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bhectus
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They make steering stabilizers for that exact reason. :) |
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john b
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Most people who have installed a locking differential in a front axle have learned why this is not a factory option and now keep their thumbs outside the steering wheel.
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IAughtNaut
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Funny I thought the same thing, except it doesn't have nearly enough miles...and the third row of seats would have to come out to make room for recreating equipmunk. |
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TRBenj
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That sounds like something JoeinNY would buy... except for the whole "everything works" part! Got any pics? Any rust? |
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phatsat67
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Tim, I only have one boat but my rig still doesn't match :(. haha. My truck will clash horribly with the orange boat!
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Smithfamily
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If anyone is looking for a good "tow vehicle", I have a nice 1996 Suburban 4x4, for sale CHEAP! $2900. 146k, Third row seats, cold dual ac, runs great. PM me and I will forward pictures. Everything works, I bought a newer one. In Orlando.
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quinner
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TRBenj
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Ha, too late for the "fewer boats" thing... and I could never keep up with a 1 tow vehicle to boat ratio! I'll have to settle for a neutral color on the truck- it may not match them all, but at least it wont clash.
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gun-driver
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Tim the way I see it you can go one of two ways... less boats or more tow vehicles |
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TRBenj
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Yeah, not too many vehicles out there that offer the ability to fully lock both front and rear axles. I can think of a bunch that will allow you to lock the rear, which is usually enough... Tacoma, a few of the Jeep 4x4 systems, etc. Ive had to lock up my center diff on my 4th gen 4Runner plenty of times, and it does just fine. Disabling the stability control is half the battle- it cuts throttle to zero when it detects wheel spin, so its useless under low speed, high slip conditions (mud, snow, etc). Once moving on the road, I always unlock and let the VSC do its thing. A-TRAC is always on regardless of the center diff and while its no locker, it does use the ABS to slow down a spinning wheel so a non-spinning wheel may gain traction. For the most part, I dont have any complaints with the system.
You guys with only one boat have the luxury of being able to match color schemes on your tow rigs! |
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phatsat67
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When dodge brought back the Power Wagon they installed electric front and rear lockers. They also installed sway bar disconnects.
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M3Fan
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My 3rd Gen 4 Runner had the ability to lock the center AND rear diff which was pretty awesome (and had the separate shifter for the xfer case). The 4th Gen one I have now just allows for locking the center diff with the push of a button, which though handy I've never "had" to use. It does plow nicely through the snow with the center diff locked but at the cost of disabling stability and traction control FWIW. |
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wwchevy
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[QUOTE=C-Bass] Love the older trucks pulling older boats. Awesome.
For tow: 05 Avalanche Z71 Small Block Chevy in the truck, Big Block Chevy in the boat- still kicking myself for not buying that boat *&^%$#@)*&^ |
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bhectus
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Ford's locking e-diff is awesome! |
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phatsat67
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Nice boots Bret! There is a lot of Merica' in that photo. Football stuff, boots, a truck, a Nautique vest, and an American flag haha.
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harddock
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My 2010 F25O has a differential lock so I can get a 3x4 out of it. Good enough for most stuck situations.
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gun-driver
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Here's my rig with the '95
Now continuing on with the 4x4 discussion, I don’t think there is a true 4x4 available on the market today. I’ve been driving 4 wheel drives since 1975 my first being a ’67 Jeep Commando with lockers front and rear and have also owned a real 4x4. IIRC the phrase 4x4 was coined from the old power wagons when they came with a 4 speed manual transmission along with a 2 speed transfer case with the transfer shifter mounted on the hump next to the gear shift. In the transfer case you could select 2 wheel high, 2 wheel low, 4 wheel high and 4 wheel low with a neutral in between the 2low and the 4 high. Hence a 4speed next to a 4 speed transfer = 4x4 The crap they call 4x4 now isn’t even close to the original meaning. |
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phatsat67
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Took you a while Bret ;). You just can't hear it hunting for gears with those knobby hunt'n tires.
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bhectus
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Sold my Tundra a few months ago but it was a great truck and capable tow vehicle which was trouble-free for 100k+ miles
Moved to a '13 F-150 4x4 and it seems to handle the towing duties a little better, even with the bigger tires it doesn't hunt for gears as much as the Tundra did. Lot more interior room as well which is nice for extra storage. |
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I can see it's going to be a long winter.....
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You should bond that Ion to an Atom skier!
There is no monopoly on nerdy! |
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john b
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Is my car still an Ion if it won't hold a charge? Help, I can't stop! |
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1970 Mustang "Theseus' paradox"
If everyone else is doing it, you're too late! |
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john b
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1970 Mustang "Theseus' paradox"
If everyone else is doing it, you're too late! |
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Hansel
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Ba-Dum-Tish!!! Where did you pick up that uber-nerdy joke?! :) |
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john b
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I corrected myself above. I am sorry for the confusion, I mistook a comment about the 6 cylinder to be about the 318.
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1970 Mustang "Theseus' paradox"
If everyone else is doing it, you're too late! |
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Captain Nick
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Wow that's an impressive amount of miles. I'm like you I always change my oil every 3K miles. |
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Live life to the fullest!
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Captain Nick
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Well thank you I'm glad that you are enjoying this thread. |
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Live life to the fullest!
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john b
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It was a few days after the GL reunion. I think it was about the 18th. Lets give thanks for GMO!
Hollywood and Gary own this thread with those crackered down breezers! |
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1970 Mustang "Theseus' paradox"
If everyone else is doing it, you're too late! |
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Good year for crops here too! Knee high by the 4th of July? Must have been later. |
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