4x4 ?s
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From: Cato Arkansas
so does anyone elses trucks seem to have a lot less power in 4x4 or is it barely noticeable when mine is in 4x4 i have to get considerable more gas at like 45 mph just to keep it going
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From: Rio Rancho NM
Running the front end takes a little bit more power but in a straight line I've never noticed a significant power loss. But the only time I am usually in 4WD in my pickup is in bad weather, like we had this week. I don't "wheel" it. I was running up to 50 mph on icy hiways this past Tuesday. My front end makes a whirring noise but it seems normal. While turning in 4WD on rock or hard pavement your drivetrain will bind and that will take a little more power to slip the tires thru the corner. On dirt or soft stuff it won't be very noticeable, if at all.
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From: hillsborough nj
Why do you want to launch in 4WD anyway? Front axles are usually weaker than rears and aren't meant to take the pounding of drag racing. Besides, it seems you would lose time having to let off to shift from 4WD - 2WD anyway - more time than you would gain by racing in 2WD. Not to mention losing traction in front when it raises up on launch. In mud and sand it's a different story. But on concrete and ashpalt - why do it? Has anyone on here dragged in 2WD and again in 4WD under the same track conditions to compare times?
i also only lost .03 mph on the top end in 4wd compared to 2wd...
the truck WILL NOT come out of 4wd under heavy acceleration so no reason even trying... i've seen it come out once and that was with auto hubs, only one hub released and the guy spun and almost slammed into the wall
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From: The boonies by Dallas OR
That's one more benefit of a stick. You don't need to stop to go in and out of low range if you're experienced in shifting non-synchro trannys.
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Maybe I'm misunderstanding what they're doing. Our next meeting is not until January, but if I find out anything, I'll let you know.
I've wanted to join them once in awhile, but want to get my truck healthier first.
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you can run in 4high as fast as you can safely drive for weather conditions, never run in 4wd on dry pavement, i have a little more noise driving around with hubs locked almost an donning sound. i frequently shift between 4high and 4 low on the fly as weather conditions warrant
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From: hillsborough nj
I'm not a racer, so I'll have to check with the racers in my local truck club. They race on a regular basis at the local strip.
Maybe I'm misunderstanding what they're doing. Our next meeting is not until January, but if I find out anything, I'll let you know.
I've wanted to join them once in awhile, but want to get my truck healthier first.
Maybe I'm misunderstanding what they're doing. Our next meeting is not until January, but if I find out anything, I'll let you know.
I've wanted to join them once in awhile, but want to get my truck healthier first.
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