2WD performance in snow

[klenger]

9-17-01 Update:

Thanks for all of your responses. After talking this over with the wife, doing a reality check, and reading all of your input, I have ruled out the 2WD. If I do trade, it will be for a 2001. 5 2500 LWB Quad Cab ETH/DEE 4. 10 LSD Atlantic Blue/Agate as described on this invoice. It's not a good time to be making large purchases, but the deal is very tempting, and I don't think I'll have this opportunity again for awhile. It seems to be the best Dodge 2500 package for towing our 5er.



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9-18-01 Update:

I bought it today. Traded in the 01. 5 SWB 5 speed. Sure is pretty.

 

[jeepit]

Klenger, Now is good time to buy and show your support for the economy. Thank you. I too will be making a buy hopefully within 2 weeks.

 

[merryman]

aside from ice and snow

Quite aside from ice and snow, the 4X feature can be real handy, as I have found several times;

About a year ago, I took an out of town friend for a drive to see the local attractions, turned into a wide area that overlooks a nice beach. It was grassy and slightly down hill. When I started to back out, no amount of gentleness and finesse would move it-even with the LSD. Pulled it into 4X and backed out like on asphalt.

Returning from Az. last year, stopped in an RV park, registered and got directions to spot. It was a pull through and as I pulled in I felt the rear start to spin. Again, I could not move it untill I pulled it into 4X4. Then rolled right out.

So, regardless of snow and ice considerations, I would not be without the 4X4.



Vaughn