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LSD or 4WD or both?

06-03-2003, 12:22 AM

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mojaveJoe

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LSD or 4WD or both?

OK...my first brother-in-law with his 2000 CTD LSD dually is telling me I should reconsider buying a CTD 4WD SRW. His position is that the 4WD front end is maintenance intensive. Steering linkage wears out, extra moving parts, lower mileage etc etc. My second brother-in-law has already replaced some steering linkage in his 4WD front end on his 2000 CTD short bed.

Wondering if you guys with LSD or 4WD or both would share you're experiences with 4WD problems needing attention down the road. Mileage drawbacks etc.

If Im going to tow a 12,000 5er (seldom in snow) with a SRW HO 48RE with LSD, will I wish down the road that I had got the 4WD also?

All input appreciated and considered. Almost time to order, so this is a biggie to resolve now.

Thanx, Joe

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