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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: ferretjuggler on May 26, 2011, 05:43:29 PM

Title: FSJ Thoughts
Post by: ferretjuggler on May 26, 2011, 05:43:29 PM

Something I read about FSJ's is bugging me, 'cos it makes no sense to me.

1980 AMC/Jeep drop their flagship "Quadratrac" limited slip permanent 4x4 system for a Chrysler 727 linked to a part time or optional full time transfer box.

Different axles, (LHD front) new ratios, lockout hubs.

Done to give better MPG.

And "A more car like ride"

I can't really see how the ride is gonna be any more car like, except maybe the higher gearing.

Marketing hype, or better than the quadratrac  :017:

Title: Re: FSJ Thoughts
Post by: dieselj20 on May 28, 2011, 08:24:41 PM

part time more mpg [may be]

Title: Re: FSJ Thoughts
Post by: JamesH on May 30, 2011, 04:00:10 PM

Assembly line / parts availability/ multi platform applications reason I suspect more than a designer thinking about giving a more car like ride

Title: Re: FSJ Thoughts
Post by: Bubba on May 30, 2011, 04:24:46 PM

it was done for mpg and more car like handling re rear wheel drive handling like 95% of the home market