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4WD & AWD systems explained

1372 messages,  Last post on Sep 25, 2009 at 8:26 AM

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What is this discussion about? Chevrolet Suburban, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Subaru Outback, Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder, GMC Envoy, Performance Mods, Tires, Suspension, Transmission, Truck, SUV

#1363 of 1372 Re: Chevy Suburban 2006 LTZ [arrie] by steve_ HOST Apr 19, 2009 (4:49 pm)
Replying to: arrie (Apr 19, 2009 4:18 pm) I once cut a Simca in half with a sabre saw for a guy who said he was going to reroute the brake lines. He never finished anything. This was after tanks, but before skid steers.   But I can still imagine some appeal for independently driven wheels with the power source at the wheel, and electric would be the way to go for that.   Want more power? Just swap out your tires.     Green Car Advisor Replies to this message: ateixeira (Apr 21, 2009 10:44 am)
#1364 of 1372 Re: Chevy Suburban 2006 LTZ [steve_] by ateixeira Apr 21, 2009 (10:44 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Apr 19, 2009 4:49 pm) Cool concept but makes me wonder about the unsprung weight. The suspension would be working overtime on that puppy.
#1367 of 1372 4 wheel drive problems by bielss Aug 02, 2009 (2:22 pm)
I have a 1989 Cherokee, when I shift it into 4 wheel drive the gears engage (hi & low) but not the front axle. Anyone have a guess???
#1370 of 1372 Subaru AWD vs competitors by bigdadi118 Sep 13, 2009 (8:37 am)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooQRxlChvMw   Looks like they are all DIFFERENT
#1371 of 1372 best 4x4 system around? by steve_ HOST Sep 24, 2009 (2:02 pm)
"it looks like Toyota has given the Trail Grade 4Runner as much four-wheel-drive capability as anything else sold in the U.S, giving Toyota the widest and deepest range of serious 4x4s (FJ, 4Runner, Land Cruiser) in the industry."   Is the 2010 4Runner Trail Grade the Best 4x4 Package Sold in the U.S.? (Straightline)   Replies to this message: ateixeira (Sep 25, 2009 8:26 am)
#1372 of 1372 Re: best 4x4 system around? [steve_] by ateixeira Sep 25, 2009 (8:26 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Sep 24, 2009 2:02 pm) Not the best, but one of the best.   I'm impressed that with 270hp on regular octane they still manage a 19mpg EPA combined. With 4WD, no less.   Looks good.

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