Just wondering how capable a 4x2 would be off roading. I know it could never stand up to the things a 4x4 could, but could it take a good amount of different types of terrains.

 

I have been in quite a few situations where I would have could have really used a 4x4. But I have yet to get my 4x2 stuck.

I have taken it through rutted out dirt paths (not roads), loose sand, mud, over the river and through the woods. I have to say it has handled itself nicely. All this in dry and WET conditions.

I was in Georgia earlier this year and was way back in some wooded areas. Definately a place where 4x4's might go. Ton's of fun though.

I was also out in 18"+ of snow last year.

My tires are the BFG Radial Long Trail TA's that came with the truck.

You can really drive almost where you like, within reason. Just remember to look ahead and through the obstacles in your path. Drive smart. Have fun. Carry rope.

 

I agree with deep6 here. If you use your head you can go most anywhere. Oh yea, you might want to invest in some good recovery equipment. A high lift jack and a jerk strap are always good to have. Another must is to go with another vehicle. It's not very fun to find out the limits of your vehicle when you're by yourself and a 10, or more, mile walk out. The worst part of having a 2by is the fact that you'll beat the truck up getting places. Many times you'll need a good running start at something that the 4by guys can idle through. This is very hard on your truck no matter what anyone else says. Trust me on this one.

Rich

 

hikerrich is right. In all fairness, though, a lot of places that you can take a 2WD through require clearance, not 4WD. As long as you have some clearance, you can get through a ton of stuff without 4x4.

 

Some 4x2 can go place most 4x4 how do I know well I had this old truck it had a 4x4 system but no one told me it didn't work but i made it just fine until I put in underground pretty much.

 

you can take anything with tires and some things without off road no matter what the drivetrain. its just a matter of driver ability and how willing you are to damage your truck/car. i had a 1980 Plymouth Champ put a 2in lift on it and the biggest 13in tires you could find and id follow my friends 1974 F-100 anywahre he went. only got stuck once and the car was so light 6 guys picked it up and we moved it great fun. had a 2WD nissan that i put a 8 in lift on and 33in tires and thrashed it till the driveline exploded and the engine and transmission fell out.

Plymouth Champ in Chelan, WA

Washing the Champ

Fixin the Champ

 

i have a 99 4X2 F150 that can go just about anywhere that my family or friends can go(almost always at the desert). my dads lifted suburban that has 4X4 normally gets stuck first and then i am in charge of getting his beast out that is a 1/4 ton heavier. the major difference is that i have some really wide tires and i normally pressure down before i go out into the dunes, another good thing besides big tires is horsepower....momentum can be the difference between digging, pushing, and lots of anger or more fun and laughing at the people that don't know how to drive and get their 4X4's stuck.