bigcitymike

That's an interesting question. I've only occasionally towed and never towed a TT. I figured a 4x4 was preferred because 1.) it seems most who tow TT are doing it with a 4x4 and 2.) some camping spots use dirt paths and I can see that becoming a low traction situation. Also if one goes boondocking, that could get hairy in a 2WD.

2WD should fit the bill 85-90% of the time, but there's got to be a small percentage of time where running 4x4 is the only way to go.

Thoughts?

Nighthawk87

I recently went camping and had to back up my 7000 pound trailer in a dirt spot at an incline. My 2wd spun a bit at first. Then I engaged the locker and it was just fine. Get a 2wd with locker and you'll be fine. Unless you plan to do some serious boo docking.

Atlee

I have the 4x4 currently, and have on every pickup I've owned new since 1985.

I look at this way. I'd rather 4x4 and not need it, than need it and not have it.

I have rarely needed it there have been a few times, I'd have been SOL without it. But that's just one man's opinion.

I accept the fact I paid a premium when I bought the trucks, and I know I pay a premium when pulling. That extra heavy front end does shave some MPG off the average.

ifallsron

Make sure you have good stems. I had a blowout a few years ago and the tire guy said the factory stems were junk and likely caused the failure.

allen796

I would also have to assume that the heavier front end helps balance the load across the pulling vehicle in addition to the WDH. I can honestly say that my 2WD has performed very well for me with the combination of the WDH and the air bags I installed on the rear axle. I don't experience sway and the whole load rides much better! After test driving both the new 2WD and 4WD F150 XLT-3.5 ECO, 3.55 rear end it seems to me that the 4WD is more grounded, it feels much more stout!! Still trying to make up my mind!!!!

normiss

I've always thought it better to have 4x4 when you need it, than not.
It does affect tow rating by about 1000lbs though.

mark waller

Convict Lake, CA

13.

Well for that 10-15% of the time you'll be better with it. As said, better looking at than looking for it when it comes to 4x4...

miniceptor86

I've been driving 53 years, most of it in Iowa and have never owned a four wheel drive vehicle. Until now! Iowa is not noted for hills but here in the northeast corner winding narrow 4-6% grades are very common. When I noticed my sensing and reactions to the Tacoma PreRunner's stepping out on the snowy hill on the way home dulling I knew it was time to add some safety margin with 4wd. And I have taken advantage of the extra versatility in many ways.

Another plus is I don't have my friends questioning my sanity when they found out the Tacoma PreRunner was 2wd. I did take off the tacky FX4 sticker (and very few notice the front fender badge small print) just to keep up the mystique of how I get by with out 4x4 for the others that don't know!

jcb206

Or about 200 lbs.