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Old 12-08-2011, 11:39 PM   #50 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by 66sprint6 View Post
I can see that, but what does that effect on the street? Only thing I try to do is take turns a little wider, especially in parking lots when I have to be in 4wd with the hubs locked in my F150 cause it likes to get jumpy. I wouldnt suggest driving with it on ALL the time in the dry, but its designed to be used when needed without major issue other than normal wear and tear and lowered efficiency. I was out at a boat ramp about 20 miles out of town on a small highway when it started snowin. I hit the first underpass and slid thanks to ice build up. After doin it again on the next bridge I hopped out, locked the hubs, put it in 4 high and went 50 the whole way home. A majority of the time I was on dry ground, but when I passed under a bridge, over a bridge and hit the backroads leading to my house I was SO happy to have it engaged. I guess you just gotta stay away from doin 4wd donuts LOL

Matt
It's not designed for that. If you read your manual, you'll see that it's meant for loose surfaces only.
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