Posted by jdemaris on August 25, 2010 at 06:21:07 from (67.142.130.35):
In Reply to: 4wd truck vs. 2wd posted by chuck t on August 24, 2010 at 19:27:10:
A 2WD full-size pickup wouldn't even make it up my road to my house, in the middle of the summer during a hard rain. Useless. But, I'm on top of a mountain on a very steep dirt road.
And winter?? Forget it. 2WD car or truck is completely useless. 4WD truck goes up our road OK, but going down - might be sideways. Braking is more of issue then going. That's why we drive Subarus most of the time during the winter when our road is iced or snowed over. And, my 4WD diesel Blazer plow-truck has chains on all four wheelsl, all winter.
In regard to 60s and 70s 4WDs having problems? I never noticed any big problems. I still have my 69 Dodge 4WD Power Wagon. It's 4WD system isn't any different then my 92 Dodge 4WD diesel truck. Same axles, same transfer case, same hub system, etc. People that had big problems with 4WD trucks back when they weren't very common, didn't know how to use them.
When I was a mechanic for a Deere dealer, my service vehicle was a 70s IH Scout. Old-fashioned 4WD, and overloaded with tools. Also had posi-traction front and rear. I put many many miles on it and there were no issues with the 4WD system. Only drawback is posi - which can be a death trap if you're not careful. I'll take an open-differential anytime. Keeps one non-spinning wheel anchored to the road. Posi will spin the wheel with the best traction and throw you off the road unless you're careful.
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