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2x2 vs 4x4

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by HippieLib, Oct 7, 2020.

  1. Oct 7, 2020 at 9:58 AM
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    Brian422

    Brian422 I fell into the pit that is TW

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    term is 4x2 not 2x2 lol. But i would say go with what you need. Many ppl say 4wd just because its only like $3k more and 2 mpg worse. but that's actually not true. If you factor in the amount of money you save on 2mg more over time its a hugeeeeee difference. But i would say if your needing the extra traction go 4wd but if you can get by without it and don't care go 2wd. Your wallet will thank you in the long run.
     
  2. Oct 7, 2020 at 9:59 AM
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    Rottencotton

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    What's a 4x2 ?
     
  3. Oct 7, 2020 at 10:07 AM
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    Tacospike

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  4. Oct 7, 2020 at 10:08 AM
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    I didn’t see any difference is fuel economy after my 4wd conversion. Did you? I tracked it religiously for a year before and after. Tires killed my mpg’s.
     
  5. Oct 7, 2020 at 10:09 AM
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    The problem is that most people don't have the proper clearance or technique while offroading, which ultimately gets them stuck or thrown into a dangerous situation. While I agree that a 4x2 can be very capable, 4x4 will always be superior in every circumstance where traction is an issue.
     
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  6. Oct 7, 2020 at 10:10 AM
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    Desert and mountains = 4x4, you will use it.
     
  7. Oct 7, 2020 at 10:19 AM
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    Grossomotto

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    Probably but you'll get less mpg!

     
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  8. Oct 7, 2020 at 10:33 AM
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    2 wheel drive. 4 wheels, 2 drive wheels. (4x2). 4 wheels, 4 drive wheels (4x4).

    I know you were being facetious, but some may actually need the explanation.
     
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  9. Oct 7, 2020 at 10:47 AM
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    Actually I didn't know. But then again, didn't bother to think about it either. :angrygirl:
     
  10. Oct 7, 2020 at 10:52 AM
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    Oh, well, now you know!
     
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    Go 2x2, kind of bad ass :transformer::bowdown:
     
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  12. Oct 7, 2020 at 11:13 AM
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    I can add a lift. I can learn technique. Adding 4x4? I recommend it be purchased upfront and not done aftermarket.
     
  13. Oct 7, 2020 at 11:16 AM
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  14. Oct 7, 2020 at 11:24 AM
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    FWD is way better in snow than a unloaded RWD pickup. I tend to carry around bags of sand in the winter to offset the problem.
     
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  15. Oct 7, 2020 at 11:24 AM
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    upload_2020-10-7_11-24-40.jpg??? Idk, I drive a Ridgeline
     
  16. Oct 7, 2020 at 11:25 AM
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    Really not sure. I stopped tracking fuel after i got my rear bumper lol
     
  17. Oct 7, 2020 at 11:26 AM
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    Haha, I stopped tracking after going to 33's. Made me anxious at ever fill up.
     
  18. Oct 7, 2020 at 11:28 AM
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    my light usally comes on after 200 plus or minus miles. so i would assume im getting around 10-11
     
  19. Oct 7, 2020 at 11:30 AM
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    4x4 better to have it just in case .
     
  20. Oct 7, 2020 at 11:32 AM
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    Don’t make the same mistake I made.
    Back in 2018 I bought a 2wd drive because I never thought I would
    Need a 4x4. It turns out that I started going to pismo. I got stuck twice on two different occasions so I ended going to Toyota and trading my 2018 for a 2019 4x4.
    Take it from, you never know when you will need the 4x4
     
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