Indeed. Blasphemy!

It's like looking at your truck and saying... "Man, this thing is just too damn capable. I can probably drive this thing damn near anywhere without issue. I don't like all this ability and freedom. I better do something quick!"

hehehe.

To each their own I suppose.

 

Slow down here for a second. You just comared AWD Audis to 4WD trucks. AWD and 4WD are two different things. AWD is great in the rain. 4WD is another story completely.

 

I know, I know. That was a bad analogy on my part. Its like comparing an AWD minivan to a 4wd Wrangler. Well, no one makes AWD trucks (unless you call the Honda Ridgeline a truck) so 4wd is the closest thing you can get to having full traction.

 

Isnt the SS silverado AWD and there are AWD Rams are there not? I agree with you though Raminator, just because its a 4x4 doesnt mean it has to sit stock or higher....

 

So you mean that you freak out when it rains in Texas? Honestly, people say things like safety features, but think how often that you need it. Like a seatbelt, you'll probably only need to wear it once, but those other times are because you don't know when that once is. But rain on a vehicle isn't like wrecking. The rain doesn't say "You know what? I want to hydroplane this next vehicle coming. You know, for sh*ts and giggles. Come on guys, let's hydroplane his ***, make him wish he had 4wd." Well, it doesn't work like that at all. A little common sense will help solve that, and kicking in 4wd when you hydroplane isn't going to do you any good.

 

i know how to drive in the rain -just make sure you dont brake when you hit a puddle its just that sometimes i get wheel slippage and figured 4wd would help

 

Actually, it's a very very very bad idea to kick it into 4wd once you feel it spinning. You'll start grinding on something, and it's just not good. And I never use it in the rain, mostly because we don't get moisture anymore. But also maintaining a reasonable speed, and you are fine. Unfortunately, I haven't even gotten to use my 4wd on my truck this year. Just been to dry, not in the snow, nor on the roads when they get real muddy.

 

what about if you leave it in 4wd before anything happerns? will that reduce the risk of anthing happenning?

 

Just don't turn if you leave it in 4wd. If not you'll get the bounce around the corner, and you might mess up your 4wd. Never a good idea to turn on pavement that isn't slick with 4wd on. Actually, it really isn't that good to turn with it on, but better when slick, as the truck will send all the power to the tire with the least resistance.

 

thanks. i wasnt real clear on how that all worked. good to know.
AWD is a much different story though, right