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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 11:47 AM
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Noob question (come on in, free jokes at my expense) :-)

When in 2WD mode, which wheels are powered? (Feeld like rear) If it's true what is the logic behind using rears in a front heavy SUV?
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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 11:49 AM
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yup rear, now delete the post before anyone else sees he he.
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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 12:09 PM
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Too late

actually, that's what's nice about this place. You can ask a stupid question and not get completely trashed for it.

Maybe some teasing but all in good fun.
I've had more than my share of moments and I haven't been flamed (yet)
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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 12:18 PM
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Great to know But what about the logic for using RWD?
Trucks would be loaded in the back when loosing traction.
Sports cars would be transferring weight to the back when launching. And SUV?
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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 12:23 PM
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You already said the reason, trucks are rear wheel drive because of traction with a load, look at a picture of an 85 4runner, it is a truck with a canopy and seats, the 4runner up until this year has been built on the same platform as the toyota trucks so it has been rear wheel drive.
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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 12:34 PM
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Yes that makes sense, but to me it just seems that in most situations an SUV would still be nose heavier, especially with the V6 and V8 they put in them now.

Since I'm the topic of being a noob heh, does a stock '99 SR5 fm/cass deck have controls for a CD changer? Prewired somewhere maybe?
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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 01:50 PM
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Only the left wheels, but the right wheels if your in Australia.
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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 02:31 PM
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Wouldn't the RWD also be because in the 70's and 80's RWD was the standard, actually, In the 80's FWD started rolling more. But also, I would think that the rear diff cases are stronger and already proven to last a while, so you can put more wear and tear on them. Plus its easier to put power to the rear wheels than the front wheels, with how the engine is oriented in our pickups/4runners. Or am I
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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 03:57 PM
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Re: Noob question (come on in, free jokes at my expense) :-)

Originally posted by 4RUNR
When in 2WD mode, which wheels are powered? (Feeld like rear) If it's true what is the logic behind using rears in a front heavy SUV?
You might want to post this question here.

Got a nomex suit?
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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 04:27 PM
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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 04:31 PM
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Re: Re: Noob question (come on in, free jokes at my expense) :-)

Originally posted by Cebby
You might want to post this question here.

Got a nomex suit?
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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 05:00 PM
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Well what's really funny is that I can challenge most advanced rigs there with my own 2 feet (with high heels on to make it interseting)

No, just kidding, offroading is cool
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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 06:28 PM
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Originally posted by 4RUNR
Well what's really funny is that I can challenge most advanced rigs there with my own 2 feet (with high heels on to make it interseting)

No, just kidding, offroading is cool
Youre wearing high heels?
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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 06:34 PM
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Only when I have the pantyhose on
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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 07:57 PM
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Originally posted by 4RUNR
Only when I have the pantyhose on
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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 10:46 PM
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Only when I have the pantyhose on
We need pics man, pics.....oh wait a minute.....:pat: :pat:



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Old Jun 23, 2003 | 05:03 AM
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Originally posted by metal22lica
We need pics man, pics.....oh wait a minute.....:pat: :pat:



ARE YOU NUTS??? NO PICS! NO PICS!!!
Oh wait....... 4RUNR COULD be female. I know I'll get "flamed" for not being "PC", but lets go with this:
Pics if you're female
NO PICS if you're male..... what size pumps you wear?
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Old Jun 23, 2003 | 05:09 AM
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hmm..looks like this thread has a chance of getting shut down by the mods...
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Old Jun 23, 2003 | 01:40 PM
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Originally posted by JGage
Only the left wheels, but the right wheels if your in Australia.
Yeah, and I heard you spin out on ice the opposite direction over there too... kind of like the toilets going the wrong direction.
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Old Jun 23, 2003 | 05:52 PM
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Re: Noob question (come on in, free jokes at my expense) :-)

Originally posted by 4RUNR
When in 2WD mode, which wheels are powered? (Feeld like rear) If it's true what is the logic behind using rears in a front heavy SUV?
The spare wheel and the steering wheel are the only ones that get power in 2WD.

Last edited by keisur; Jun 23, 2003 at 05:53 PM.
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