and wheel one I'd want QTrac II over Selectrac. I just think there's too much that can go wrong when it gets that complicated. Sure, Selectrac gives you 2hi... better gas mileage, but is 5mpg really an issue when you add a couple hundred pounds of bumpers, skid plates, a winch, bigger wheels, etc.?
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