I have a rather simple question about 4x4 trucks

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they have 4x4 auto, high, and low...

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4H is for when you are not getting stuck.
4L is for when you are stuck...preferably with someone standing next to your truck, holding a beer, shouting "PUT IT IN LOW!"

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I see on the fords, they have 4x4 auto, high, and low...

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Yes

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obviously that’s going to limit or control RPMs

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Uh ... no.

4x4 auto functions more like a computerized 4-wheel limited slip differential or sort of like "part-time AWD" for lack of a better description.

4x4 low is essentially a crawl option and (unless you have something like Toyota's crawl control or equivalent), you control your speed of ascent/descent with judicious use of the throttle at very low speed - primarily to clear a very rugged patch or get unstuck.

4x4 high is a higher speed option of 4x4 low, but keep in mind, that's misleading - most of these on demand 4x4 options are designed for more or less straight or very low turn speed navigation over broken terrain, mud, heavy sand, etc. Using them on pavement or in higher speed turns is going to be highly unstable/dangerous.

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I really want a sunroof on my next vehicle.

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Meh. It's a novelty that wears off quickly. The potential leak/water damage only increases with age. YMMV

Thanks. Good info, I appreciate it

I NEVER use a sunroof in other cars and trucks.


Windows down, yes.

But it’s one more thing to go wrong. It adds cost. But I am CHEAP.

I put a kindle fire in the middle for the kids to watch instead of putting $2000 9 inch displays in the headrests. Reason? Another thing to go wrong and the dealership has to fix it.

I can just charge the fire and take it with me in the other car.


I usually go base trim plus one on all models; which usually takes me out of all sunroof models anyway.


Really, all I need are:

Hitch
Satellite radio
Backup camera

Thanks fellas. Gonna have to tell the old man he was right I guess

If it comes with the package that’s fine, but I won’t go out of my way to get one. Been looking at lariats and it seems about 50/50 on whether they have them or not

Have only used 4LO when pulling stumps, trucks/cars out of jams. 4Hi 2nd gear when it's an ohshit moment.

Newer 4x4s don’t have this anymore it’s all push button

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Avoid a sunroof. Especially the big one on F150’s. Mine has been trouble.

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I'll second this. Was great on my king ranch until it started sticking and not opening and then not closing.

4 High is for when you leave the road.
4 Low is for when you aren't sure if you are gonna be able to get back to the road.

Wise man once told me "Sonny, 4wd doesn't keep you from getting stuck. It just lets you get stuck in more inaccessible locations."