Andy Levy wrote:
>
> With part-time 4WD, there's no "give" between the front and rear axles -
> they're turning at exactly the same rate. If there's any difference
> between the front & rear at the wheels (turning especially) and all 4
> wheels are on a dry surface or otherwise have no slippage, the whole system
> will bind up and get damaged.
a true 4wd has no give between the front and rear via
a limited slip diff. like an "all wheel drive"
true 4wd is made for plowing and off roading,raw power,
no give.
AWD is for Yuppies to spend more money on useless
options to impress thier friends and have a sense of
security in 1/2" of snow so they dont run out of
bottled water!
>Do it enough, or hard enough, and something
> will snap.
>
the transfer case chain will snap ;)
> Our T-cases are NOT meant for racing, nor would I expect them to withstand
> a shift at full throttle.
>
racing w/ 4wd just adds more drag and will actually
slow you down.
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