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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 08:12 PM
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I have a 2001 sport 4x2 XJ and j was wondering how big is the difference in off roading in a 4x4, because I rarely ever get stuck.
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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 09:49 PM
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If you never got stuck your not trying lol.
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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewmp6
If you never got stuck your not trying lol.
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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 10:07 PM
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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 10:16 PM
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2wd will not cut it wear i wheel heck 4x4 is not enuff some times
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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 11:56 PM
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If you can make it in 2wd, it's not wheeling.
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 02:44 AM
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Driving down a dirt road and rock crawling are way different things.
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 11:52 AM
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Night and Day, like stock 4x4 and one setup for hardcore off road. A lot of the time I still get stuck that's why I have a winch.
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 02:22 PM
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Do 4x2s even have low range? I can't imagine off roading here in Colorado without it.
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by apac020
Do 4x2s even have low range? I can't imagine off roading here in Colorado without it.
yes
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 04:58 PM
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There really is no comparison between the two. If you rarely get stuck in 2wd, you are probably sticking to fairly flat trails with minimal mud, rocks, snow, obstacles, etc. introduce any of those things into the equation, and you'll find out very quickly why 4wd is necessary.
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With the recent snowstorm I would not even be able to get in and out of my driveway in 2WD!
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Originally Posted by Rambler65
With the recent snowstorm I would not even be able to get in and out of my driveway in 2WD!
I live in Texas
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Originally Posted by cherokeedude69
I have a 2001 sport 4x2 XJ and j was wondering how big is the difference in off roading in a 4x4, because I rarely ever get stuck.
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo X_J
*I*
major typo
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