Ground clearance, a good set of tires and maybe a locker make a huge difference in a 2wd vehicle's offroad performance. My first vehicle was a 2wd jeep cherokee xj, I put a 3 inch lift on, selectable rear locker and 31 x10.50 bfg mts and took that jeep places it never was meant to go. I have owned nothing but 4wd vehicles over the last 15 years but for all intents and purposes that jeep performed well enough for most hunting, camping, fishing, and light offroad situations.

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Helps when others share their experience for light off road situations, getting into the wilderness there are other factors of the vehicle we need to consider, like the ones you mentioned.

I know I keep wanting a 4WD truck, but you honestly make me love my 2WD GMC Sierra more with each video of your Chevy. Thank you, great video!

@AnthonyJ350

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear you're liking the videos! Don't forget to share anything you like :)

@hreindustries

3 жыл бұрын

lower it and make it go fast

@mcgrawmadness5990

3 жыл бұрын

Hey man I own a 93 Sierra how is your’s holdin up

@JameGoFast27

2 жыл бұрын

Ur welcome

@kb-zk1yg

Жыл бұрын

That's why you get both lmao

Surprise nobody mentioned that you can tow more weight and it’s considerably better on gas with a 2WD, Thanks for making the video I did learn a lot.

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped!

@juansantana9678

2 жыл бұрын

Nice video !!! Ok 👍

Excellent video ! Thanks for showing some love to the 2wd owners.

@AnthonyJ350

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, and don't forget to share this video!

@CarlosGonzalez-ui4sk

4 жыл бұрын

Yes about time I have a 07 4runner 2wd with Bilstein suspension and 2.5 lift and wheel size 17" tire 285 70 17

@jerry7743

4 жыл бұрын

Carlos Gonzales Nice I have the same set up but on a 3rd gen (2001 4Runner) have you gone off-roading? Mines a 2wd as well

@vince510

4 жыл бұрын

@@CarlosGonzalez-ui4sk i have 5th gen 4runner same set up and i have gone off roading/camping. Bilstien 5100, scs rims with K02.

Just never really could afford 4x4 and at this point I love my truck too much to just get something else

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

If it works for you, just keep maintaining it and upgrading it.

Great summary. For my truck changing the tires and getting LSD made it considerably more capable. I've gone up some stuff that surprised me. Agree 100% with you.

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Nobody is saying anything ab him smoking the tires off...didn't expect that at all 🤘🏻🤘🏻 #doitfordale

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

I guess people didn't want to watch it to that part of the video lol. Maybe this truck need to go to the Freedom Factory!

I have a 2wd Ford Expedition with All terrain off-road gripper tires and it performs really well off-road.

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@gc99289

4 жыл бұрын

Make sure you have a winch too, cause you'll need it.

Depends on how serious you are about off roading. I do some mild off roading from time to time in my 2WD but mostly keep to the road so I dont need 4X4.

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@privatezeron

2 жыл бұрын

What do you consider mild off roading? I really don't do off roading and I'm barely thinking about it too but it would be nice to try it at least once.

@colorado_offroad_lv

5 ай бұрын

@@privatezeron It's 2 years later but idc. The biggest challenge with 2wd offroad is getting flexy with less weight on one wheel, you'll just sit there and spin. An LSD will help with that a bit, but a locker (auto or selectable) is what you really want. Insure both wheels get power and there wont be much you can't do. Even with just my LSD right now, I've gotten my truck through some sketchy stuff. Mud, snow, ice, rocks, you name it. Momentum is key, especially without a locker. You'll use more skinny pedal offroading a 2wd, but it'll do most of what a 4x4 will.

I put a Lock-Right in my stock hight 2wd 93 Toyota on 195/75-14 snow tires and loved it! Best bang for the buck Offroad mod for a daily driver 2wd. It was quite capable. That being said, Offroading a 2wd is about tire placement, choosing your line, carrying momentum and knowing there are some places you're just not going to go. A lot of people might want a selectabl locker though.

