2 wheel low

[DLBurns]

2 wheel low - what is it, what does it do, what are the advantages of having it, and last but not least, can I install it??

 

[amillstream]

Its a kit that keeps your 4x4 from working when you're in 4 low. Keeps you from binding things up when twisting around a lot on a hard surface, like when wanting to back a trailer slowly on blacktop. I'm thinking of putting one in my truck, just haven't got around to it yet.

 

[Extreme1]

The install is easy. I recommend the kit from member Bob V. It puts a switch in the vacuum control to the front axle.

 

[BV]

I had the Bob V kit in my 99 and would do it again if I bought another Ram. Installation went good but he was there helping me.

 

[y-knot]

Bob V's kit is the only way to go, it addresses all the needs of the CAD, and works great. Installation is a 30-45 minuet ordeal that only involves accessing a few vacuum line at the top of the transfer case. Really the only tough part is seeing the lines while you are working on then, just get a good drop light and maybe someone to hold it. There is no electrical wires involved and the switch mounts to the console or shifter.

 

[Boondocker]

another happy Bob V customer

Backing my 30' 5th wheel is not even on my list of favorite things to do. I just don't do it often enough to get good at it. So being able to go really, really slow, even with a manual transmission is a major relief!



If you installed all the stuff on your signature, then this is an easy job. It was the second mod I did to my truck after the Jordan trailer brake controller. Bob's instructions are first rate as is the quality of components.



I put the switch in an inconspicuous place where I wouldn't accidently hit it. Switch forward is normal position, switch backward is 4WD disengaged for backing in 2-low.



Neil

 

[DLBurns]

Re: another happy Bob V customer

Originally posted by Boondocker

Backing my 30' 5th wheel is not even on my list of favorite things to do. I just don't do it often enough to get good at it. So being able to go really, really slow, even with a manual transmission is a major relief!



If you installed all the stuff on your signature, then this is an easy job. It was the second mod I did to my truck after the Jordan trailer brake controller. Bob's instructions are first rate as is the quality of components.



I put the switch in an inconspicuous place where I wouldn't accidently hit it. Switch forward is normal position, switch backward is 4WD disengaged for backing in 2-low.



Neil

I didn't install all of the mods in my signature, most of them were installed by BPine. Is there a link or address where I can get more ifo in the BobV switch?

 

[JDougherty]

just a thought... can you just install manually locking front hubs and not lock them in when you want to have 4wd lo. It has been a couple of years but it seems the my CJ-7 worked that way.

 

[Thomas]

"Is there a link or address where I can get more ifo in the BobV switch?"



Bob V is a TDR member. He can be contacted here: verhoef@crpud.net

 

[Dsl_Duo]

Buff,

I also have Bob V's kit, work's great.



In the readers rigs gallery I have some install pictures:



Two-Wheel Low install



Good Luck,

Dsl_Duo

 

[ndurbin]

Yes switching to manual hubs would allow the transfer case to be in 4low without the front axle engaged. I used to do it on my old ford all the time.

 

[y-knot]

Why would anyone want the complexity and expense of manual hubs over the simple kit?

 

[jtisdale]

I have Bobs supershifter kit, and it is one of the best and funnest bombs I have done yet.

 

[JDougherty]

y-knot i was just looking to add an option to his plate. i had no problems with my manual hubs on my jeeps (cant say that i miss them though)

 

[ndurbin]

The only thing I hated about my the manual hubs was I usually forgot to kick them in. So I had to get out in the mud and kick em in.



The one thing I liked is I don't have to worry about a vaccum pump or a bunch of lines not working. It was pretty simple ya shift the transfer case and lock the hubs.

 

[Ramtough]

The 2 low kit was the best thing I ever did. I have to back up a hill and around a 90 degree turn to get my trailer in my driveway. The clutch chatter and the drive train wind-up was driving me crazy. The install was simple, just splicing a couple of vacuum lines & running a switch inside.



My question is - has anyone come up with a 4 low kit for the 3G truck? I think it's 4L is electronic.

 

[DLBurns]

Sent Bob an email, have not heard back from him?

Is there another way to contact him?

 

[mmi]

He sent me several emails in the last few days

his email is listed in several posts.

I did a search for 2 whl low and bob v and pm(d) him thru a post

 

[jtisdale]

Give Bob a little time, it is well worth the wait. He may be busy at work, or on vacation. I have his phone number somewhere, and if I find it I will PM you with it.

Jim

 

[DLBurns]

Bob sent me all of the necessary info... looks like the ticket for slow speed manuvering of my fiver!!