Ever use 4 whl drive at a ramp?
05-14-2003, 10:05 PM
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I have 4x4 diesel but have only used 4 wheel drive on some bad ramps. The bigger the boat the more tongue weight you will have so even with a big boat you will seldom have to use the 4 wheel option.
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....
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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.
05-15-2003, 05:25 AM
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On occasion I'll use 4wh low.
One of the ramps we use is very steep. Changes height by 14'. The tires don't spin but it just makes it so much easier climbing the hill.
One of the ramps we use is very steep. Changes height by 14'. The tires don't spin but it just makes it so much easier climbing the hill.