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience

Great video on your truck keep more coming!

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, make sure to check the Playlist, there's a bunch

Great demos, thank you.

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them 😊

My old '92 Nissan Sentra SE-R, with limited slip diff, did amazingly well in snow and mud. I lived in Oregon at the time. Lots of rain, some snow and ice, and plenty of off road fishing spots. Never had a problem. LSD makes the difference.

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right, people don't realize how important traction devices are. The manufacturers cheap out by using traction control and applying the brake to the slipping wheel which I really hate driving with.

I live in Alabama and I’ve always had 4wd trucks. Rarely ever used it even off-road. Buying a 2wd sequoia now and not feeling bad about it lol

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing!

Installed an E-locker on my 21 Tundra and it’s been no regrets at all for my 2wd truck. Goes places most 4wd go. Driver experience plays a lot into it as well.

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

100% agree, thanks for sharing! Is the E-Locker from Eaton?

@tundras4ever552

Жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 yes sir

A geared LSD with preload and an electronic lockout mode would be the single best LSD for pretty much anything.

@AnthonyJ350

2 ай бұрын

Definitely!

I've got a 2wd 79 ford F100 with a 9 inch posi rear end, I put some 15 inch tractor tires on the back and I can go anywhere on the beach in padre island where 4wds can go.

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks for sharing!

Hell yeah I’m throwing a 7in lift and 35s on my 2wd 2015 Silverado. I spun her through some mud today and did really good

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

You can always put a winch on the front . Me and my Dad share a 1500 Chevy 1996 pickup. .We have been stuck twice in 24 years . He always said a wrecker is cheaper than a new 4wd . We are restoring it and fixing the rear differential because it quit working a few years ago.

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

Thanks for sharing!

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, and don't forget to subscribe!

@trevorleeanderson

4 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350👍

That was a very very impressive burnout very impressive for a V6 engine wow I've never seen a V6 engine do that 🔥

@AnthonyJ350

2 жыл бұрын

It's a 4.8L V8

The clutch differential is my fave. Aka posi-trac or just a posi. They need a friction modifier to help the clutches slip a little. The helical is also called a torque bias or thorsen style if memory serves. They use thorsen in awd instead of a transfer case. G80 isn’t made to take sudden hard stress like an old style posi. Tires make a huge difference too. Throw some aggressive mud grips and you hardly need 4wd unless you high center it. Thanks for posting!

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely happy with the performance of the clutch limited slip for how I use the truck.

I’m just glad I own a 4x4 because I can chose to run it 2WD and then 4WD on a whim. Also I’ve even gotten it stuck in 4X4 haha, I need all I can get. Need some lockers and a winch now.

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

Oh for sure, if I were to buy a new truck now I would get 4WD. Easy for me to afford now, but my truck still gets the job done and I save so much money if I keep running it. I would do a locker in the rear and a hellical LSD up front. I like having the front wheels being able to spin at different speeds. Again depends on the terrain you're going to be using the truck.

We need more CONTENT!!

@AnthonyJ350

5 жыл бұрын

Working on a video right now, don't worry.

Man where I live at alot of folks will take cars mudding just the heck of it. You dont need a 4wd all 4wd is a backup plan in my opinion (if you are mudding at least) just like a winch. It is real entertaining to see a mini van go through a mudhole btw😂😂

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

Haha that's pretty cool!

Go far as you can in 2 wd . Use 4 wheel drive to get you out. Thats the way i used my 4x4 . Worked every time.

@AnthonyJ350

3 ай бұрын

I agree with that approach.

Yes. I live in Michigan so 4wd is a must.

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

I have a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado 2wd crew cab with the mini duramax diesel. This thing is a beast and it sips fuel...has g80 rear locker, and I run Goodyear Duratracs for snow tires from nov - march.... I throw some flat paving stones in the bed, air down the tires in snow I never have any problems

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Ya for regular commuting 2WD works fine. My next truck will be 4WD.

