Hope this isn't a dumb question...
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ORIGINAL: TXST8tj
there is no need for 4hi in rainning weather. slowing your driving down will do more good than anything else. the transfer case was not designed to be engaged while on pavement. it should only be used on loose pavement......a wet road is not considered loose pavement. you certainly shouldn't be using 4wd as a crutch to go faster in the rain. just keep in mind that whatever you're doing, you still have to slow 4 wheels down.
there is no need for 4hi in rainning weather. slowing your driving down will do more good than anything else. the transfer case was not designed to be engaged while on pavement. it should only be used on loose pavement......a wet road is not considered loose pavement. you certainly shouldn't be using 4wd as a crutch to go faster in the rain. just keep in mind that whatever you're doing, you still have to slow 4 wheels down.
You're the expert on 4WD.
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1st thought:
I am extremely surprised to hear that there are guys out there that use 4wd in the rain!
I have always been led to believe that this will tear up your U-joints and transfer case.
I am thinking either it doesn't rain much where they live or they get a new lease truck every 2 years?...and they probably would never know if their 4wd was even working!
2nd thought:
What the heck kind of driver needs 4wd in the rain? Are their tires bald?
Of course, when pulling out quickly in traffic it is nice to have 4wd, but feeling the need to use 4wd to cruise down the highway in rain makes me laugh.
I suggest a little less right foot for the quick starts or if you are one of those that don't feel secure in the rain in 2wd, let your wife drive.
I am extremely surprised to hear that there are guys out there that use 4wd in the rain!
I have always been led to believe that this will tear up your U-joints and transfer case.
I am thinking either it doesn't rain much where they live or they get a new lease truck every 2 years?...and they probably would never know if their 4wd was even working!
2nd thought:
What the heck kind of driver needs 4wd in the rain? Are their tires bald?
Of course, when pulling out quickly in traffic it is nice to have 4wd, but feeling the need to use 4wd to cruise down the highway in rain makes me laugh.
I suggest a little less right foot for the quick starts or if you are one of those that don't feel secure in the rain in 2wd, let your wife drive.
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Well here's my thoughts:
1st thought- The guys asking why it's harder to drive in the rain obviously don't have 20" wheels with Goodyear HP's on them
2nd though- Either that or they're the guys hauling sandbags or other weight
1st thought- The guys asking why it's harder to drive in the rain obviously don't have 20" wheels with Goodyear HP's on them
2nd though- Either that or they're the guys hauling sandbags or other weight
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I use 4x4 in all poor traction situations. The requirement is there needs to be some slippage to give the front and rear drive lines the chance to spin together. If you run on dry pavement and turn, this causes one driveline to move faster than the other and will mess up the 4x4 system. With loose(r) traction, the wheels will have a chance to slip and it is ok mechanically to run in 4 hi on the main roads. 4 low is only reccommened for slow crawl situations (not necessarily snow).
I feel using 4x4 in slippery, or high rain conditions is justified by the additional safety I gain with the power to front adding traction.
I feel using 4x4 in slippery, or high rain conditions is justified by the additional safety I gain with the power to front adding traction.
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RE: Hope this isn't a dumb question...
ORIGINAL: 57hemi
Well here's my thoughts:
1st thought- The guys asking why it's harder to drive in the rain obviously don't have 20" wheels with Goodyear HP's on them
2nd though- Either that or they're the guys hauling sandbags or other weight
Well here's my thoughts:
1st thought- The guys asking why it's harder to drive in the rain obviously don't have 20" wheels with Goodyear HP's on them
2nd though- Either that or they're the guys hauling sandbags or other weight
I had that exact same setup on my truck when I first got it before I switched to my new tires and never had any problems driving in the rain or making turns or anything of that nature and mine is a 1500 reg cab which is much much lighter than your truck! All you have to do is just slow your *** down when you are driving in the rain or on slick surfaces, its that simple. I really cant believe that it is this hard for you to understand that. Didnt you ever take any traffic saftey courses before you got your license???
Oh and just an FYI, in some states, if you are driving "too fast" in poor driving conditions (RAIN, snow, fog, dust storms, ext.) you can get pulled over and sited for wreckless driving.