Just curious on who all drives in 4x4 when it is raining or wet?

 

Not me. I only use it in snow/ice/off road.

 

Same here.

 

So I have to ask - why would you drive in 4x4 in the rain? I don't want to be a smart a$$ but it has never occurred to me and always thought it would be really hard on the rig to drive in 4x4 unless on ice/snow/mud.

 

This never crossed my mind.
Pavement is still too hard on the differentials in 4x4.
The wheels will be able to slip a little easier when wet but you'll still buck around since the tires do still have good traction.

The traction control system on this truck for wet roads is amazing.
Just use the TCS.

 

Why would you!? It does not make sense.

 

I do not..

 

My neighbors sometimes do just to keep their 4wd system in shape; neither one has had issues in the years they've owned their truck.

 

Just curious to know. I know a few people that do in their F150's.

Better traction I guess. I live in a province with lots of steep hills and when it is wet out, the tires tend to spin a fair amount when from a stop on a hill. Even my 2008 F350 did it and it was suggested to me to try the 4x4 in wet weather.

I guess from the reaction, most of you don't, but then again, not sure if you guys live in hill country or in the flat lands.

 

wont hurt a thing as long as you dont make any sharp turns. i'll do it when i'm taking off from a light trying to get infront of somone. otherwise i'd just spin the back tires. also during the winter theres some times when the main roads are somewhat "wet" with black ice. i just keep it in 4x4 because you never know.

 

That's the beauty of traction control (if you have it); I don't use 4x4 nearly as often as I used to on hard roads. Off road in a field is another story though.

 

I do the same and I agree with you. 4x4 is only a problem when the front wheels are turned. Unfortunately it's impossible to keep the wheels completely straight for any length of time, so I never leave it on for any length of time unless it's REAL slick out.

Great point! With the TCS and stability control there isn't as much of a need for 4x4 as there once was. I use it when the roads are snowed over just for the extra grab for acceleration. Not really needed for stability anymore though.