2wd with a locker performance?
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2wd with a locker performance?
Hey guys. I am just curious how a 2wd with a locker performs in in mud, snow, and dirt. I guess I am asking will it make a world of difference or is a 2wd still a 2wd? I hear a lot of people say these new suv's(Saturn VUE, Honda CRV, etcc) AWD systems are crap. Would a 2wd F150 with a locker perform better than one of these SUV's?
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With a locker and running in snow it will be harder to control the truck. With a open diff the non spinning wheel acts as a tracking tire and does not allow the rearend to slide out as much. Again with right tires and drivind it could be jsut as good as a 4x4.
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A 2wd with a locker in snow/ice will suck. In mud you will be surprised how well they work, especially if you have the gears and HP to spin the tires an keep 'em cleaned out. I know my '67 in 2wd will go more places than most stock 4x4s that are locked in. Then again I'm locked in the rear with 36" TSLs.
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> I guess I am asking will it make a world of difference
Yes
> or is a 2wd still a 2wd?
Yes, especially when going up a muddy hill. I rather have an open 4x4 going up a muddy hill then a locked 2x4. No compro. 4x4 wins hands down.
I rather have a locked 2x4 then open 2x4 though. Especially on wet grass.
> I hear a lot of people say these new suv's(Saturn VUE, Honda CRV, etcc)
> AWD systems are crap.
They are nice on road, they can not take the abuse off road. Just look at the RAV4, its rear axle shafts are 1/2" wide if that
Not to mention the 2" of ground clearance.
I have taken my Aerostar AWD places those things could only dream about and that was fairly level farm fields and gravel roads.
> Would a 2wd F150 with a locker perform better than one of these SUV's?
Well, for one thing road clearance, two you can hit a bump faster then 5 mph without warping the whole front end or three high center it without totaling the vehicle.
The only recent mini-SUV I have seen worthy off road is the Suzuki.
Yes
> or is a 2wd still a 2wd?
Yes, especially when going up a muddy hill. I rather have an open 4x4 going up a muddy hill then a locked 2x4. No compro. 4x4 wins hands down.
I rather have a locked 2x4 then open 2x4 though. Especially on wet grass.
> I hear a lot of people say these new suv's(Saturn VUE, Honda CRV, etcc)
> AWD systems are crap.
They are nice on road, they can not take the abuse off road. Just look at the RAV4, its rear axle shafts are 1/2" wide if that
Not to mention the 2" of ground clearance.
I have taken my Aerostar AWD places those things could only dream about and that was fairly level farm fields and gravel roads.
> Would a 2wd F150 with a locker perform better than one of these SUV's?
Well, for one thing road clearance, two you can hit a bump faster then 5 mph without warping the whole front end or three high center it without totaling the vehicle.
The only recent mini-SUV I have seen worthy off road is the Suzuki.
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From: Sin Diego
Well... the driver makes the most difference. a 2wd requires a different driving style than a 4wd off road. First of all, I wouldnt take a 2wd in deep mud, or on serious ice, but in the snow or dirt or sand, I think the 2wd is definitely more fun. If you have a decent set of tires and a durable lift kit, you can keep your speed and momentum up and make your way through all kinds of *****.
keep in mind, however, that a 2wd locker will just get you further away from help before you get stuck :P
I learned that lesson the hard way
keep in mind, however, that a 2wd locker will just get you further away from help before you get stuck :P
I learned that lesson the hard way
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