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    Quote Originally Posted by bajaben View Post
    Yup. I am military and my next duty station is up there. Really looking forward to moving up there

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    Wait a minute!

    You better consult the manual on that. The 4WD usits are only supposed to be used in slippery conditions. Unless they changed something, you're still going to stretch the drive chain in the transfer. It's my understanding they are NOT 50/50 and I can't see how that would matter. I could be wrong on that with the 4th gens.

    Why on earth would you want to tow in 4wd anyway??? Save that for the camp grounds. There's too many things that can go wrong.

    Just the old crab with too many years of experience talking.

    Come to think of it, I got rid of my 4X4 because I never used it


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    Most of my 4wd use is under 85km/h in the winter. But there's been a few trips across New Brunswick and Quebec hauling a 5-6000 lb trailer in 4wd, cruising anywhere from 40 up to 110km/h. The roads varied so much I didn't want to take it out but the roads at best were always wet. I had one scare when the trailer was blown in to the next lane on black ice, the cross winds were THAT strong. I would have lost it if it wasn't for 4wd and the weight of a Cummins over the front wheels!
    The only thing I make sure of is to be under 80km/h and no power to the wheels when I engage 4HI. I've never seen a maximum speed posted. I remember some of the old square body GMCs used to be full-time fwd. Not sure if they had a max speed posted.


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    Quote Originally Posted by G.rid View Post
    Most of my 4wd use is under 85km/h in the winter. But there's been a few trips across New Brunswick and Quebec hauling a 5-6000 lb trailer in 4wd, cruising anywhere from 40 up to 110km/h. The roads varied so much I didn't want to take it out but the roads at best were always wet. I had one scare when the trailer was blown in to the next lane on black ice, the cross winds were THAT strong. I would have lost it if it wasn't for 4wd and the weight of a Cummins over the front wheels!
    The only thing I make sure of is to be under 80km/h and no power to the wheels when I engage 4HI. I've never seen a maximum speed posted. I remember some of the old square body GMCs used to be full-time fwd. Not sure if they had a max speed posted.
    In those conditions it would be acceptable. But just haulin down a dry road is something else. I've seen the conditions you are talking about in Wyoming. Only did it in 2wd.


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    50 HP tips, upgrade to 351 turbo, 3.42 gears, Twin air compressors, air bags, Remote dual oil filters, Hellwig sway bar, Front Winch. Home made Fuel Heater, BD Exhaust brake with Torque Lock. Tons of TLC

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    So I do understand that 4wd is for slippery conditions only. That is why I asked. In my research for my trip up north, i have read that the roads can be all gravel and washed out. That would the only time I would use it.


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    Anchorage. I am crazy excited to get up there.
    Quote Originally Posted by AKram2500 View Post
    Awesome, Fairbanks or Anchorage?
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    I tow 8k all the time in the winder if the roads are crappy. Never had an issue.
    Dry pavement is another story...

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    Quote Originally Posted by bajaben View Post
    So I do understand that 4wd is for slippery conditions only. That is why I asked. In my research for my trip up north, i have read that the roads can be all gravel and washed out. That would the only time I would use it.


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    As long as the wheels can slip. Mud, sand, gravel, ice, snow, SOS, jello Stuff like that. But dry pavement is a no no


    2003- 3500 RWD Automatic.
    S & B intake, BD Intercooler, Pusher Air Horn, MM3 Double R Tuning, Turbo Timer, electric Flex-a-lite fans, FASS 95,
    50 HP tips, upgrade to 351 turbo, 3.42 gears, Twin air compressors, air bags, Remote dual oil filters, Hellwig sway bar, Front Winch. Home made Fuel Heater, BD Exhaust brake with Torque Lock. Tons of TLC

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    Army EOD (bomb tech) been active duty for 8 years now. Love my job. I plan on being a 20 year guy.
    Quote Originally Posted by Polaraco View Post
    BTW Which Branch? Army Vet. Thanks OHrah

    As long as the wheels can slip. Mud, sand, gravel, ice, snow, SOS, jello Stuff like that. But dry pavement is a no no
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    Re: Towing in 4wd.

    Quote Originally Posted by bajaben View Post
    Army EOD (bomb tech) been active duty for 8 years now. Love my job. I plan on being a 20 year guy.

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    Atta Boy. ARMY

    I used to carry those things in Nam. I wanted to be an engineer and the Army made me a truck driver. Go figure. Hauled all kinds of ordinance. Never went anywhere without a load.

    You have it made being stateside. Keep messing with explosives. LOL


    2003- 3500 RWD Automatic.
    S & B intake, BD Intercooler, Pusher Air Horn, MM3 Double R Tuning, Turbo Timer, electric Flex-a-lite fans, FASS 95,
    50 HP tips, upgrade to 351 turbo, 3.42 gears, Twin air compressors, air bags, Remote dual oil filters, Hellwig sway bar, Front Winch. Home made Fuel Heater, BD Exhaust brake with Torque Lock. Tons of TLC

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