Why The Shit...

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08/18/2016 at 15:49 • Filed to: None

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Would someone lift a RWD truck?

It looks really fucking nice, which is what got my attention and it has the 5.7. But then I read a little further into it to try and see why it was so cheap. What do you know, it’s RWD. What?

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DISCUSSION (40)


Kinja'd!!! AfromanGTO > jkm7680
08/18/2016 at 15:52

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There was more lifted non 4X4 trucks than 4X4 in my area.


Kinja'd!!! CalzoneGolem > jkm7680
08/18/2016 at 15:52

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4wd goes up.

2wd goes down.


Kinja'd!!! My bird IS the word > jkm7680
08/18/2016 at 15:54

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why would anyone lift a truck that they will never drive offroad (I.E. most of the people who live around me?) because they are dumb, and because a big truck allows them to intimidate other drivers.


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > CalzoneGolem
08/18/2016 at 15:54

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that x100


Kinja'd!!! PatBateman > jkm7680
08/18/2016 at 15:54

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More redneck vanity, less available cash/credit for the transfer box.


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > AfromanGTO
08/18/2016 at 15:54

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ew but why


Kinja'd!!! Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > jkm7680
08/18/2016 at 15:56

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Kinja'd!!! Gamecat235 > jkm7680
08/18/2016 at 15:57

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Well, not for this application, but there’s more than a few out in AZ. Wannabe, and actual, trophy trucks / desert runners / pre-runners are typically RWD, and for many applications, are lifted. =P

#contrarianbynature


Kinja'd!!! Party-vi > jkm7680
08/18/2016 at 15:58

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Because race truck


Kinja'd!!! Future next gen S2000 owner > jkm7680
08/18/2016 at 15:58

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You think Bro-Trucks go off-road? Lulz


Kinja'd!!! Saracen > jkm7680
08/18/2016 at 15:59

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Because image.

Problem with 2WD trucks is that one day you’ll wish you had 4WD. I found some NICE diesel trucks that were 2WD, but I couldn’t do it.

On that note...I think a small lift is in my truck’s future. Because the Icon 2.5" lift kit supposedly has REALLY good ride comfort.


Kinja'd!!! Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Gamecat235
08/18/2016 at 16:00

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I reached all of the same spots in Bull Dog, Butcher Jones, and Sycamore as my friends w/ 4WD trucks in my stock RWD ‘05 4Runner SR5, albeit sometimes by a slightly different route. :)


Kinja'd!!! Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Saracen
08/18/2016 at 16:01

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Most 2WD diesels end up being used as tow vehicles.


Kinja'd!!! Saracen > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
08/18/2016 at 16:02

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and there are times when towing that you’ll wish you had 4WD.


Kinja'd!!! SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > jkm7680
08/18/2016 at 16:02

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You’ve never been to Florida apparently.


Kinja'd!!! Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Saracen
08/18/2016 at 16:05

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I really wanted the Total Chaos 2" kit when I had my 4Runner

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Kinja'd!!! Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Saracen
08/18/2016 at 16:05

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True


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
08/18/2016 at 16:06

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I have many times.


Kinja'd!!! TheRealBicycleBuck > jkm7680
08/18/2016 at 16:07

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I dunno.

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Kinja'd!!! atfsgeoff > jkm7680
08/18/2016 at 16:09

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You’d be surprised how capable a RWD truck with a limited slip diff is.


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > Saracen
08/18/2016 at 16:10

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Ooh yes! A 3 inch lift would look grea!


Kinja'd!!! Saracen > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
08/18/2016 at 16:18

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That looks sick


Kinja'd!!! not for canada - australian in disguise > jkm7680
08/18/2016 at 16:21

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I really don’t see why people buy non-4x4 trucks that aren’t base models full stop. Around here they’re pretty much nonexistent.


Kinja'd!!! MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > CalzoneGolem
08/18/2016 at 16:30

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Ahem

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Kinja'd!!! Ash78, voting early and often > jkm7680
08/18/2016 at 16:30

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If you boil it down, why would anyone buy a 2WD truck at all. I can see a need for some extra ground clearance, but not extra traction. For example, the curbs at Costco are like 7" or 8" high, much worse than Target.


Kinja'd!!! MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > jkm7680
08/18/2016 at 16:31

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Not all lifted 2WD trucks are bro-dozers

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Kinja'd!!! Arrivederci > jkm7680
08/18/2016 at 16:39

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Because Brodozer.


Kinja'd!!! shop-teacher > jkm7680
08/18/2016 at 16:49

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Because prerunner.

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Kinja'd!!! BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > Saracen
08/18/2016 at 17:02

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Except I've never really wanted 4WD on my truck. Never needed it, adds more weight and complexity.


Kinja'd!!! Saracen > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
08/18/2016 at 17:07

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Like I said, some day you’ll wish you had it.


Kinja'd!!! Scott > jkm7680
08/18/2016 at 17:19

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I know some 4wheels that actually think 2wd is better for train driving than 4wd. Less hardware hanging down to get hung up or to brake and leave you stranded. They are a very small group, but some people do think a 2wd truck is better than 4wd.


Kinja'd!!! Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy > jkm7680
08/18/2016 at 17:32

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Because RWD is cheaper and most of these trucks never see the dirt anyways. Sad, but true.


Kinja'd!!! PS9 > jkm7680
08/18/2016 at 17:39

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Hey man, those mall parking lot speed bumps ain’t nothin to fuck wit, yo.


Kinja'd!!! Frenchlicker > Saracen
08/18/2016 at 19:26

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After driving a diesel 3500 once and touching light mud I am willing to say I would never get a diesel that isn't 4x4.


Kinja'd!!! Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > jkm7680
08/18/2016 at 21:03

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If you’re going to buy something as massive as that — it HAS to be 4x4 imo. Who would do such a thing??


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/18/2016 at 22:14

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I totally agree


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > not for canada - australian in disguise
08/18/2016 at 22:16

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That too. Like why buy a $65,000 diesel F-250 that isn't 4wd? It's not a money issue.


Kinja'd!!! JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
08/19/2016 at 06:33

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You stole my comment!


Kinja'd!!! JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > jkm7680
08/19/2016 at 06:36

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That’s a massive amount of trucks down by me.

It’s all about the look. Not at all for the practicality


Kinja'd!!! SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > jkm7680
08/19/2016 at 08:15

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2WD brodozers are pretty much the official vehicle of the state.