Guys with duallys, how often are you using 4x4? I know it’s a nice option to have but is it necessary? Reason I ask is because there’s quite a difference in price.
4x4 necessary?
Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by procharged392, Jun 29, 2019.
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I only use it In Situations like that. Snow, mud, drive axle not having traction to break you free.procharged392 Thanks this. -
I would say as a hot shot not much. How many loads will you be picking up in the mud or ice? If conditions are that bad it's typically not worth the effort of loading.
A couple other things to consider. The brakes on hot shots typically are not the best, so to drive on ice is even more dangerous. Another thing is while 4x4 typically doesn't break t is something more that could break. Also 4x4 tends to get worse fuel millage.singlescrewshaker, procharged392, Bean Jr. and 1 other person Thank this. -
If you're running a hotshot, and have to run 4 wheel drive, it's probably too tense to travel anyway. I'd go with the 2 wheel drive.
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I have it but it's not necessary until such time it becomes necessary. Usually that is because I was too stupid and did not stay home like I should during the winter ice. If Big rigs was full lockers conditions are already really bad and it's not the place for 4x4 to come out and play.singlescrewshaker, ITHotshot, procharged392 and 1 other person Thank this. -
Back in 2003 I had a 4x4 dodge I ran a hotshot with..
I took the front driveshaft out for fuel mileage reasons and carried it in the tool box in case it became needed.
Although I never needed to put the driveshaft in to get out of trouble, having the low range feature when backing in tight spots or heavily loaded up a hill was absolutely priceless.x1Heavy, procharged392 and singlescrewshaker Thank this. -
4wd is not necessary unless your going to run oilfield I'd say. That being said my front drive shaft u joints wiped out at about 120k. I pulled it on the side of I20 in LA. My truck was manual & I always felt reverse was to fast. Pop the transfer case in 4low, (now effectively 2 low) no more slipping the clutch in reverse. I loved that, would creep at 1.2mph & could back nice & slow into very tight spots.. I too picked up ~.4-.5mpg with it missing..
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It isn’t that you need 4wd as much as you want the front end that comes with the 4wd.
It makes a big difference up front to have the axle system as opposed to just control armsx1Heavy, procharged392 and 24kHotshot Thank this. -
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If you load your trailer right, & keep the drive between 8,500-9500lbs it will get down the road just fine, snow or not..
Funny thing is I buried mine twice with the front drive shaft in, & not once while it was out..x1Heavy and procharged392 Thank this.
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