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Is Limited Slip Plus Good Tires, On A 2WD, Good Enough At The Ramp?
Posted on 9/24/13 at 12:32 pm
Posted on 9/24/13 at 12:32 pm
Still looking for my perfect 3/4 ton, and was wondering if 4wd should be one of my top priorities. Currently I am using a 2wd Tahoe and have never have needed 4wd with my current boat(looking to go much bigger), however back in the day, with my silverado, I needed assistance pulling a jet ski out because of algae on a bad ramp. That truck had shitty tires and an open dif.
Have a Jeep for 4x4 needs, so my only concern is the ramp. When was the last time you put it in 4wd at the ramp?
Have a Jeep for 4x4 needs, so my only concern is the ramp. When was the last time you put it in 4wd at the ramp?
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Posted on 9/24/13 at 12:42 pm to NYCAuburn
I find it easier to pull up a larger boat because of the increased weight on the back of the truck.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 12:43 pm to NYCAuburn
Yes.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 12:45 pm to rodnreel
I personally havent had to put in 4x4 to get mine up the ramp yet (22' bay boat) however in the event I need it its there.
Really depends on the launch if you consistently launch in the same spot and the ramp isnt very steep and in good shape then you'll prob be ok.
Really depends on the launch if you consistently launch in the same spot and the ramp isnt very steep and in good shape then you'll prob be ok.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 12:46 pm to NYCAuburn
Really depends on how the ramp is. It it's slick and steep then a 4wd is a must.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 12:53 pm to NYCAuburn
Never needed it for the ramp. Diesel in low gear is generally enough to keep the tires moving at a slow enough pace to avoid slipping.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 12:56 pm to Tbooux
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I personally havent had to put in 4x4 to get mine up the ramp yet (22' bay boat)
I am the same size as you currently, Ive been to some steeper ramps, although they all have had the grooves in the concrete for traction and no algae or anything slippery and only really had a few wheel slips(current tahoe/no limited slip), but more from just giving it too much gas. I am looking at going anywhere from 26-30' in the future. So I will have the weight
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however in the event I need it its there.
tis my fear if I went 2wd , but the added cost of 4x4 and maintenance is really turning me off from 2wd
This post was edited on 9/24/13 at 12:57 pm
Posted on 9/24/13 at 12:59 pm to NYCAuburn
I've never needed 4wd with 22 foot bay boat.(knock on wood)
You could always give it a boost with the outboard.
You could always give it a boost with the outboard.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 3:20 pm to NYCAuburn
Really just depends on what your back tires are in. If they are on slick green algae no amount of tread is going to help you get the traction you need. It is nice having four wheel drive since at least one traction tire up front is on a hard surface. If you have a long tongue on your trailer or a fairly large boat then your back tires shouldn't come too close to the water and 2wd is probably fine.
This post was edited on 9/24/13 at 3:21 pm
Posted on 9/24/13 at 3:27 pm to bbvdd
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it's slick and steep then a 4wd is a must.
During the winter I have to run the FREEZING cold bayou cause of that. Worried the truck/Jeep will slide in when I slide out.
If you can afford the 4w, go for it, you'll use it elsewhere too.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 3:33 pm to QuietTiger
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ou'll use it elsewhere too.
The thing is, I wont. I have a jeep that is very built. Will have a Cadillac SRX with AWD as well. Truck will be a highway/boat tow machine, thats it
Posted on 9/24/13 at 5:43 pm to NYCAuburn
I watched a guy in venice struggle to pull out for 30 minutes once. Finally some other guy offered his truck and they put the trailor on it and it pulled right out 
Posted on 9/24/13 at 5:49 pm to NYCAuburn
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The thing is, I wont.
If you normally have someone else with you at the launch that can back in and pull up after you've set them up, then fort the expense of the 4w.
In the end, that's what insurance if for.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 5:50 pm to ToulatownTiger
Unless you are towing an offshore boat, there is absolutely no need for the 4x4 on a 3/4 ton truck.
Posted on 9/24/13 at 5:57 pm to QuietTiger
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you normally have someone else with you at the launch that can back in and pull up after you've set them up, then fort the expense of the 4w.
I never really boat alone, done it maybe two or three times in the past five years. I hate being that guy who's truck is sitting there at the ramp with a line of people
I am seeing a lot of 2wd's in my price range, and since I am looking at one with some miles on them60-90k, future added cost and maintenance doesn't look as good also.
I know the peace of mind is great to have, but am really debating how much that is worth vs cost. I plan on keeping this vehicle for a while. Most of my bad experiences personally and seeing someone else have been with open difs, light weight truck or boat, or shitty tires.
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