re: Which did you get, 4x2 or 4x4 truck? Any regrets?

4x2 unless you currently have a specific use that will need 4x4.

Plus, there is less to moving parts to maintain on a two-wheel drive.

I’ve had both. Nice to have 4WD if needed, but if it’s not really necessary for you I wouldn’t fret about it.

Best truck I’ve ever owned was my 06 GMC Duramax dually. It pulled anything anywhere with lots of power to spare.

4x4 for those sketchy boat ramps.

I just bought my Taco in May with 4x4. Ihave used it a couple of times, otherwise probably don't need, but it is there is needed. Also, I'm not a poor that is going to whine about a couple grand for a $40k vehicle.

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A 2 wheel drive truck with the Detroit locker (G80 in the GM trucks) works just fine on slippery boat ramps.

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Uhhh, no a G80 or “Gov Lock” isn’t anywhere near a real Detroit.

I have/had 2 GM trucks with the factory Gov Lock and have a Bronco with a real Detroit.

When the Detroit finally comes unlocked (rarely) you THINK axle parts are going to spit out.

When a Gov Lock comes unlocked (often) the end result IS axle parts spat out.

Nobody regrets getting a 4x4 after the check is written.

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I have/had 2 GM trucks with the factory Gov Lock and have a Bronco with a real Detroit.

When the Detroit finally comes unlocked (rarely) you THINK axle parts are going to spit out.

When a Gov Lock comes unlocked (often) the end result IS axle parts spat out.

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I’ve had 4 trucks with the G80. They work exactly as advertised - for hundreds of thousands of miles. Never a lick of trouble. They’ve been putting them in trucks since at least the T400 generation in the late 1980s.

They are supposed to lock and unlock as needed.

And a locking rear diff like that helped me avoid using four wheel drive a lot. It’s a great product.

It works very well and, since it’s available on 2 wheel drive trucks, is an ideal option for people who want traction on slipper boat ramps or loose surfaces while towing, but don’t really need four wheel drive.

I bought 4x4 and have used it maybe 6 times in the last year. Boat ramps mostly. I also have a fairly steep hill in my yard that is 100' or more that 4wd keeps me from spinning tires in my grass.

4x4. I drive 99% of time on pavement. But I was convinced to get 4x4 after sliding down a gravel road backwards when we rented a cabin in the mountains a few years back. I’ll always have 1 4x4 vehicle from now on.

Depends where you live and what you intend to do with the vehicle. Most people in LA don't need a 4x4. If you need it, you should get it. The main argument against 4x4 to me (aside from initial cost) was the potential maintenance issues for no added benefit to me.

That being said, if you live anywhere near snow - get a 4x4. Don't even consider a 4x2 truck. It's immensely frustrating getting stuck in 2 inches of snow.