10 Things You Should Know About the 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
#8. Rocks, prepare to be crawled upon.
Possibly more than any other mainstream vehicle, the Jeep Wrangler is
expected to be almost unstoppable off-road. In an effort to meet that
high standard, four-wheel-drive versions of the 2010 Wrangler Unlimited
are fitted with the Command-Trac part-time, two-speed transfer case
with low-range. For added capability, buyers can opt for a limited-slip
rear differential.
And then there's the Unlimited Rubicon, to which Jeep has bolted on
some serious hardware. At the core of this Wrangler remains a two-speed
transfer case, but instead of the standard 3.21, this unit features a
4.10 gear ratio that provides the Rubicon with more throttle control at
slow speeds. More off-road capability is delivered via
electronic-locking front and rear differentials, with activation
requiring nothing more than tapping a button on the dash. Not quite
satisfied with that setup, Jeep also fitted the Rubicon with an
electronic front sway bar disconnect. Operational at under 18 mph and
with the four-wheel-drive system in low-range, this feature affords the
front wheels more vertical movement and delivers the extra articulation
needed when venturing far beyond the beaten path.