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firedude · 03-06-2008, 03:35 PM

CR gives the GM and Dodge trucks credit for having full time four wheel drive. The Tundra and Titan are panned for not having full time four wheel drive. What exactly do they mean by full time four wheel drive? Does this mean that you can use four wheel drive while driving in the city? Please enlighten me.

Thank you

weird22person · 03-06-2008, 03:38 PM

I know they have an "auto 4WD" setting that it senses wheel slip and will turn the 4wd on when needed.

tundratom · 03-06-2008, 03:59 PM

full time 4wd can be used on dry surfaces

jpnca · 03-06-2008, 04:22 PM

Part time 4wd (regular) will bind the driveline if there isnt any slippage at wheels. Full time 4wd allows for the slippage in the driveline.

4WD vs 2WD: The Differences Between 4x4 And 4x2

tundraman48 · 03-06-2008, 04:37 PM

I Think As Everyone Reads Cr They Place More Stock In The Fact Of What Toyota Is Panned For Rather Than What They Are Praised For. Remember Gm, Ford And Chrysler Has Been Building Full Size Trucks Since George Washington Was In Nickers! So Naturally They Have A Few Things They May Do Different,or Perhaps Even Better. Toyota Is A ( For Lack Of An Better Description) New Kid On The Block. What Does Speak Volumes To Me Is The Fact In Just Its Second Year Of Production The New Tundra Is Motor Trends Truck Of The Year And Forced Gm To Rush It New 2007 Silverado Into Showrooms 13 Months Earlier Than Planned, And They Still Miss The Mark On Towing And Horsepower In The 1500 Silverado And Have Hussle On The 2500's. Let Not For Get The 2500's Cet Fuel Mileage Measured Not In Mile Per Gallon But Telephone Pole Per Gallon. Now Talk To Cr About This, Of Coures You Can Fill Volumes With Things You Don't Read.

dromero5 · 03-06-2008, 10:36 PM

I'm sorry but I like the option of being able to roast the factory BFG's into oblivion when I want. Also when your in full time 4wd your turning the front driveline and gas mileage suffers. I am happy with the traction control in the 2wd mode. I probably would not have but the Tundra if it was an allwheel drive. I think GM and Ford learned their lesson in the late 70's when everyone converted them over to part time.

03-06-2008, 03:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
firedude Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 21	Another Consumer Reports Question CR gives the GM and Dodge trucks credit for having full time four wheel drive. The Tundra and Titan are panned for not having full time four wheel drive. What exactly do they mean by full time four wheel drive? Does this mean that you can use four wheel drive while driving in the city? Please enlighten me. Thank you

03-06-2008, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
weird22person Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 105	I know they have an "auto 4WD" setting that it senses wheel slip and will turn the 4wd on when needed. __________________ 2004 Tundra SR5 4x4 in Natural White -Silverstar Ultra Hi/Lows, and Fogs

03-06-2008, 03:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
tundratom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: az Posts: 302	full time 4wd can be used on dry surfaces __________________ 07 Tundra DCab 4x4 SR5 TRD 5.7L, Leer 180R shell, BFG AT KO LT285-65-18 AirLift Load Lifter 5000 85 VW Westfalia Vanagon (w/ locker and granny gear) 56 VW Ragtop 04 Honda Accord (wifes car)

03-06-2008, 04:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
jpnca Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 2,131	Part time 4wd (regular) will bind the driveline if there isnt any slippage at wheels. Full time 4wd allows for the slippage in the driveline. 4WD vs 2WD: The Differences Between 4x4 And 4x2 __________________

03-06-2008, 10:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
dromero5 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 57	I'm sorry but I like the option of being able to roast the factory BFG's into oblivion when I want. Also when your in full time 4wd your turning the front driveline and gas mileage suffers. I am happy with the traction control in the 2wd mode. I probably would not have but the Tundra if it was an allwheel drive. I think GM and Ford learned their lesson in the late 70's when everyone converted them over to part time. __________________ Dromero5 "Yota till I die"

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03-06-2008, 04:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
tundraman48 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4	I Think As Everyone Reads Cr They Place More Stock In The Fact Of What Toyota Is Panned For Rather Than What They Are Praised For. Remember Gm, Ford And Chrysler Has Been Building Full Size Trucks Since George Washington Was In Nickers! So Naturally They Have A Few Things They May Do Different,or Perhaps Even Better. Toyota Is A ( For Lack Of An Better Description) New Kid On The Block. What Does Speak Volumes To Me Is The Fact In Just Its Second Year Of Production The New Tundra Is Motor Trends Truck Of The Year And Forced Gm To Rush It New 2007 Silverado Into Showrooms 13 Months Earlier Than Planned, And They Still Miss The Mark On Towing And Horsepower In The 1500 Silverado And Have Hussle On The 2500's. Let Not For Get The 2500's Cet Fuel Mileage Measured Not In Mile Per Gallon But Telephone Pole Per Gallon. Now Talk To Cr About This, Of Coures You Can Fill Volumes With Things You Don't Read.

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