4x4 Vs. Locking rear diff

maybe you need to learn how to drive... you can't compare a AWD Subaru to a 2wd Tacoma... the Subie is awesome but a 4x4 Tacoma will out perform an AWD subie in all offroad/snow conditions due to clearance and 4x4 is superior offroad than Awd.

 

yes thats why I worded the post the way I did.

Perhaps read the post before being an insulting dick.

 

Fixed.

At least a passenger car has power where the weight it.

 

haha, my bad

 

4x4

 

I've owned a prerunner and a 4x4 tacoma, hands down the 4x4 is way better for winter. But in saying that I personally don't think 4x4 are great winter vehicles cause you're not always in 4x4. I've been caught a number of times hitting slippery patchy snow conditions or black ice and almost ending up in ditches cause. Thank goodness for VSC. That's probably why someone mentioned the Subaru is better as it's a true AWD.

 

I'll be on my way back home before you get a mile crawling threw the mud.

 

On a different note there is TC depending on what year he has. I haven't driven mine in snow but it couldn't be worst than wet Georgia clay.

 

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I have a 4x2 with a rear locker and it is good ... but a regular 4x4 would probably be best for your situation.

I would have gotten a 4x4 (probably with a locker) if I really needed it ... but in the south ... I have no need for it since I don't do snow or heavy duty off roading.
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Regardless, for our area you need 4x4. Going from a subie to a 2wd truck would be a horrible move.

Plus if you do decide to get into 4wheeling, a 2wd isn't going anywhere around here, ... except places you could already go in your Subie. I don't care how fast these jonnies think they drive on flat desert roads, it's not going to do any good here.

 

Again if ther OP is not going to trash their truck in the mud for "fun" or go rock crawling there is no need for 4WD. Most vehicles snow country are not 4WD trucks, Many are FWD and AWD and they do just fine.


For most everyday driving a 4WD is not needed. Its for those who want to rock crawl and play in the mud. even in that regard the extra two drive wheels are helpful. For most off roads on dirt not necessary. In snow I have driven both and rear wheel drive was fine in the hills of the Ozark

 

4x4 OP

 

Agreed. He never mentioned one thing about hardcore off-roading so the truck should do fine for the situations he will encounter. Not to mention get him props from the ladies and not the zit-faced-16yo's at HIN.

 

A prerunner is not FWD or AWD. The weight is on the front wheels, not the back. A RWD truck will be worse than a FWD or AWD car. OP go for the 4x4 if you live in an area with snow.

 

Hey LA how about you take one hand off your keyboard and the other of the rolled up sock on your deal -- G? No one asked for readers inspired by brains clogged with bong resin.

 

Go for a 4x4. Locked rears in Ice are squirrely as all get out.

 

Are you two clueless... he lives in tahoe where it snows a TON... his only real option is a 4x4 a 2wd will be worthless especially when chain control is in effect and he's not allowed to use the highway (4x4 or chains only) additionally, most back roads don't get plowed right away... a 2wd truck will not work.

 

SC and Florida

 

Agreed. The bed is too light for serous traction in the snow. Need some sand bags there and a set of chains.
or just get a 4WD.....Which are not bullet proof in the snow either.

 

seriously, 4x4 has a ton of uses other than just fun offroading... snow and ice are just one of the main reasons, btw, There is snow and ice in Tahoe 50% of the year!

You won't understand since you live in the south...