Thanks. This was better info, but does the Yukon LSD cause any kind of chirping or bucking driving on normal dry pavement. The ability for one wheel to spin at a different rate is really what all these diffs are about. I have a Rubicon JK with air lockers. It climbs chain-link fences with its 4:1 transfer case. However, any locking on dry pavement turns it into Mr. Toad's wild ride. Now I also have an older 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 with a LSD. It does great burnouts, but on wet payment, the hemi motor puts down too much power. With no weight in the rear, it slides big time. So much so, I can't pull out in front of anyone. The reason for all of this, I am having a new OLD 1974 Chevy K5 Blazer being delivered. It's retired, so no off-roading. However, we do live in wet Washington State and it does snow. The open diff it has now will not work 365-days a year, so I want a LSD that truly works without drivability issues during nice weather. The K5 makes a nice sound with the 383 stroker, but no racing. Just pleasure driving. The Yukon LSD is recommended, or do you have a better solution? Thank you!!

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

Check out Eaton True Trac hellical limited slip which a lot of people like as well.

I live in northern Sweden where there is snow almost whole year. Never had a need for 4WD or AWD, just buy some high end Winter tyre and you are good to go. All those things you went throu in this video you can do with 2WD aswell no problem. It doesnt even have to be truck.

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, parts where you might want a truck is where clearance becomes a factor. Typically trucks have more ground clearance than car or CUVs by design.

Have a 2009 Chevy Silverado 1/2 ton Z71 with posi.Use it for a daily,camping and taking the quad out.Does good on dirt roads.Hectiic on deep sand and mud where momentum is the key.If you know the limits you can roam the Subaru zone.Get rid of the that front aeroplastic spoiler. 12:22

@AnthonyJ350

7 ай бұрын

But I like the air dam look on the front.

Chevy like a Rock

@AnthonyJ350

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

A few years ago I drove a Chevy 1500 on a gravel driveway in the spring. It was a bit muddy, but when I stop I must have sunken Ina bit and was stuck and requires a tow. It was the saddest thing because I did the same thing with a 1998 Saturn SL1 sedan and I was fine. Stock tires. Brand new truck. In the dry you will be fine, but trucks RWD suck because there is no weight in the bed.

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

Also depends on tires, traction device and driver ability. 2WD definitely has limitations.

In my younger days I had 2WD pickups. Never again! In Alaska, 4WD/AWD is a no brainer. I have a 2019 Silverado 1500 and my wife has a 2018 Subaru Outback. Neither has a lift and none is needed for city driving and I don't off road my truck. The Outback has pretty decent clearance and can be used for mild off roading, although my wife will never let that happen to her baby. My truck is more used for towing our travel trailer. I took it to Arizona for the winter and at Quartzsite a few weeks overflow parking for the RV show was in Tyson Wash. I saw lots of FWD and 2WD vehicles stuck in the soft sand. With 4WD I was able to easily make it through the soft sand. For Arizona I have a 2015 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon that I take off road all the time. It's my play toy to go explore old trails. My 2016 Silverado 1500 is going to be moved down to Arizona this summer and I know the 4WD system will get a workout at times. Having a 4WD truck down there will give me the flexibility to go anywhere in the US during the winter months that I'm down there. Quite frankly, there is no room for a FWD or 2WD vehicle in my fleet.

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, for the area you live in and what you do, 4WD makes perfect sense.

Nice channel. Subscribed. I do videos on 2wd trucking in the winter.

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'll check it out!

I own a 2wd 2023 tacoma off road with the rear locker. It's all I need bc I don't have to deal with snow.

@AnthonyJ350

7 ай бұрын

Nice! Thanks for sharing!

Low range is also so you’re not putting too much stress on your diffs, gears, and Axels. When you’re I 4H you’re engine is working hard and not getting as much torque, causing it to bind up, which causes breakages (some of which are very expensive). You can go a lot of places with 2wd, but you’ll never get everywhere a 4wd will get. It just depends on what your needs are as a driver

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely correct! Thanks for sharing your insight!

