Why don't they make 2WD trucks FWD instead of RWD for improved traction?
The traction on my truck just stinks
Its real bad in the rain
FWD vehicles don't seem to have this problem.

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99 XLT 5.4L Regular Cab 4x2 120" Wheelbase 4 wheel disc brakes/ABS 5 star larait style wheels Toreador Red/Silver 3.55 gears 275/70/16 Micheln LTX Delta toolbox, Ford Running Boards, Ventshades, Bugflector, Bullrings, Donnelly compass mirror, 2" Rear drop.

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My first vehicle was a front wheel drive "truck". It sucked and I swore off front wheel drive and chrysler products at the same time. I should've known there was a reason they only made them for 3 years. It was terrible in the snow, the back end would still kick out some on corners and I don't like the way FWD handles in snow. Can any of you guess what model of 2.2L 4-bangers it was?

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all4chem@aol.com
Y2K XLT Supercab Flareside, Oxford White, Medium Graphite, Captains Chairs, 6-Disc, 5.4L, 3.55LS, Tow Pkg, Block Heater, Sliding Glass, Remote and Keyless Entry, 5-Spoke Al Wheels, P235/70R-16 OWL Tires, Clear Corner Lenses, Eaglite Plasma Headlights, Al Striker Plates for the rear doors, Oxford White Lund Interceptor, Line-X Liner, and White Faced Gauges.
Ordered: 01-17-00
Built: 02-23-00
Delivered: 03-13-00

 

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Trucks were designed to work, looking good is just an added benefit. If you are towing or hauling you have excellent traction. If you will throw some weight in the bed of your truck and drive around with it all of the time when you are not hauling something already it will improve your traction and handling enormously(it will also give you better gas mileage on the highway if you have a little weight in the back). I promise!


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1999 F250LD Lariat s/c
Deep Wedgewood/Harvest Gold
Class III Tow pkg.
255/70/16 tires
5.4 v8
3.73LS rearend
Auto trans.
16,000 mi.

 

My grandfather had an older F150 4x4 that he actually ran in FWD thru the transfer case. The reason he did is because the rear end went out. It was a beater and he only used it for hauling dirt and gravel on his property.

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97 F-150 S/C 4x4 ORP XLT 4.6 K&N , Flowmaster w/dual tailpipes, Bosch+4 plugs,Ford 9mm wires,Superchip.Patriot fiberglass toneau cover, Westin chrome step bars. Rear seat lift 4".
Kenwood 4011 stereo, USAcoustics 2150 amp, Profile electronic 3 way crossover, 2 10" IDQ DVC's, and Polk Dx7 5x7/6x8 3 ways in the front doors.

FUTURE PERFORMANCE MODS:
4.10 gears, Edlebrock shocks, Magnacharger, Airaid, and slotted rotors.

OTHER FUTURE MODS:
Ram Air hood w/functional ram air, suspension lift, 17" polished wheels, 35" tires, and sunroof.

 

all4chem- was it a "Rampage"?

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2000 F-150 XL,RC,LB,5.4,4R70W,3.55LS,
Class III tow/Payload #3/Convenience pkgs.,
4-wheel disc/ABS,Chestnut/Parchment 40/60,
Ford bedliner & gas/wheel/spare locks,
3" cold air box modification, Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back,
3" exit Y-pipe, Hellwig rear anti-sway bar.

 

Hey, I remember them old plymouth/Dodge Rampages from the early 80's. They were actually a Omni/Horizon with a truck bed. VW also had a truck version of the rabbit. talk about powerhouses---------you might be able to haul a sack of groceries in it!!!!

 

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Trucks are meant to be work vehicles like MJVAUGHAN said. Some how, many of us decided it'll be cool to drive them around even when we're not hauling our toys or work material in back. =-)

Put some sand bags in the back or some toys. I've noticed my truck has a nicer ride when it's loaded.

RCL


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2000 XLT 4.6 V8 5speed 4x4 RC SB Amazon Green

Modifications:
K&N
Mobil 1
Magnum Deflecta-Shield

 

I never been in a FWD that had a decent turning radius. If you want to get traction in the rain, easy up on the gas. Or drop to a 4.6 or 4.2 and get a 5 spd and start off in 2nd. If u dont try to put the gas through the floor it is possible to start in rain and not spin all the time.

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'97 F-150 XLT Clearcoat Red
4x2
4x4 wheels
Stepside, K&N, bedliner
32inch tires,flowmaster
tint, matching ford sticker
5spd fully loaded, hidden hitch
Comming soon:
spark plugs/wires,leveling kit,toolbox,
bed rails,push bar, CB with whiplash,
clear corner lenses,brush guard, blackouts,
edlebrock shocks, hypertech, K&N induction system,KC highlighters,
bed xtender, BOSE audio or infinity gold, disc changer,
side steps, dixie horn, white faaced gauges, and those small fender flares some 4x4's have,
matching boddy color of course, and some of those door guards,ventshade visors, power pulleys, that is all
i can think of right now

 

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Ah Yes, the infamous you have to have 4wd in the snow, you couldn't get anywhere, blah, blah, blah... It just ain't true folks! Certainly there are some cases where we MAY become stuck, but snow isn't really that tough of an opponent. As the proud owner of a 2wd, non LS rear end, I can truly say that no, 4wd is not a necessity for getting around in the snow. About 280 lbs of sand and a set of tires with a little more agressive tread than passeneger car tires, and you really won't need to worry about snow too much. As for ice, well that's another story. You may choose a 4x4 and I know that you all have your reasons for it, but it is by all means NOT necessary to deal with just snow.

As far as a FWD truck, go get yourself a minivan if that's what you want.

Off soapbox...

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1997 F150 XLT, Flareside , Moonlight Blue, 4x2, SC, Auto, 4.6L, 3:08, Cargo Cover by Century, Blue Oval reciever hitch plug, Driver Design bug deflector, 235/70/16 Firestone Wilderness AT's, sliding rear window, captain's chairs, Valvoline Durablend Oil, Purolator Pure One Oil Filter, and 107,000 miles and counting!

 

Max and JJ you're right the infamous Rampage 2.2. Man, what a POS but it was perfect for a first car. Replaced just about everything but the engine itself.

It was actually a charger / turismo that had a bed, a little bigger than the omni / horizon but not any better quality. It even had an ashtray in the back of the center console, but only had two seats.
I also remember the VW version a guy in town had a diesel one. It said VOLKSWAGEN across the tailgate.

I don't like FWD because once you break traction trying to move, you lose your steering capability. Not to mention the added cost in replacing CV joints and struts. Both of these items are more expensive than U joints and shocks.

Some people prefer FWD and that's OK, we live in a diverse world. These thoughts belong to me.

 

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