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2wd vs 4wd

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Ac91, May 12, 2018.

  1. May 12, 2018 at 7:58 AM
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    YEP...2 times in 4 years is not very much. Maybe your brother should trade it in for a 2WD when the time comes. Should be able to get a decent trade in value.
     
  2. May 12, 2018 at 8:00 AM
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    He’s talked about it and after doing the math I think the amount of money spent is what’s gonna push him over to 2wd he does a lot of hvac contractor work so he sees 0 rough terrain or mud
     
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  3. May 12, 2018 at 8:36 AM
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    Exactly. I get it if you're a hard core off roader, or live somewhere with snow, ice and mud. For me personally though, that money is better spent elsewhere.
     
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  4. May 12, 2018 at 8:37 AM
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    Something I haven't seen posted here yet: the tundra 4wd will need a little more maintenance than a 2wd, but you're highly unlikely to need anything resembling $7k in repairs
     
  5. May 12, 2018 at 8:44 AM
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    The only maintenance "should" be diff/transfer case gear oil changes.
     
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  6. May 12, 2018 at 8:44 AM
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    It wasn’t $7k in repairs it was the price difference vs 2wd plus maintenance and 1-2 repairs I think plus he put over 140k miles in 4 years so changing diff fluid etc will add up
     
  7. May 12, 2018 at 8:47 AM
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    You'd likely recoup most, if not nearly all of the price difference between 2wd/4wd when trading in/selling.
     
  8. May 12, 2018 at 8:50 AM
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    Maybe in areas where needed but in my area used 2wd and 4wd is not much price difference but either way I’m glad I have it even though I probably won’t ever really need it
     
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  9. May 12, 2018 at 9:13 AM
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    My truck is 2wd. Lifted and looks BA. :thumbsup: I don’t tow anything and I live in t city.. I’ve pulled my friends jetskis a few times and launched on the boat ramps. No Problems.. me personally. I never thought at all about 4x4 since I don’t tow and never did in my last 2 Trucks either. Take into consideration that if you’re planning on lifting or doing lots of mods, it’s you have to usually do and pay 2x as much. Just my opinion..
     
  10. May 12, 2018 at 9:31 AM
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    My '02 is my work truck, it is a 4WD 4.7L.
    My '07 is my daily driver, it is a 2WD 5.7L.

    No off road, and no heavy snow that lasts more than 30 hours.
    I use 4WD often when servicing water systems, it is very handy.
    There have been ZERO problems since I purchased it 14 years ago.
     
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  11. May 12, 2018 at 9:35 AM
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    I have a 2wd Tundra with lift & all Terrain 35s. I Drive more during Chicago winter than summer. No issues in snow may be due to all terrain tires. I don't go off roading in Tundra, did in the past with other 4x4 but realized its better to have a toy for off roading then a daily driver. No problem with

    1. Towing
    2. Driving on trails
    3. Driving in summer
    4. Driving in Snow
    5. Driving in Rain

    but then again, I am a firm believer in betting on jockey than the horse so it all depends.......
     
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  12. May 12, 2018 at 11:43 AM
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    This^

    A locking rear is invaluable on a 2wd.
     
  13. May 12, 2018 at 11:26 PM
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    My is a 2015 Tundra 4x4 first 4wd I live in east Texas, don’t really need 4wd but in this area 4wd are very popular so I will help in selling if need to be, an if I need it I have it. And love the lift and tire and wheels. Don’t think I will go muddin in it being a 1794. Was talking to someone the other day he said most people don’t lift the 1794 - I guess it is because after spending so much on them, I love my.
     
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  14. May 13, 2018 at 4:16 AM
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    I put a TRD / Kazuma posi in the rear of my '02 4WD, and now I'm looking at putting an Auburn posi in my 2WD '07.
     
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  15. May 13, 2018 at 4:47 AM
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    I wouldn’t even consider a truck without 4wd. I would regret buying a Dodge though $7k on maintenance? What a piece of junk!
     
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  16. May 13, 2018 at 5:17 AM
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    $7k on price difference vs 2wd maintenance and 1-2 repairs I believe not $7k for only maintenance
     
  17. May 13, 2018 at 5:22 AM
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    $3k price difference for Tundra 4wd
     
  18. May 13, 2018 at 5:24 AM
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    Even at $3k it’s just not worth it to some people I have it for peace of mind better to have it and not need it than vice versa some people genuinely have no need for 4wd
     
  19. May 13, 2018 at 5:26 AM
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    A lot of people have no need for a truck either
     
  20. May 13, 2018 at 5:27 AM
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    People will get what they want with their money if they wanna buy it not my business nor do I care
     
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  21. May 13, 2018 at 5:31 AM
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    So I guess the point of this whole thread is buy what you want who cares!
     
  22. May 13, 2018 at 5:32 AM
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    Are you serious? I simply asked if any 4wd owners who never use it have regrets on going 4wd over 2wd?
     
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    Even if they don't use it, owners of 4WD trucks need to exercise their 4WD system periodically to keep it lubricated. 4WD gives you more capability, but the trade-offs are added weight, cost and maintenance. If I could only have one Tundra, it would have 4WD.
     
  24. May 13, 2018 at 5:52 AM
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    If you don't plan to offroad, then 4wd is a waste of money specifically in the Tundra's case. You just have to be a little more careful with the possible situations you get into. 2wd will get out of situations where one tire loses traction due to lose gravel, mud etc. Let atrac and alsd do their magic. You are always carrying more weight, driveline friction even when the front diff is free wheeling. The weight costs you mpg and wear and tear on driveline components.
    My wife's 4wd is to replace our road trip land cruiser for shorter trips which means it needs 4wd since we take the unbeaten path for the views, camping etc. My personal 2wd does everything i need, i can drive it as a 'pre runner' in the desert but if it rained i will NOT take it offroad. It's less maintenance, more fun to toss around as it is lighter, gets better gas mileage and hauls just as well as the 4wd ( year for year a 2wd has higher payload and tow capacity then 4wd )
    If you are not offroading, put the cost difference into something else, get some TRD PRO shocks for instance. I would prefer to drive a 2wd with PRO shocks that's leveled and smoother ride vs a 4wd with offroad or black shocks.
     
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    My previous Ram was 2wd it was a hunk of crap but I never got stuck with it anywhere there was some sketchy moments but not not once in 2 years of ownership did I have to call a tow truck to come save the day even towing and boat ramps. But for my tundra i figured It’s a just in case scenario even though I will probably never have to use it hell here where I live it’s like 2 to 1 ratio of 2wd trucks to 4wd
     
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    I really hope that is a photo shopped picture
     
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  27. May 14, 2018 at 7:01 AM
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    Do you still need to turn off the nanny LSD after installing the Auburn posi, or is that button deactivated?
     
  28. May 14, 2018 at 7:09 AM
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    Unless you live somewhere it never snows and you never go off-road, 2WD trucks don't make any sense. I have never understood 2WD trucks. Just go buy an old Ford Ranchero or something.
    Plus, the 2WD are lower to the ground - they look goofy.
     
  29. May 14, 2018 at 7:09 AM
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    The Auburn works independently. It will always be active. The simulated LSD will also be active unless you turn it off or pull the fuse.
     
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  30. May 14, 2018 at 7:21 AM
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    You pretty much summed up my brothers situation never off roads and we haven’t had significant snow here in the dfw area for maybe 4 years if I’m thinking correctly plus he has a Audi he daily drives
     

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