Hello, what those wheels you have on your 350z. And what size tires and wheels? Thx

@AnthonyJ350

5 жыл бұрын

Here's the video on them.

Excellent Video! You can said it because you have a silverado 😍 and she have the automatically Locking Differential and this make it the best. This is why i love GM and the silverados But I really prefer 4x4.

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

I actually swapped out the G80 for a Yukon Gear Duragrip at a shop. I wanted something more durable for burnouts and abuse. Also it performs much better in corners and the wet because it's always engaged. It does have less lockup ability than a G80 though.

I don't understand by the "traction device" you mentioned at 12:00. Is this something you can install to your truck?

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

Limited slip or locking differentials are examples of traction devices. Preferably professionally installed.

I have a 2x4 I love it, wont go bk to 4x4 again lots of whight in bk an good tiers ur good in the winter..summer take whight out an its good.

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@captaincake4331

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously, take the time to write out a real reply. You sound like an illiterate child.

@SuperDuty250

3 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 what the hell did he just say?

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

@@SuperDuty250 I think his 2WD works great for him with the right tires and weight in the back.

@SuperDuty250

3 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 ohhhhh i see now lol

I live in the country side(Ontario) ....i do have 4x4 but because it was the right price, used and practically rust free.. I only use it 1-2x last winter .....would i find a 4x2, i would have gotten that

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

It's definitely a nice to have if you do have it. I always think about a new truck but this one just serves me so well.

I've been recently considering selling my 1998 ram 3500 2wd (dually) out of frustration...I do a lot of work off pavement and anytime there's even a hint of soft ground or moisture the front end sinks with the heavy diesel in front... Debating either selling the truck or putting a limited slip or locker in the back to help.

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

What kind of tires are on the truck? One thing you can do is reduce the tire pressure up front to help the front end float on top. An Eaton True Trac or Yukon Gear Duragrip will really help (way cheaper than an ongoing truck payment). But if you're in muddy areas for work a lot and you're alone, 4WD might be a necessity.

@racekrasser7869

4 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 I just put on michelin defender LTX's a few months ago...great on pavement but the thing just floats over stuff out back and doesn't dig.

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

@@racekrasser7869 Oh ya those are a highway tire. If you're going off pavement the General Tire ATX all terrain would be much better.

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

@@racekrasser7869 I would try a different tire before swapping trucks. Your truck is still capable.

@FleetTech97

4 жыл бұрын

I’m looking at buying a f350 service truck but it’s rwd dually. But I’m concerned with it getting stuck. Will good tires really help me not get stuck in mud?

I was thinking about getting a 2WD Ford F150 2018 model that switches from RWD to FWD but where I live at it snows about 2 to 5 inches and sometimes like in my Civic I will get stuck because there's no clearance at all would it be okay to get that truck

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

Wow at 2:27 how did you manage to go forward while doing a reverse wheel spin! 😄

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

Magic

I wouldn’t go highways speed in a 2 wheel drive truck in the snow. My 94 Chevy with 4 wheel drive is a tank in 4 high it feels so grippy when all the other cars are sliding around. 2 wheel drive in my truck is pretty bad cuz it’s super light only being a 1500, couldn’t imagine not having the 4 as backup

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't go at highways speeds in any vehicle in the snow. 4WD is definitely waaaaay more stable but won't stop that much better in the snow. It doesn't snow that much where we are and I just add weight to the back of the truck.

@nicholstop8161

4 жыл бұрын

RamblinMan1995 H wouldn’t see why not lol 😂. As long as it isn’t in 4 low she’ll be fine. My Chevy locks the front diff and has a posi in the back so she hops if it’s a lil to hard but other than that it won’t hurt shit.

@lockandloadlikehell

3 жыл бұрын

I drove 45 minutes to the farm 5-6 days a week for 2 years in 2wd with ATs on the highway in mild to heavy snowstorms - no issue, passing spun out SUVs and overtaking the plow trucks that got in my way I never had to drop it into 4wd on the highway. Just have to know how to drive.

