Can I tow two cars out of the snow with 2WD?
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From: Watsonville CA
I'll put an experienced driver with 2wd up against an unexperienced driver with 4wd every time.
4wd tends to make bad drivers do dumb things, which leads to its own problems.
A good driver with 2wd and limited slip can do a lot. What matters is being able to read the conditions, and knowing what your truck can and can't do.
I love our 4wd SuperCrew, but it is the 3rd 4wd truck we have owned. I am about to replace my 97 F250, and will go with 2wd for a replacement. I've driven enough in mud, sand, snow and ice to know what can and can't be done. 2wd will save me a lot of money, both on the price of the vehicle and on gas. Slowing down a bit, being less c0cky and more prudent will overcome the shortcomings. While I know that I may not be able to go everywhere the 4wd can, I do know what it is capable of. Guess it is old age, but I think my boonie crashing, mud slinging days are over.
Accidentally knocked the transfer case lever on the F250 once and knocked it out of 4wd on a trail. Didn't notice until I went to shift back into 2wd when we hit the pavement. I think a lot of people would be suprised how well a 2wd with limited slip and good tires can do, as long as the driver is careful. Either way, I always drive like I am in 2wd, no matter if I'm in 4wd or 2wd. Much less problems that way.
4wd tends to make bad drivers do dumb things, which leads to its own problems.
A good driver with 2wd and limited slip can do a lot. What matters is being able to read the conditions, and knowing what your truck can and can't do.
I love our 4wd SuperCrew, but it is the 3rd 4wd truck we have owned. I am about to replace my 97 F250, and will go with 2wd for a replacement. I've driven enough in mud, sand, snow and ice to know what can and can't be done. 2wd will save me a lot of money, both on the price of the vehicle and on gas. Slowing down a bit, being less c0cky and more prudent will overcome the shortcomings. While I know that I may not be able to go everywhere the 4wd can, I do know what it is capable of. Guess it is old age, but I think my boonie crashing, mud slinging days are over.
Accidentally knocked the transfer case lever on the F250 once and knocked it out of 4wd on a trail. Didn't notice until I went to shift back into 2wd when we hit the pavement. I think a lot of people would be suprised how well a 2wd with limited slip and good tires can do, as long as the driver is careful. Either way, I always drive like I am in 2wd, no matter if I'm in 4wd or 2wd. Much less problems that way.
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From: Rochester NY
Originally posted by mmckenna
4wd tends to make bad drivers do dumb things, which leads to its own problems.
A good driver with 2wd and limited slip can do a lot. What matters is being able to read the conditions, and knowing what your truck can and can't do.
4wd tends to make bad drivers do dumb things, which leads to its own problems.
A good driver with 2wd and limited slip can do a lot. What matters is being able to read the conditions, and knowing what your truck can and can't do.
Personally, its well worth the cost of 4WD for me.
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From: Connectitut
Originally posted by inbred
also for getting pulled out when you're stuck
also for getting pulled out when you're stuck
Yeah, I was in Cincinnati over the holidays and helped a fellow F150 4x2 get out after a plow truck buried him in his parking spot.
That part of Ohio is very hilly. Was amazed at how great my 4x4 did on steep inclines in 8 to 10" of snow and slush.