Posted by Stuart on August 24, 2010 at 19:44:26 from (64.198.86.189):
In Reply to: 4wd truck vs. 2wd posted by chuck t on August 24, 2010 at 19:27:10:
The worst thing for a 4wd truck is driving on dry pavement in 4wd and having the wheels completely turned one way and hammering it. A 4wd can have more problems due to the fact that they have more moving parts. If you find a nice tight truck and maintain it, it will last a long time. Check the ball joints and all u-joints for wear. We farmed up until 1987 with a 2wd drive, in Wisconsin no less. When we bought a 4wd we thought we had the world by the tail. No more putting chains on or studded tires, or having extra weight in the back. I say go for it. You do know that with this topic you probably have someone claiming a 2wd is the greatest thing ever. And that they will go just as many places.LOL All my 4wd trucks are manual engagement with either lock out hubs or the type where the axle spins all the time and locks in at the transfer case.
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