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Sydwayz 11-02-2004 11:23 AM

Re: 4x4 Is It Needed
 
Absolutely buy a 4x4. Not only will you be kicking yourself slipping down the ramp, but everyone will laugh at you. :D

Iggy 11-02-2004 11:29 AM

Re: 4x4 Is It Needed
 
4x4 all the way.
First time you hit a ram that's wet, slick, or sandy you'll appreciate it.
One local ramp is steep and many truck have trouble pulling boats up and out. I drop mine into 4x4 low and out it comes real easy.

ofshore 11-02-2004 11:31 AM

Re: 4x4 Is It Needed
 
No question 4x4!!

Steamin Rice 11-02-2004 11:35 AM

Re: 4x4 Is It Needed
 
Definitely 4x4.. I had a 2 wheel drive truck before, but got tired of smoking the tires to get up a slippery ramp and bought a 4x4....

Sea Ya 11-02-2004 11:36 AM

Re: 4x4 Is It Needed
 
If you don't get 4wd, you will be sorry the first time you get stuck on a wet ramp. The only time I ever use 4wd is on the ramp, but it is worth it. Go for it.

wwwTOPDJcom 11-02-2004 11:38 AM

Re: 4x4 Is It Needed
 
4x4

Pure Energy 11-02-2004 12:02 PM

Re: 4x4 Is It Needed
 
Believe it or not, duallys have less traction. I did not believe it till the first time I went to haul out, barely touched the peddle and wheels spun! Get 4X4!!!!!!!

klaw 11-02-2004 12:03 PM

Re: 4x4 Is It Needed
 
either a 4x4 or put a winch on the front of the 2wd

302SR1 11-02-2004 12:21 PM

Re: 4x4 Is It Needed
 
I must be real lucky.

I've towed and splashed the following with a Ford F350, 2wd, crew, with not 1 problem:

30' Scarab Sport
302 Formula
Gun
50' Nortech Cat
50' Nortech V

Did have Limited slip and ramps were in good condition.

ofshore 11-02-2004 12:38 PM

Re: 4x4 Is It Needed
 

Originally Posted by 302SR1
I must be real lucky.

I've towed and splashed the following with a Ford F350, 2wd, crew, with not 1 problem:

30' Scarab Sport
302 Formula
Gun
50' Nortech Cat
50' Nortech V

Did have Limited slip and ramps were in good condition.


I've never had a problem on the ramps either but i've seen a couple 4x2 super duty diesels get stuck on wet grass :eek:


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