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4 x 4 Truck Owners
Posted on 4/4/13 at 7:38 am
Posted on 4/4/13 at 7:38 am
I'm considering getting 4-wheel drive on my next truck, but my question for you guys that own them, how often do you really need/use it?
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Posted on 4/4/13 at 7:40 am to JPLIII
hardly ever, but its there if I ever do need it.
Posted on 4/4/13 at 7:40 am to JPLIII
I use mine on a reg basis but if I didnt need it I wouldnt have one. Then again the one time you need it you will wish you had it
Posted on 4/4/13 at 7:41 am to JPLIII
I use it fairly often, but the best thing about 4wheel drive is when you really need it, you have it. You'll know what I'm talking about when the day comes.
Posted on 4/4/13 at 7:41 am to JPLIII
when i had mine, need had nothing to do with it. there were several times i was glad i had it
Posted on 4/4/13 at 7:42 am to JPLIII
Who cares. This is America. If you want it get it.
Posted on 4/4/13 at 7:42 am to JPLIII
Best to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. My gets used more for snow than mud.
Posted on 4/4/13 at 7:47 am to JPLIII
you dont need four wheel drive until you need it...and you will need it
Posted on 4/4/13 at 7:57 am to JPLIII
Trucks look better that are 4x4 but it will decrease your gas mileage 1-2 mpg's and it is an extra thing to maintain, but your truck will have a better resale value.
If you want it get it...if you have made it this long without 4 wheel drive there is a good chance you could live without on your next truck but its all about what you want really.
use ours at the boat ramp and thats about it.
If you want it get it...if you have made it this long without 4 wheel drive there is a good chance you could live without on your next truck but its all about what you want really.
use ours at the boat ramp and thats about it.
Posted on 4/4/13 at 8:11 am to JPLIII
My truck is 2wd and there have been countless times I needed 4wd. I'll never own another 2wd truck
Posted on 4/4/13 at 8:12 am to JPLIII
depending on where you live, what you do, etc, it can be handy. i use mine 1-2/mo prob on average. previously i had posi-track rear end and that let me get places normal 2wd couldn't go. if i thought i may have a problem i would use my 4 wheeler.
Posted on 4/4/13 at 8:12 am to JPLIII
use it all the time, but could be because it's a diesel and they get stuck in 2wd like a fat kid in quick sand.
Posted on 4/4/13 at 8:13 am to Yeti
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My truck is 2wd and there have been countless times I needed 4wd. I'll never own another 2wd truck
Similar experience here - now I own two 4WD's.
Posted on 4/4/13 at 8:15 am to JPLIII
Not that often. But like others have said, its there when I need it.
Posted on 4/4/13 at 8:21 am to toadmanalcatraz
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hardly ever, but its there if I ever do need it.
This....my previous truck was a 2wd F350. I like having 4x4 as a just incase thing now.
Posted on 4/4/13 at 8:23 am to JPLIII
I use it on steep boat ramps (dont launch at those very often) just in case. Haven't been in the mud in a long time though. I run mine every month for about a mile/ mile .5 just to keep things in working order.
Just one of those things I would rather have it, and not need it that need it and not have it.
ETA: Resale value is higher also FWIW
Just one of those things I would rather have it, and not need it that need it and not have it.
ETA: Resale value is higher also FWIW
This post was edited on 4/4/13 at 8:24 am
Posted on 4/4/13 at 8:25 am to laangler21
4x4 and crew cabs are two options that dont drop value from purchase to resale so why not?
Posted on 4/4/13 at 8:30 am to laangler21
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I use it on steep boat ramps (dont launch at those very often) just in case.
That would be my primary reason. I have a 22'-6" Skeeter that I pull and have had a little trouble at some particular launches with my 2-wheel drive.
Posted on 4/4/13 at 8:34 am to JPLIII
I have to use mine a good bit. My job keeps me on different farms and I have to drive offroad alot.
Posted on 4/4/13 at 8:37 am to Teyeger
No one has ever needed it at our current camp. Roads are well maintained
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