Imitator?

[Scott Larson]

My 1998 Explorer XLT has a rotary switch on the dash that controls the 4WD function. All three settings are labeled under a 4X4 banner and are "AUTO", "HIGH" and "LOW". Normal highway driving is done in "AUTO". In "LOW" it crawls along like the VX in "4L". Although a very capable truck it doesn't compare to the traction abilities of the VX, not even close...

[samneil2000]

My 1998 Explorer XLT has a rotary switch on the dash that controls the 4WD function. All three settings are labeled under a 4X4 banner and are "AUTO", "HIGH" and "LOW". Normal highway driving is done in "AUTO". In "LOW" it crawls along like the VX in "4L". Although a very capable truck it doesn't compare to the traction abilities of the VX, not even close.

How is that possible? We have a limited slip rear and an open front...
I don't disagree but I don't understand what makes it so special. Maybe it's the short wheelbase or something, and the high ground clearance.

[blacksambo]

How is that possible? We have a limited slip rear and an open front...
I don't disagree but I don't understand what makes it so special. Maybe it's the short wheelbase or something, and the high ground clearance.

That's why opened up this dialog to try to sort out the different systems and why Isuzu claimed for the VX: "The first (and still the only) computer-controlled full-time four wheel drive, linked to a differential locking four low"?