My 4 wheel dak kicked ass in the snow, I could corner like it wasen't even
there!
Jason
>No, it's not okay to go the entire summer without putting it into 4 wheel
>drive. It's like having a convertible and never lowering the top, what's
>the point. You must find dirt roads, trails and any other assorted
>off-pavement travel you can and enjoy your truck to its fullest potential.
>:-)
>
>Seriously, I wouldn't use 4 wheel drive just in the rain. I've never found
>that the tires slide easily enough with just a bit of water on the
pavement.
>Gravel or dirt are better.
>
>BTW, don't get trapped thinking that 4x4 makes you invincible in snow. It
>does help keep you from getting stuck, but it doesn't help a damned bit
with
>stopping, and only a bit with cornering. IMHO, the best snow vehicle is a
>Subaru. I love both of our 4x4 Daks, but I definitely didn't get them for
>snow. Just be careful out there.
>
>---------------------------------------------------------
>Jason Bleazard http://www.bleazard.net Toronto, Ontario
>current: '95 Dakota Sport white 4x4 Reg. Cab V6/3.9L/5spd
>current: '98 Dakota Sport black 4x4 Club Cab V8/5.2L/Auto
>RIP: '95 Dakota Sport black 4x2 Club Cab V6/3.9L/Auto
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
>> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Bob
>> Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 10:27 PM
>> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>> Subject: DML: 4X4 Question
>>
>>
>> This is my 1st 4X4 vehicle and the primary reason I got the
>> 4X4 option is for snow. My question, is it O.K to go the entire
>> summer without putting it into 4 wheel drive or should I engage
>> it occasionally when its raining out?
>> Bob
>>
>
>
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