| If you are a new Jeep owner in Fort | | | | different types of terrain on which the Jeep will |
| Saskatchewan, then there are some very specific | | | | have to find traction, including wet pavement and |
| terms that you will begin to hear over and over | | | | much. |
| as you operate your vehicle. While there are | | | | Driveshaft |
| dozens of Jeep terms that you will become | | | | The Driveshaft is the shaft that connects the |
| acquainted with as you being to use your Jeep | | | | transmission output shaft to the differential drive |
| more and more, here is a brief overview of the | | | | pinion shaft, according to Jeeps have two drive |
| basics: | | | | shafts for extra stability and maneuverability. |
| Four Wheel Drive | | | | Axel |
| Four Wheel Drive occurs when all four wheels | | | | The axel is a very important part of the Jeep. It |
| across both axels are engaged in order to drive | | | | holds the wheels together so that they can move |
| the vehicle. The Four Wheel Drive vehicle uses a | | | | in sync. The axel itself is a rigid piece of metal |
| center differential, which lets front and rear drive | | | | that hangs underneath the Jeep to connect the |
| shafts turn at different speeds. This system | | | | two wheels. |
| increases safety and maneuverability in the | | | | Shift-on-the-Fly |
| vehicle. | | | | This means that the Jeep driver is able to shift |
| Articulation | | | | from a two-wheel drive vehicle to a four-wheel |
| Articulation has to do with the suspension and | | | | drive vehicle while the vehicle is in motion. |
| how limber it is. When a wheel can be flexible, it is | | | | There are many other terms that Jeep owners |
| more likely to be safe and to maintain contact | | | | and Jeep lovers should become familiar with in |
| with the ground during driving. Jeeps come with | | | | order to understand their cars. However, perhaps |
| Trail Rated® suspension. To handle local trails | | | | the best way to learn these terms is to take |
| such as Ruby Falls and Cadomin Mountain. | | | | some time to actually put them into practice with |
| Traction | | | | Jeep enthusiasts. The Edmonton Jeep club |
| Traction occurs when the Jeep has a good grip on | | | | provides a forum for getting started learning all |
| the surface on which it is driving. There are many | | | | about your Jeep and Jeep operations. |