Those the general grabber all terrains? How do you like them in terms of wet traction, off road traction, ride quality, and longevity?

@AnthonyJ350

5 жыл бұрын

So far I love the new ATX. The traction on wet pavement is great, pretty quiet tire. They also eject, rocks and mud very well. They are heavy and I can't comment on west because they haven't been on the truck that long.

@nicholasfilion1123

5 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 thanks for the input. I got toyo at2 for my truck and they suck! Lasted 23,000 miles with a 60,000 mile warranty and they will not replace them. They have the worst wet traction I've ever seen. I've gotten used to my truck drifting every time I try to turn or just not moving if I try to pull out on a slight incline. They did have decent traction in mud and loose dirt though. Toyo will never have my business again. I'm pretty sure those general grabbers will be my next tire

@AnthonyJ350

5 жыл бұрын

@@nicholasfilion1123 keep in mind I also had no weight in the back and didn't air down in the video. I think the tires performed great.

@nicholasfilion1123

5 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 do you know what the difference is between the AT2 and ATX?

@AnthonyJ350

5 жыл бұрын

@@nicholasfilion1123 ATX is a new tread design and a different compound I believe because it has the Snow Flake rating

With 2wd, you will be forced to put chains on your tires when driving over the mountains during winter weather. Here in CA, 4wd vehicles are typically exempt from the chains requirement (unless the conditions are extreme).

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

In my area for the local mountains the requirement is snow tires.

@gllsbcdkdmdmsjjjsbbbh

Жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 Vancouver Island?

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

@@gllsbcdkdmdmsjjjsbbbh Lower Mainland

To be honest I’ve never used my 4WD once on my Titan. I know some people need it because they live in extreme climates or they do a lot of aggressive off-road but 99% of the people that own trucks don’t really need 4WD the big disadvantages are gas mileage and maintenance on the vehicle the 4WD systems have additional maintenance parts etc..

@AnthonyJ350

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! It is a good idea to engage it and use it periodically just so parts don't seize.

I have a 2wd truck with lsd and top atr tires. I was about to buy an AWD family car. Kia Stinger. Nearly went with the awd. Almost made the mistake to buy the awd. Pretty cool. Seems like it distributes well but... With LSD on the rwd I thought I wouldnt have to worry much on the rain. Soooo did I go with the rwd or awd? Havent decided yet lol sorry

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

A good Limited Slip with a good tire driving in the rain isn't an issue. It seems General Tire has a really good compound for wet conditions.

@factdesignbr

4 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 so true brother. I really love the awd platform but in case its abit too expensive the rwd withlsd will do a perfect job

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

@@factdesignbr Yup, I've had mine for 13 years. Did some durability mods but the low cost of ownership has allowed me to afford other things. I've never had drivetrain failure. Just premature maintenance intervals.

@factdesignbr

4 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 thats great

4 w/d is not the issue a lot of times it’s lift. off-roading and clearance issues.

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

I agree, we discuss early in the video.

Are you rolling chains in the snow? There about 4 minutes?

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

I just run studded snow tires.

50+ years of driving back country roads, many quite sketchy and ... No! You don't really need 4WD. Whether it was a 2WD or 4WD I always ordered my vehicles with a traction diff when available. 4WD's with traction diffs front and back. I found that the vehicles with 2WD & a traction diff were sufficiently capable except in the most extreme situations one should avoid. My Suburbans, 2WD or 4WD, with traction diffs were superior to pickups. You pay a big penalty with 4WD in fuel MPG and other wear. Another costly item that I too often had and little used except to pull other people out of a predicament was a winch. An interesting thing is that my old 1950 Chevy 1/2-ton with open diff was a traction monster on the farm or the beach or muddy back roads harvesting firewood or rock. Yes it had Compound Low and Town & Country's, but there must have been something about the differential design that must of contributed to its Goat like behavior. And my old VW's would go just about anywhere and the Baja's or Dunebuggies with the split emergency brakes were almost unstoppable. I found that with any vehicle a little application of the emergency brake would help engage differential action to the un-engaged dead wheel. Always wanted to split the emergency brakes on my and other rigs, but never did I just applied a little emergency brake and tried to remember it was on. In summation my 81' GMC 2500HD Crewcab 2WD with a traction diff went over 500,000 miles of muddy work from the Beaufort Sea to Belize through muddy jungle and deep snowy roads and fording rivers and never got stuck. That is a testament to 2WD and a traction diff.

