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Old 02-03-2009, 11:58 AM   #30 (permalink)
wwest40
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Clear up the confusion..

For someone from/in MT 4X4 means a locking/locked transfer case (center diff'l) typically using a dog/spline clutch, and the ability to shift into granny grunt, "low", range. Probably also "mudder" tires and jacked up so high you might need a "step" up.

4WD might be taken the same way.

What you probably mean to say is you want some form of AWD, probably R/AWD for most safety. R/AWD would mean the primary drive is at the rear and some engine torque routed to the front during moderate to heavy acceleration or on adverse roadbed conditions.

An ideal configuration would be a gas/diesel engine to drive the rear and electrics to drive/regen at the front.
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