4x4 Decision
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From: BC Canada
If you are getting a PSD, get a Lariat, 4*4 with manual transfer case and LS rear. Just drive in 2wd when the roads are bad and see how long it takes to use 4*4. I drive northern canada roads all winter, I have auto hubs, my 2000 SD did too. You can't beat them. I use them lots and lots, they have always worked. You won't regret 4*4, it will pay for itself with bad conditions and tow bills. Especially in a PSD. They are very heavy in the front and are literally an ancor in 2 WD even with LS. A locker is a better choice, but not usable on the highway. I am on my 4th 4*4, 700K miles. I really dont use it alot, but when I do, its GREAT!
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From: Palm Bay, FL
Originally Posted by BlueOval5.0
I live in the Northeast and have owned four pick-ups in my life ('87 Dakota, '93 S-10, '93 F-150, '95 Ram 1500) and all were 4x2. I have never gotten stuck. A 4x2 will get you through 4 inches of slush, I can tell you that.
Eric
Eric
As for the difference between SRW and a DRW truck, twice the rear traction potential. My duallys track like they're on rails where my SRW pickups slither around.
2 mpg is very little sacrifice for this kind of reduction in pucker factor and half the price difference will come back to me at trade-in time.
Last edited by n9emz; Dec 20, 2005 at 07:33 AM.
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From: SW Oklahoma
If you have to ask whether or not you need four wheel drive, it's a pretty safe bet you don't. Still doesn't mean there's anything wrong with buying it if you want it - if you're ever going to sell or trade it, it'll sure pay for itself. But if you want a two wheel drive, and don't really think you need four wheel drive, don't buy four wheel drive just 'cause someone else says you need it.
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