2wd vs 4wd
Hi all...time to open another can of worms...we r going to purchase a 2015 2500 denali duramax crew...just don't see the need for 4wd...how abt some non male ego driven opinions on the subject. ..thx....
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Always shake my head watching folks out at Pismo in the ocean water,
which has salt. One of the worst things you can do to your vehicles
electrical system
Airing down below 15PSI is too low...you can loose a bead...why lots of serious
off roaders and tractor pulls will have holes drilled along the bead area and
Type AB screws into the tire bead. That keeps the tires from moving on the bead
I've lost all air out of four 16.5 tires while out in the Boise Panhandle. Took
me two days hiking to find someone who would help and then it took us one whole
day to reseat those four tires
Nylon tow straps are DANGEROUS if you don't know HOW2 use them
Just do a search on YouTube "tow strap breaks". Early days had them too small
and with metal rings/hooks/etc at both ends....that became flying projectiles
that then smashed through one or the other vehicle
Part of why I don't help 'pull someone out' much anymore out there. When I do
warn them and tell them to hook up to their own vehicle's frame. Most will just
wrap it around their bumper. Best to offer a ride to find that kind
of help. I've seen a guy threaten to sue another who helped...but the
stuckee hooked the strap to his bumper...not a frame member...and the
bumper bent...to leave him still stuck in the ditch
Personally prefer chains to nylon tow straps
Tow strap snaps and breaks rear window
Maybe some instructions next time... and
is where the quote below is taken from
which has salt. One of the worst things you can do to your vehicles
electrical system
Airing down below 15PSI is too low...you can loose a bead...why lots of serious
off roaders and tractor pulls will have holes drilled along the bead area and
Type AB screws into the tire bead. That keeps the tires from moving on the bead
I've lost all air out of four 16.5 tires while out in the Boise Panhandle. Took
me two days hiking to find someone who would help and then it took us one whole
day to reseat those four tires
Nylon tow straps are DANGEROUS if you don't know HOW2 use them
Just do a search on YouTube "tow strap breaks". Early days had them too small
and with metal rings/hooks/etc at both ends....that became flying projectiles
that then smashed through one or the other vehicle
Part of why I don't help 'pull someone out' much anymore out there. When I do
warn them and tell them to hook up to their own vehicle's frame. Most will just
wrap it around their bumper. Best to offer a ride to find that kind
of help. I've seen a guy threaten to sue another who helped...but the
stuckee hooked the strap to his bumper...not a frame member...and the
bumper bent...to leave him still stuck in the ditch
Personally prefer chains to nylon tow straps
Tow strap snaps and breaks rear window
Maybe some instructions next time... and
is where the quote below is taken from
benk wrote:
Why I dislike tow straps or really how folks use them and store them.
Sand/dirt/etc is very bad 'cuz it makes micro cuts in the fiber
Plus, the way folks use them is to take a running start to sling shot (rubber
band) someone out.
Sling shot, or rubber band, has tons (literally) of energy and if something should
come off, this can happen
Ever wonder why the recommendation is to have a blanket tossed over
the tow strap? Even steel cable should have a blanket as a parachute
but steel cable doesn't have as much stored energy (stretch)
Plus these folks are breeding...