@AnthonyJ350

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience

As someone who regularly tows heavy off pavement, and has to be out in the worst winter conditions, four wheel drive is more for piece of mind. I know I could make it most places with a 2wd truck, but 4wd is so much easier. It is more expensive to maintain, but hasn’t ever come close to getting stuck. If I only had to drive on paved or gravel roads, I would own a 2wd.

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

I completely agree.

Do you need 4WD or AWD for setting a small or medium sized boat into the water?

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

You can use a 2WD truck on a boat ramp but I would have a little extra weight in the back and have recovery straps in the bed just in case. Having a limited slip rear differential and good tires would be a really good idea. Personally if I were going to a variety of different boat launches, I would feel more comfortable with 4WD.

@WiseSilverWolf

4 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 Thanks for the info, im currently in the process of buying a new Toyota Tacoma and I was trying to decide between the SR5 2WD Trim and the Off-Road 4WD Trim. I am going to use it as a daily driver and for hunting + fishing.

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

@@WiseSilverWolf If that's what you plan on doing get the 4WD. You don't know what kind of conditions you'll run into when hunting or how deep into the forest you'll have to go.

@WiseSilverWolf

4 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 Good point, it would suck to get stuck in the middle of nowhere with wild animals lol :P I want to hunt wild hogs but in Florida we also have bears and panthers in the wild.

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

@@WiseSilverWolf I would still install a rear limited slip if the 4WD doesn't have one stuck. Without traction devices they can still get easily stuck.

I want to put a LSD in my truck. It would be so helpful.

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

They definitely work!

That puddle at triangle has claimed many engines including my friend's, that was a bad time to realize the 4WD wasn't working on his WJ.

@AnthonyJ350

5 жыл бұрын

Did the Jeep have some sort of limited slip or locker in the back at least?

My Ranger is 2wd. The city I live in Wisconsin got like 52 inches of snow in February alone. It's also a manual transmission and a 4L, with the torque curve of a Duramax. My life is hell

@AnthonyJ350

5 жыл бұрын

In an area like that, yes 4WD is going to make a lot of sense. While you own that truck weight, air down the rear tires, dedicated snow tires and a LSD will help a ton

@AnthonyJ350

5 жыл бұрын

You try starting in 2nd gear to help reduce torque to get you going?

@theejoeylee

5 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 It's got 3.08s and a weird anti-stall feature. whenever you push the clutch in the RPMs surge up so you're basically dropping the clutch at that point, and with that much gear second is just way too much wheel speed just letting the clutch out. It's very hard without smoking the clutch. Been driving stick for 20 years and this is by far the worst one in the winter. I have alot of sandbags and then I got some Cooper AT3 s. I air them down also. Those tires alone help dramatically..... had a four-wheel drive one and I really miss it. Lot of Hills here in Wisconsin and curves, two wheel drive truck is just too dangerous and those conditions. Especially something like my truck that makes Peak torque under 2,000 RPMs when you cruising it basically wants to break the tires loose without warning

@AnthonyJ350

5 жыл бұрын

@@theejoeylee Ya you need 3.73 or 4.10 in the rear. But in your area I would prefer 4WD with all the hills

Tires are more important than 4wd or 4x4 in the snow

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, they're the only part that touches the road.

@-smp-scientificmethodpersp838

4 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 lol yup, unless you're from the town of bedrock

@MrPAULONEAL

3 жыл бұрын

@@-smp-scientificmethodpersp838 You'd think they would have came up with at least a pedal system...

