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Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp?? [Re: Brutaldudeski] #13690888 09/04/20 01:27 PM
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If you have a 2WD with an open differential as they call it you can have issues. With that only one wheel gets traction. With a limited slip it will transfer the power to the other wheel when the main one loses traction. You can also do a locker rear end to a 2WD. I like 4WD trucks but just never bought one.

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Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp?? [Re: Brutaldudeski] #13691330 09/04/20 09:24 PM
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I can go to AWD with a button push, or full 4WD with a stick. Never used either.

Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp?? [Re: Hookem] #13691431 09/04/20 11:07 PM
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I haul my 190 Skeeter with a Toyota 4Runner. Yesterday was a little concerning as the ramp on Lake Austin was wet from a brief rain shower. I put the tranny in 1st gear, lightly put the parking brake on, and S-L-O-W-L-Y nursed the gas pedal. She got out with a little finagling on my part, but I did smell a little rubber at the top of the ramp. 4WD would have been nice, and I wished I had it at the time, but I did make it out by not high powering. I remembered a thread on TFF about just that situation and how "easy does it on the accelerator" was the answer, and I behaved accordingly.


I got applause and a thumbs up from the landscape guy working on the property next to the park... that was nice.


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Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp?? [Re: Brutaldudeski] #13715678 09/30/20 12:05 AM
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Tough to even find a 2WD truck now days, especially an H/D. My King Ranch has it, but I've never used it.....ever.

Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp?? [Re: Brutaldudeski] #13715841 09/30/20 02:20 AM
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Diablo East boat ramp is a bear with 2WD at a big tournament once that ramp gets good and wet.

Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp?? [Re: Jobie99] #13715876 09/30/20 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Jobie99
Diablo East boat ramp is a bear with 2WD at a big tournament once that ramp gets good and wet.


Walking from the ramp to the parking lot ain't no joke either.

Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp?? [Re: Brutaldudeski] #13716385 09/30/20 06:09 PM
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SLIPPERY RAMPS IN WINTER FROM OTHER LAUNCHING OR RECOVERING AHEAD OF YOU AND GREEN SLIME IN THE SUMMER. 4WD FOR ME ALL THE WAY THANKS. WHEEL SPINNING IS NOT MY FAVORITE SPORT.


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Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp?? [Re: Brutaldudeski] #13716417 09/30/20 06:50 PM
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Plus you never know when you go to a boat ramp and the parking lot is full and you have to pull off of paving and park off road. Seen that a few times this year when everyone was supposed to be working from home!

Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp?? [Re: Brutaldudeski] #13716525 09/30/20 09:26 PM
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Having launched off the bank many times down in Mexico and a few here in Texas, I find 4WD to be extremely helpful. Had an F150 with the electric locker that would handle any slick cement ramp and pretty good on dirt ramps. My present GMC is 4WD with a locker.


Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp?? [Re: Bruce Allen] #13716532 09/30/20 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Bruce Allen
SLIPPERY RAMPS IN WINTER FROM OTHER LAUNCHING OR RECOVERING AHEAD OF YOU AND GREEN SLIME IN THE SUMMER. 4WD FOR ME ALL THE WAY THANKS. WHEEL SPINNING IS NOT MY FAVORITE SPORT.



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Re: 4x4 at the boat ramp?? [Re: Brutaldudeski] #13718711 10/03/20 06:37 AM
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I've launched a lot of places with a 2 but it's much nicer to have the 4x4 if needed. That being said I'll never not have a 4x4. Once those 2 start spinning your screwed.

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