re: How often do you need 4x4 in your truck?

I used it constantly in my college truck. Single cab Silverado with rubber floors and 33" mud tires. So when I graduated, got a new z71. Quickly realized that now that I didn't have the beater fun truck, I wasn't taking my nice vehicle too many places that needed 4wd. Haven't gotten it since and have gotten by. Camps I go to are mostly 4 wheeler/golf cart only. So just not worth the extra money in my case.

Part of me wanted to try to find a car and a beater truck but with kids that I hope to take to do stuff in the truck with, having to deal with maintenance on 2 vehicles and finding a good used 4x4 crew cab within budget, I didn't go that route. If passengers aren't a big concern, maybe that would be a good option.

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Weyerhauser doesn't maintain the lease roads worth a shite.

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I lease from them in Miss, got stuck in my 4x4 last hunting season on a road to a stand. Had to get a Tundra & a Jeep to pull me out

I use my 4x4 in my truck almost every weekend. That being said our camp is on a big hill with a gravel road going up to it. Pulling any type of load won't happen with out it.

Good to have if you need to get around the yard or a wet area with out tearing it up.

I will never own a truck with out it.

Often

I've owned this 4x4 for almost a year. I don't seek mud, but I've taken my truck places I never would have tried with 4x2. I'd say I have put it in 4x4 maybe 10 times.. I may have only needed it 2-3 times, but I like the peace of mind knowing I can handle some wet grass.

If you can afford it, buy it. You'll use it or find uses for it.

I use mine all the time, would never go back to a 2WD. But I also work in construction and enjoy doing man stuff on my off time.

It depends on the person...if you are a doctor, live in a country club, and your only hobby is tennis...a 2wd would suit you just fine.

OP, save that extra 10K and try to find a Jeep XJ 4x4 in good shape, add a lift kit and good tires. That will cost around 3K and to insure it cost less then $400 a year. Why the hell put a 45K truck in the woods to just to dent it all up?

My xj, in the last 6 years of having it, I saved a ton of money and hitting a tree or knocking down 8' tall over growth is not a problem. They are very lite and don't root up roads in the rainy season. And yes, been thru water to were it has been a foot inside the cab. I go were 4wheelers go and then some.

My truck is 6500 lbs and gets stuck in wet grass.

My uncle is one of those ohh I never need 4wd people. Our land is nothing but ruts cause he's constantly flooring it to get anywhere without getting stuck.