While on the subject of 4x4, take a look at the photos at:
http://home.earthlink.net/~rleblanc1/dakpics.html
Do you all think I would have gotten out of this on my own if I had 4x4?
Just want to know what to expect when I take the Durango to the same beach.
Ryan LeBlanc
99, Durango, 5.9L, 4x4, SLT, Forest Green
----- Original Message -----
From: KUZNIK TRENTEN <dakota97@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, July 23, 1999 6:53 PM
Subject: Re: DML: New 4x4 Durango. Let the questions begin!
> ya, I use 4H going down logging roads, speacialy up step inclines on
> dirt roads, cause they can really eat up your tires. I use it going down
> the logging roads for better traction and control, you will get better
> control around corners, I believe you should be okay up to 80km/h. Could
> be wrong on that speed, I have traveled with no problems at that speed.
>
> plus i will use 4H in snow covered roads like on pavement or else your
> back end can slide all over the place or spin the tires a lot. 4H is for
> slippery roads surfaces.
>
> Later Trent
>
> Ryan LeBlanc wrote:
> >
> > Point/Advice taken. So, what is 4H for then. I must agree 25mph is
fast in
> > the snow. 4H must be there for something. Anyone use it?
> >
> > Ryan LeBlanc
> > 99, Durango, 5.9L, 4x4, SLT, Forest Green
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <TEDSDAKOTA@aol.com>
> > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Sent: Friday, July 23, 1999 6:11 PM
> > Subject: Re: DML: New 4x4 Durango. Let the questions begin!
> >
> > > In a message dated 7/23/99 6:02:19 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> > > rleblanc1@earthlink.net writes:
> > >
> > > > Must be for snow or heavy rain over 25mph.
> > > Not at all.. 4 wheel only gets you going when 2 wheel won't. It will
> > > not help to control the vehicle nor will it help you to stop it. If
your
> > in
> > > deep snow,leave it in 4 wheel, but you won't be goining 25 mph, thats
> > pretty
> > > fast in deep snow. I see 4X4 flipped over and into poles and fences
all
> > the
> > > time when we have a snow storm. It gives a false sense of driveability
> > > because you can start out so well. But 4 wheel drive does'nt help you
at
> > all
> > > ( will hinder you, because in snow or on ice in 4 wheel drive the
front
> > tires
> > > will slip when you let off the gas or down shift ) to control the
vehicle
> > or
> > > stop it..
> > > My 2 cents, Ted O.
> > >
>
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