Importance of 4WD?

[pete_britt]

Looks like a perfect day to have a little home on wheels with you. Don't leave it to just truck campers. :-)

[dbir]

It took me a lot of looking this time around to find a 2wd truck that wasn't equipped like it belonged in a fleet. My requirements were 6.5+ foot bed (fit motorbikes with tailgate up) extended or crew cab (dog kennel in the back seat) and a limited slip diff (2wd is better than 1wd)

I spent about 2 months looking locally before i came across this one, its affectionately referred to as "the grandpa truck" I have no issues with it in SK winters with a good set of tires and some weight over the rear axle, it gets better mileage (3.7l v6) than any of my friends, and still is rated to 8900lbs towing as equipped.

I can't justify spending the money up front for a 4x4, carrying the extra weight, dealing with extra maintenance, for that 2-3 times a year where it would be "nice" having a 2wd keeps me from taking my truck into places i shouldn't be.

[David Tilston]

Nice 4500, is it a 1977?

[dbir]

Originally Posted by David Tilston

Nice 4500, is it a 1977?

Yep, its in the registry, and you posted a referral for it a couple years ago (was a cracked egg, there is a thread around where i fixed the roof)

I have picked up a larger hybrid stick trailer, so the trilly will be for sale come spring. Its been a great ride.

[Roger H]

Originally Posted by Jon in AZ

What I found interesting… amusing… reflective of human nature?… is the thread had pretty much petered out after 4 pages (for those using the default settings). After several days' lapse, a post began, "One last thing…"

Nothing more certain to restart a dying thread than trying to get in the last word…

And? So, Jon, what exactly are you trying to say here? C'mon, don't hold back...

Sorry I couldn't help myself...

[MyronL]

4WD is not too expensive, not at all complicated, and absolutely crucial when it is needed.

[Jack L]

Hey Myron, That looks like a great place to have a rally.