Method for switching from 4WD to 2WD?

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Jan 24, 2011 | 09:28 PM

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MaximRecoil

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Originally Posted by bpark8824

I honestly wish my 4wd was mechanical like the pre 2001 models. Vehicles these days have too many electronics. When my truck's ctm was acting up, I didn't have 4wd. That wouldn't have been the case if it was mechanical. Yeah the electronic is easy but it's not like I would need to get out and lock the hubs.

I agree completely. I would much rather have a mechanical lever on the floor than a wimpy little TV dial on the dash. The electronic setup is more complex (i.e., more that can go wrong) in two ways; the electronics/logic required to run it, and the addition of a shift motor in the transfer case.

Also, a shift lever looks better IMO (I especially like the looks of dual levers on the floor, as with a manual transmission and mechanical-shift 4WD). I feel gypped that my truck is one year too new to have 4WD shifting implemented in the simple, reliable, tried and true manner; as opposed to the Soccer Mom™ manner. Being stuck with Soccer Mom™ front suspension (i.e., IFS) on nearly every 4WD made in the past ~25 years is bad enough.