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charles_1947
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Nov 24, 2014

4 wd vs 2 wd

I am looking to purchase a 3/4 ton diesel and I am conflicted as to buy a 2 wd or 4 wd? There seems to be way more 4 wd on the market, but I don,t think I need the extra moving parts of 4 wd, everything cost more on a 4 wd for maintenance. I would like to hear from those of you who have first hand knowledge??

Clueless in Texas:)
  • Steeljag wrote:
    I just ask a fat guy to stand on my bumper!


    So you're the guy I helped ....you're welcome :B:B
  • I have been in some CG's that had a slope and pea gravel on the roads. thus backing in a TT I used my 4 wheel feature. keeps the back wheels from spinning.
  • OPs other post was different

    It was '2wd vs 4wd'

    This post is '4 wd vs 2 wd'

    Different question so different answers needed.

    NO..........my 5th wheel does do off-roading so 4wd not needed.

    YES.........my Bronco went off-roading so 4wd needed
  • I have had 4wd for the past 20 years. On 4 different trucks. They were all new. On the first one I had to replace a 100 dollar switch once. That's it. If you live somewhere with no weather concerns and you don't off road, don't get it don't need it. If the opposite is true, I say get it for sure.
  • Did not like the four pages of replies you received last time?
  • There are several 2WD or 4x4 threads running now...check them out

    AWD is all wheel drive and typically only one speed transfer case
    4WD can be AWD or 4x4
    4x4 typically has a 2 speed transfer case. Some full time, others part time
    FWD is FRONT wheel drive, not necessarily 4x4

    If you have to ask...don't get it...you'll know when you want/need it