4x2 Vs 4x4

jro909 · January 26, 2011

whats really tougher as a platform? flat and simple question...i'm not saying offroad, i'm saying in a day to day durability stand point..i mean we have torsion bars vs coils..i think the output shafts are different? maybe the axles? maybe i'm looney?

oldschool327 · January 26, 2011

Let me first hit the Apple stand on the corner and make a stop at the Orange tree across the road....

There is more running gear in a 4x4 that is purposely built to handle the terrain that we call offroad. This inherently makes them more suseptable to a higher "repair" rate and could be misconstrued as less durable when you say "day to day". My day to day is different than yours as it is the next guy. You run a 4x2 down the same terrain some guys run there 4x4 down and vice versus we will have different outcomes always.

With that said the newer 900 series are built so close nowadays with same Frame/engines/trannys/rear end options along with a near identical front end (all strut type) that we could not possibly come to a solid conclusion only an opinion.

[email protected] · January 26, 2011

That's just a tough question, I like my torsion bars and they're adjustable and whatnot, but coils make for a hell of a smoother ride. I don't think there's much of a durability issue either way.

chas0218 · January 26, 2011

When purchasing a vehicle these are the 3 things I consider most important. I think each has their pros and cons. This all depends on the region in which you use your truck as well.

Ride Quality = 2WD

Towing = 4WD

Reliability = Both

Mckenzie · January 26, 2011

My 4WD has been pretty good to me so far, considering the miles its got on it(192000).

My dads 2000 silverado extended cab has been SUPER reliable. It has 165,000 miles on it and literally nothing has broke. But then again it hasn't been used like my truck.

nickvrebel · January 26, 2011

*the GMT900 has coil over strut suspension on both 4wd and 2wd, so there is no difference

*the only difference in the output shaft between a 4wd and 2wd is the length, the only reason the length is different is because there is a transfer case mounted on the back of the transmission that takes up some of the space between the transmission and rear axle.

*the rear axles are the same, granted the gear ratio choices and likelihood of finding a locker in it may be different, but they can be the same, depends on options

now, define "Tougher" I'm not really sure what you would be looking at to gauge "toughness"