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Help, I can't decide 2wd or 4wd.

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Old 07-10-2011, 07:53 PM
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Under "normal" use, what usually breaks first on a 4wd.

At what mileage do 4wd parts start breaking?

What extra maintenance does a 4wd require?
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Originally Posted by MstgKillr
Under "normal" use, what usually breaks first on a 4wd.

At what mileage do 4wd parts start breaking?

What extra maintenance does a 4wd require?

I'm currently driving a 95' Z71 with 235,000 miles all original and everything still works.

So I really think your worrying to much
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Yeah. The way to break things is to take it and play rough. Normal use will usually not see things broken. I guess stranger things have happened. You have a warranty right?
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Originally Posted by kyle's v
I'm currently driving a 95' Z71 with 235,000 miles all original and everything still works.

So I really think your worrying to much
I guess I am comparing all 4wds to my father's 1999 4wd Blazer. I think his Blazer is the biggest piece of junk GM ever produced. There was always something going wrong with the 4wd.
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I know it isn't GM, but I beat the hell out of my 96 Cherokee Sport 4x4; the front frame broke before any four-wheel-drive component.
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4wd

youll use it if you have it
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Id say 2wd based off of what you said in your first post. Lighter and less expensive sticker price but if you got the dough then 4wd is nice to have.
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if you don't need it now or never needed it, why purchase it. Yes, it is a nice to have when the time comes, how often will this be? if you are worried about not having it, don't put yourself in a situation where you may need it.

I changed from 4wd to 2wd. do I miss it, yes but for the 5 times I may use it during the year, i have learned to live without it.

and if you ever want to regear, half the cost if you have a 2wd!!!
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you live in florida... and want to get a 4wd?
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I live in AZ and bought a 4x4; it never snows here, and very very rarely rains, so I don't need it, but I sure enjoy having it


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