2WD or 4WD
I'm looking at the new cheverolet durmax to pull my fifth wheel. Do I really need the 4WD or should I go with the 2WD. If I go with the 4WD is the mpg a big difference and does the 4WD effective the...
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Wes Tausend wrote:
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To the OP, the above discussion on "spinning vs slipping" may not mean much, but there is usually a difference in braking, and therefore handling between 4x4 and 2wd. The 2wd will likely handle better and safer in an emergency on dry roads.
Wes
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Wes, going to need to disagree with you on this!
Stock height 4X4 from the factory now days doesn't sit much taller than a stock 4X2, but the 4X4 will have stiffer springs and likely sway bars. I see it as a wash between the 4X2 and a 4X4 on dry pavement, put a little white stuff on the road and the advantage goes to the 4X4 hands down!
Now if you are referring to "Lifted" 4X4 we are in 100% agreement, I have seen a couple that I thought the crown in the road would roll them over.