Im deciding between a 2wd vs the 4x4 silverado. They way im going to use it is daily to school and work and once in a while like 2 times each month i am going to go to the beach. What would you recommend?

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

If you're going to the beach I would get 4X4. You have to air down regardless but 4WD is nice to have in surfaces like that starting from a stop.

@kevinolan3538

4 жыл бұрын

AnthonyJ350 thank you man thanks man I don’t really know much about trucks barely getting into them

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

@@kevinolan3538 Ya for what you're doing a good limited slip Differential and 2WD would have been fine, but as soon as you said beach, 4WD has a lot of value. Just remember it will be more maintenance.

@adrianburns2862

4 жыл бұрын

Check the tides

2wd regular cabs are sweet but not a 2wd 4 door or anything similar

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

You're entitled to your opinion.

@Ben_Lorentz

3 жыл бұрын

That's what I got! Classic style truck.

In my opinion I think 4x4 gives your more confidence in exploring new terrain’s and snowy weather but in most cases 2wd is plenty enough

@AnthonyJ350

11 ай бұрын

I agree, you want 4WD overall. But you also want to invest in quality traction aid devices and tires.

I grew up in a cow ranch. We all had 2WD . Perfectly capable. Only people who need 4WD are people who live in snow

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

I do think people forget trucks back in the day were mostly 2wd and they built this country

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

That's a very good point!

Just take a 4 wheeler or dirt bike in the back. It will give you some weight in the back and you will be able to go place not even a 4x4 truck can go. Good vid tho

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

Good point!

From experience, get a 4wd if you want to go offroading! A 2wd is fun but will leave you in the dust and wanting more! Its also much safer.

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

I agree

Tbh 80-90% of the time u never NEED 4wd, but that 10-20% you’re gonna wish you did! Plus hold their value a bit better. 2wd and a good rear end locker/LSD is perfect for most, unless you get into the muddy stuff. Was on a jobsite while ago, raining, 2wd was sittin there spinning. No thanks!

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

Totally fair statement. I've driven my truck for over 13 years, my next one will be 4X4.

@Rickywwx

2 жыл бұрын

True story! Probs more like 95-99% of the time you don't need it.

i got a 4x2 truck, because 99.9% of the time i don't need the 4x4... the other 0.1 percent, i just dont use it at all...

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

i live where it snows a lot and there are plenty of hairy bushes. I will get a 4x4. Thx

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

4WD makes perfect sense if those are your conditions. My next truck will be 4WD honestly, I've hit the limitations of my truck enough where I feel I could use 4WD now.

You never need a 4WD, until you need it, and then all of the self justification of only needing a 2WD is out the freaking window as you call your friends who have a real truck to help your stuck butt. Not to mention reselling a 2WD is harder because no one wants them.

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

Yup

i got 2wd because 2 is closer to 1 and we all know 1 is number one and 4 is number 4, so only get 4wd if you want to be in 4th place

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

That makes sense...

@Oakleyworld

4 жыл бұрын

your very wise, maybe your the next Buddha or something

@MrPAULONEAL

3 жыл бұрын

1 is the loneliest number that you'll ever do. 2 can be as bad as 1 but the loneliest number is the number 1...

Do u really need a 4x4 living in SoCal ? 2wd Prerunner all u new daily commuter.

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

Makes sense for your area.

Much disappointed. I don't like music on informative article like these. It just takes out the concentration and attentiveness due to unnecessary noises. Great video though, thumbs up.

@AnthonyJ350

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the honesty!

Big foot country

@AnthonyJ350

4 жыл бұрын

Haha, not quite

That was not an accurate measurement dude 😆

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

Which part????

What's the point of that "music"? It's annoying as f...

@AnthonyJ350

3 жыл бұрын

Turn the volume down if you want like it.

Video was waaaaaay too long with way too many pointless and useless sequences. Give relevant information. End video.

@AnthonyJ350

2 жыл бұрын

You can fast forward and skip parts...