GM HD Trucks Many with AWD instead of 4WD
Where snow and mud isn't an issue, you can have a 4X2 truck as your tow vehicle, but here in the Northeast, 4X4 trucks are the norm. Now GM is offering AWD instead of 4WD in many of their HD trucks. A...
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MFL wrote:
This thread is an interesting read, and I was waiting to hear of an actual owner of a new GM heavy duty, with the AWD. I read something about 3 drive shafts, with the 3rd one splitting the power to wheels needed. Myself, I'd want to know everything about it before going that route. This is not saying I am against buying the AWD for Rob's intended use. I also don't believe that GM would design a HD truck with AWD, that would not be excepted by most, as a GOOD thing.
My wife's Escape Limited has AWD, and it works well for her use. Still not the same use as a HD truck. While we all know Ford is best...I trust GM knows what they are doing. :)
Jerry
I really do like the Ford trucks. I only have one issue with them. They are a couple of inches taller than the Ram and GM trucks (unless they have changed the height on them) so it wouldn't fit in my garage. I only have an 81" clearance. I can't seem to get past the idea of having a 24'X40' garage that I can't park a truck in without the huge expense of putting in a taller door.
