Ever use 4 whl drive at a ramp?
05-14-2003 | 10:34 PM
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Someone ask Crazyhorse if he needs 4 wheel drive? 4 guys standing on the tailgate and just BARELY got the Cig out of the water in Floriduh!!! Dually diesel even!! Limited slip AT LEAST is necessary.
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05-14-2003 | 10:50 PM
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I only have a little Fourwinns Liberator and I tow with a Dodge 3500 and because of some of our docks around here, I still use 4 wheel drive. I literally crawl out of the water without using the accelerator. 
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05-14-2003 | 11:00 PM
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I use 4low-but that was with a 4.3L S-10 Blazer. It really needed the grunt. I'll proably continue to use it just out of habit.
A solinoid valve can be added to the Dodges so you can have 2wd low. A fuse can be pulled on the Chevy's so that the front axel doesn't engage. The Fords, well....
A solinoid valve can be added to the Dodges so you can have 2wd low. A fuse can be pulled on the Chevy's so that the front axel doesn't engage. The Fords, well....
05-14-2003 | 11:11 PM
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I had a 2 wd and frist time on a wet ramp it would not come out .Bought a 2003 chevy 3500 4x4 . Got to have a 4x4 it doesent even strain on any ramps.
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05-15-2003 | 04:40 AM
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Originally posted by Too Old
Previous truck was a one ton dually with two wheel drive. I never found myself in need of four wheel drive.
My current truck is a GMC 2500 HD. I suspect I'll pull the boat out in 4wd low.
I'm not convinced I need four wheel drive though.
Previous truck was a one ton dually with two wheel drive. I never found myself in need of four wheel drive.
My current truck is a GMC 2500 HD. I suspect I'll pull the boat out in 4wd low.
I'm not convinced I need four wheel drive though.
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05-15-2003 | 04:44 AM
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Originally posted by florida gator
I have a 2 wheel drive and need to get a 4x4. Tommarow is a perfect example why. The ramp at my marina is steep and slippery so I have to go tommorow at hi tide to pull the boat out or I get the 1 wheel peel. That is not always convenient. One option to consider if possible is limited slip rear differential. I am considering an Expedition with a factory tow pckg which will include the limited slip and not the decrease in gas mileage.
I have a 2 wheel drive and need to get a 4x4. Tommarow is a perfect example why. The ramp at my marina is steep and slippery so I have to go tommorow at hi tide to pull the boat out or I get the 1 wheel peel. That is not always convenient. One option to consider if possible is limited slip rear differential. I am considering an Expedition with a factory tow pckg which will include the limited slip and not the decrease in gas mileage.
