4WD VS 2WD ?
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RE: 4WD VS 2WD ?
You might be interested to check out this thread that I started with a similar question a few months ago.
https://dodgeforum.com/m_640594/tm.htm
I myself went with the RWD dually because I am convinced that it will be better for towing (which is the main reason I got it)and longer lasting with fewer mechanical problems to deal with over the long run...not to mention SIGNIFICANTLY less expensive to buy.
As far as traction goes, there is no doubt that 4X4 gives you an easy advantage, but I can tell you that my steep gravel driveway is covered with ice and frozen snow, and with a coupla hundred pounds of ballast in the bed I scoot right up it. Haven't tried that with the trailer yet, though...
I agree that if you just want to play with a 4x4, get a beater. My daily driver is a toyota tacoma 4x4 with 125k miles on it. I take that thing anywhere I want with no worries whatsoever. Scratches, dents, who cares? Tie rod, leaf spring...easy and cheap to fix. If you really want to have fun with a 4x4 you need to be able to get into the sh*t without worrying about what it will do to the truck. And if your business and livelihood depend on your truck, then you definitely don't want it stuck in the woods somewhere.
https://dodgeforum.com/m_640594/tm.htm
I myself went with the RWD dually because I am convinced that it will be better for towing (which is the main reason I got it)and longer lasting with fewer mechanical problems to deal with over the long run...not to mention SIGNIFICANTLY less expensive to buy.
As far as traction goes, there is no doubt that 4X4 gives you an easy advantage, but I can tell you that my steep gravel driveway is covered with ice and frozen snow, and with a coupla hundred pounds of ballast in the bed I scoot right up it. Haven't tried that with the trailer yet, though...
I agree that if you just want to play with a 4x4, get a beater. My daily driver is a toyota tacoma 4x4 with 125k miles on it. I take that thing anywhere I want with no worries whatsoever. Scratches, dents, who cares? Tie rod, leaf spring...easy and cheap to fix. If you really want to have fun with a 4x4 you need to be able to get into the sh*t without worrying about what it will do to the truck. And if your business and livelihood depend on your truck, then you definitely don't want it stuck in the woods somewhere.
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RE: 4WD VS 2WD ?
one other thing is your fuel mileage will be slightly lower due to the fact the front axel is always turning. the only disconnect is in the t-case.
why did I get a 4wd, one of those better to have and not need than need and not have. . .and Ive needed it a few times
but in all reality, if your wanting to go wheelin, 4x4 blazers, broncos, toyotas or what ever can be had for cheap, and the parts can be a dime a dozen.
why did I get a 4wd, one of those better to have and not need than need and not have. . .and Ive needed it a few times
but in all reality, if your wanting to go wheelin, 4x4 blazers, broncos, toyotas or what ever can be had for cheap, and the parts can be a dime a dozen.
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RE: 4WD VS 2WD ?
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but in all reality, if your wanting to go wheelin, 4x4 blazers, broncos, toyotas or what ever can be had for cheap, and the parts can be a dime a dozen.
but in all reality, if your wanting to go wheelin, 4x4 blazers, broncos, toyotas or what ever can be had for cheap, and the parts can be a dime a dozen.
The wiiiiiiissssee one has SpOOOooooKeeennn.
You know how much my Sami was? FREEBIE!
All I had to do was order a new $97 front output shaft to fix the 4wd and she goes 'froadin like a champ. All 2100 lbs and 4 cyls of fury!
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RE: 4WD VS 2WD ?
The cummins motor is wicked heavy... I can get stuck on spit. Last night I let the clitch out in my son't driveway and ZZZZZZZZZZ nothing.. Studded snow tires and still nothing. Oh dead flat driveway but with ice all over.
Shift into 4 wheel and no problem. I have 4 studded snow tires FYI.
After having a 2 wheel drive cummins I will not get another. I cussed and fumed at that truck ..I would get stuick on grass, snow, mud, and just about any possible place you can imagine. The open differential did not help much either.
HOWEVER ... I got AMAZING MPG! I got 25+ MPG more than once. 23-4 average.
A good 4-5 mpg better than my 4x4. Open differential 2 wheel drive is the best for that.
No problem towing on dry pavement.
Even with 4x4 on my 2006 I can get stuck easy.. It really is 2 wheel drive on slipery stuff one rear and one front both on the side w/o traction. The Trac-Rite is a joke IMHO. Needs a air locker in the front.
I'm sure my winch will get a work out on this truck.
So far I am not impressed with the Trac-Rite in The AA rear end.
Shift into 4 wheel and no problem. I have 4 studded snow tires FYI.
After having a 2 wheel drive cummins I will not get another. I cussed and fumed at that truck ..I would get stuick on grass, snow, mud, and just about any possible place you can imagine. The open differential did not help much either.
HOWEVER ... I got AMAZING MPG! I got 25+ MPG more than once. 23-4 average.
A good 4-5 mpg better than my 4x4. Open differential 2 wheel drive is the best for that.
No problem towing on dry pavement.
Even with 4x4 on my 2006 I can get stuck easy.. It really is 2 wheel drive on slipery stuff one rear and one front both on the side w/o traction. The Trac-Rite is a joke IMHO. Needs a air locker in the front.
I'm sure my winch will get a work out on this truck.
So far I am not impressed with the Trac-Rite in The AA rear end.