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4x4 necessary for hauling a bass boat? #11106425 09/16/15 03:17 AM
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Need your opinion, I'm truck shopping. How necessary do you think it is to have a 4x4 for towing a bass boat? I've had no problems with my current 2x4 setup. I'd like some seasoned advice.


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Re: 4x4 necessary for hauling a bass boat? [Re: Motomax] #11106436 09/16/15 03:21 AM
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Pulled one for the last forty years with all kinds of two wheel drives. I once even used a Volkswagen beetle to pull a small boat

Re: 4x4 necessary for hauling a bass boat? [Re: Motomax] #11106443 09/16/15 03:23 AM
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Had a 4x4... now have a 2wd... no problemos

Re: 4x4 necessary for hauling a bass boat? [Re: Motomax] #11106446 09/16/15 03:24 AM
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Not needed 99.8% of the time

But the .2% will sure make ya glad you have it


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Re: 4x4 necessary for hauling a bass boat? [Re: Motomax] #11106459 09/16/15 03:29 AM
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4x4 is not necessary. If you are buying new, get a limited slip rear axle. It is definitely worth the money without having the higher maintenance of a 4x4.

Re: 4x4 necessary for hauling a bass boat? [Re: Fish Killer] #11106468 09/16/15 03:34 AM
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Originally Posted By: Fish Killer
Not needed 99.8% of the time

But the .2% will sure make ya glad you have it


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Re: 4x4 necessary for hauling a bass boat? [Re: Motomax] #11106469 09/16/15 03:34 AM
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Yeah but when that time comes and you do need it,it's priceless and that time will come. Always better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

Re: 4x4 necessary for hauling a bass boat? [Re: Motomax] #11106477 09/16/15 03:38 AM
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Thanks guys I appreciate it.


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Re: 4x4 necessary for hauling a bass boat? [Re: Motomax] #11106500 09/16/15 03:47 AM
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Buy a Chevy,we have limited slip rear locking differentials that will get you out of all but 1% of situations.
And when that 1% sneeks up on you, there will surely be one of US guys with a 4x4 that will lend a helping hand.
See some of our reviews and let us know if we can help you out.


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Re: 4x4 necessary for hauling a bass boat? [Re: PowerLizard] #11106560 09/16/15 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted By: PowerLizard
4x4 is not necessary. If you are buying new, get a limited slip rear axle. It is definitely worth the money without having the higher maintenance of a 4x4.

What is the higher maintenance of a 4x4 ?

Re: 4x4 necessary for hauling a bass boat? [Re: Motomax] #11106579 09/16/15 04:30 AM
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Transfer case on front to start with.

Re: 4x4 necessary for hauling a bass boat? [Re: Motomax] #11106614 09/16/15 05:21 AM
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No a 4x4 is not needed typically. During winter months is nice to have cause the the boat ramps may ice or some ramps get slimy during summer. Also during low water levels you may have to use non paved ramp. That's when the 4x4 comes in handy. Now in my family we keep a 4x4 at all times so I always have one, but I do use my wife's truck a 2x to pull my boat and have had few issues with hi way tread tires. I put some good at's and never slipped since then. All in all no it's not needed. And would be happy to help someone out up the ramp if time comes. I keep a tow rope.

Best thing I can tell you though for pulling anything... Get a diesel. I don't want anyone to argue with me either!

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Re: 4x4 necessary for hauling a bass boat? [Re: Motomax] #11106630 09/16/15 06:00 AM
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Unless you plan to do most of your fishing in the dead of winter, no definitely not......


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Re: 4x4 necessary for hauling a bass boat? [Re: Motomax] #11106640 09/16/15 08:25 AM
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Nope.
Not here either. I've had both, prefer the 2 wheel drive, w/ towing package, limited slip - and fished tournaments in N. Idaho for 6 years. Never needed it. Of course up there, in the winter - I ran studded snow tires & a 500 lb. weight in the truck bed.

Re: 4x4 necessary for hauling a bass boat? [Re: Motomax] #11106663 09/16/15 10:21 AM
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I have a 4x4 and has saved me. But like others has said 2x4 should be just fine.


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