4x4 or 4x2?

[steved]

I only see one thing... the OP intends to pull a 14k TT...

Is the GCVR going to be better for a 4x2 than a 4x4 in regards to the combined weight? (does it even matter)

Is the added rear height of the 4x4 going to cause interference issues with said TT?

 

[MChessick]

I have a 4X2 Dually in New England. I put 6 good snow tires on it and 1500lbs of weight in the back and I have never had a problem. I also run the 6 speed manual and get 22mpg on the highway. Worried about getting stuck, spend $700 bucks on a good winch. 171k and I have had no front end work needed.



Pitcru

 

[Motorhead]

JUST don't buy a new 6. 7.....
Don't everyone fry me for that statement, just my OPINION!

 

[dutch6]

And why shouldn't I buy a new 6. 7? Actually, I located a used '08 in OH that was only 6 months old! I would be really concerned why that truck was traded. BTW, on eBay I found a new '08 loaded 4x4 with everything I need (DRW, auto, CC,3. 73,white), at a dealer that is listed for $37k. Since I would be on the way to FL to trade the M/H on a 5er I could pick it up. Anyone want to comment on the eBay dealer listings - good or bad?

 

[DGamelin]

Just to help with the confusion.

I just had a costumer in the shop with rv brake problems. There was 2 guys traveling together they were on their way to alaska. Retired couples not hot roders. They both had 07's 5. 9s one had a 2wd 3500 dully cc auto long bed 3. 73 with a slide in camper. The other has a 4wd 2500 cc auto short bed 4. 10 pulling a 5th wheel. They said the truck pulling the 5th wheel has always gotten 1. 2 to 1. 5 mpg better. Go figure.



I would still buy a 2wd, but I agree you only need 4wd once to be glad you have it.



If you are going to buy it to pull, set it up to pull 4. 10s.





04. 5 3500 4wd cc dully 6speed 373 50k

93 2500 2wd xc auto 354 250k

 

[steved]

Just to help with the confusion.

I just had a costumer in the shop with rv brake problems. There was 2 guys traveling together they were on their way to alaska. Retired couples not hot roders. They both had 07's 5. 9s one had a 2wd 3500 dully cc auto long bed 3. 73 with a slide in camper. The other has a 4wd 2500 cc auto short bed 4. 10 pulling a 5th wheel. They said the truck pulling the 5th wheel has always gotten 1. 2 to 1. 5 mpg better. Go figure.



I would still buy a 2wd, but I agree you only need 4wd once to be glad you have it.



If you are going to buy it to pull, set it up to pull 4. 10s.





04. 5 3500 4wd cc dully 6speed 373 50k

93 2500 2wd xc auto 354 250k

We just had this discussion in the towing section... I feel it has more to do with aerodynamics between a truck camper and the tow behind.



The air flows over the hood up the windshield and smashes into the truck camper... or worse, the underside of the camper overhang if it sticks out very far.



On the tow behind, the air flows over the hood, over the windshield, over the roof, and hopefully up over the front of the camper.



Just another spin on your mileage differences... there are lots of factors in the mileage, and they are so variable.

 

[Hawk]

I searched for 6 months for my truck. I found it in Alb. NM. when i went out to see my buddy. I don't need a 4x4. I didn't pay the extra money upfront and so i won't miss it when and if I ever get rid of it.

 

[Boomer1]

Go 4X4 and you will not be sorry. They have a better front end and remember dual rear wheels are useless in just the least amount of snow or anything that is loose or slippery. I love mine and would not have anything else. But..... it's your money and your truck, that has to be your decession.

 

[CoastyAV8R]

The only times I ever needed 4 wheel drive, I knew ahead of time and wouldn't have tried it with a 2wd. Now that I think of it, having 4wd made me do some pretty dumb krap. For what your gonna do, 2wd will work for 99. 9% of the situations and for that . 1%, you'll think of something else...