I suppose what I'd do in that situation is put down the tailgate, hop up in the bed, and have my wife hand me the toolbox...

 

I have trouble closing my toolbox because I just can't get the leverage down on it. Usually I just jump in the bed and close it with both hands.

 

Some of us actually try to take care of our vehicles, and we don't just consider them to be "just Work-Trucks". Maybe I am different, but I don't like to abuse my equipment, I consider that to be just plain stupid, but different strokes for different folks!---------------------------------------------------------- But, back to the 2 or 4 wheel drive question, there are arguments for and against both, so just pick what YOU like, or you will never be happy with it. Happy Hunting, and the Best of Luck in finding a "Deal".

 

Forget everything.....You have to get 4WD. If for no other reason, the resale value alone is worth it. 4WD doesn't need to be lifted and just looks better. On top of that, if you ever need it in case of an emergency, it pays for itself in that one time you use it.

 

I think i saw a 2wd truck once...

 

Lol, exactly.........

 

If you don't go off road (on purpose) you probably don't need to pay for and then pay to lug around for the next five years or whatever all the heavy stuff associated with 4WD. If you're ordering a truck, like others have said be sure to get Limited Slip Differential. Big 4WD 'monster trucks' are cool but how much are you willing to spend, not just to buy it, but to operate it year in and year out? This cannot be justified by increased resale value.

 

I don't think anyone mentioned Monster Trucks. The main discussion was strictly about 2 or 4WD. It really is just a matter of personal opinion if you have no real need for the 4WD. I live somewhere in which 4WD isn't needed BUT I have lived in areas where 4WD was an absolute necessity. For me, I won't buy a truck without 4WD because I don't know where me or my truck could end up. If you can afford it, I recommend it.

 

Well, he mentioned he liked the higher ride height. 'Monster trucks' is just what I call the jacked-up huge tire 4WDs that many rednecks around here have. I can see having something like that for fun but not to drive every day. And I second (or third) the high bed sides on the late model Fords. I can't stand on the pavement and reach down and touch the bed floor. But it is what it is and its been a good one.

 

My F-150s are both 4x4, they spend most of their time on pavement ...... but having 4x4 means less likely to need a tow out of the yard or a ditch or etc.

The '77 LB is used when snow or ice .... or even rain are present ..... and sometimes even on a clear day. I've had it since '86, it is my "go to" when I need to haul or work one. Someday, that might change ..... but for now .... she's there. I think she looks "about right" at stock OEM height so I have never considered altering it .... and don't have any plans to. I have a huge collection of parts for her that I have accumulated, someday she'll get that "makeover" I promised her. I thought about selling her when I got the '07, but buyers want you to give the truck to them for a song and the extras free ..... I'll keep her for that.

The '07 F-side spends it's "park time" in a car port, I try to keep her cleaned up, and in the interest of better road manners, easier entry / exit, and for the sake of simply "good looks" ...... I lowered her 2" and realigned her and like I predicted .... she drives better, exhibits better handling on curves, is easy to just "step into" and ..... she looks better. As a bonus ...... the bed is easier to reach over into from the side. That 2" made a huge "+" improvement all way 'round but especially in that reach over into a flareside bed.

I find that the 4x4 feature works just as well after lowering as it did before and the lowering 2" doesn't seem to have affected it at all. When I do take her into slick conditions, the 4x4 is there and when on the highway .... it doesn't appear to cost me anything substantial. I live in a rural area, there may come a day when I have to rely on that 4x4 to get myself or the "Wife Unit" to a medical facility or for groceries. 7 vehicles, only 3 are 4x4 or AWD.

I'd drop another inch but it'd cost more for that inch than the first two and I don't want to put excessive angles on my outer CV joints at near steering lock on uneven ground ..... and besides, as she sits, the front wheels are centered in the fender opening.

I also like that both my Ford 4x4s have that low range option.