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<<Isnt 2wd more efficient? I thought that that was the reason for
part-time systems.>>
Not sure I understand what your saying here... 2wd drive is certainly
more efficient as there are fewer parts and therefore less weight and
power drain/distribution (I.E. everything the engine can put out goes
to the rear wheels). I doubt a 2wd system is more effective off-road
though (even with a lsd or lockers on the diff). While my standard
diff. 4x4 Kota really boils down to a 2wd in extreme conditions (I.E.
I'll have one wheel in the back and one wheel in the front turning in
an extreme situation) I'll take it over a rear wheel 2wd anyday... In
anything other than WILD situations I've always been able to get at
least one axle on decent ground to get traction. With 131" of
distance between I can get through most anything... With a 4x2 (even
with a locked diff) you can only count on one axle to get you through
any serious stuff --- That's not playing the odds as far as I'm
concerned!
What I really worry about is beating the crap out of the body! Damn,
I wish they had a 4" lift for the '98s!!!
T.
- -----Original Message-----
From: Jason Muffenbier <Jpm699@email.msn.com>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 1998 10:20 PM
Subject: DML: Re: re:4 wheel drive
<<So than why even make a four wheel drive part time if full time does
it all?>>
The key lies in the power distribution between the two axles. The
full-time setup has a differential type system that won't always
provide the most power to the front axle... This is necessary for the
street but not always advantageous for off-road use.
<<Is it safe to drive on the street in the rain in 4WD part time?>>
This is actually a tough question! Lesser 4WD rigs will wind up and
blow some serious stuff (like the T-Case) if you drive in part-time on
the street for any amount of time. Our Kotas have a pretty
substantial system so it may not be a problem if you through it into
4HI in the snow and hit some minor dry spots... Personally, I don't
use 4wd in the rain... I'd rather let conditions tell me what is
reasonable rather than the other way around!
T.
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