4 wheel drive

From: Robert P. Agnew (ragnew@islandnet.com)
Date: Fri Oct 18 1996 - 15:59:00 EDT


Gents:

Not being involved with 4x4's since the 1970's, where such thing as Warn
Hubs and 'permanent' (ugh!) 4 wheel drive were the choices, I a curious how
the 4 wheel drive works on the new Dakota. I know it doesn't have leaf
springs or a solid axle ... but:

- when not in 4 wheel drive, do the front hubs free wheel, or are you always
turning the front axles?
- when you order 'sure grip', is it front and rear?
- is there a significant lose in fuel economy or 'get up' compared to the
two wheel drive Dakota?

Thanks for your advice.

Robert P. Agnew
ragnew@islandnet.com

Victoria, British Columbia
Canada

 



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