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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 03:38 PM
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What speed should a person drive on packed snow in 4x4 high with a F250 powerstroke superduty and crewcab?
 
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 04:10 PM
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as fast as that person can still stop safely and the truck is stable and not sliding around.being in 4wd will help the truck go but it is still a slippery surface.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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Thanks for the reply. I didn't phrase my question well. Is there a speed above which the 4x4 components in the drive train start to take a beating?
 
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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I throw mine in in/out of 4x4 all the time during the winter time at speeds of 55-65.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ametcalf
Thanks for the reply. I didn't phrase my question well. Is there a speed above which the 4x4 components in the drive train start to take a beating?
well i've had mine up to 70 in 4hi before and didn't hurt anything.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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you should be fine around 60.

a friend of mine drove 70 miles at 65 mph on dry pavement without hurting anything.

how he didnt realize it is beyond me
 
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 05:50 PM
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I always use 4 hi when drag racing. I see 95-100mph. As long asyou don't take tight turns on dry pavement, your fine. It's the binding in a tight turn hat hurts the system. You'll know it when you hear and feel it popping while turning.
 
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