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vectorit · 02-24-2011, 02:11 AM

The turning radius is tighter than a rear wheel, thus causing binding on the tire tread and stress on the knuckles.

There needs to be some "give" on the road surface the tread is on.

All my reference is towards the "Old school" straight axle, and four wheel drive components.
The new stuff on cars and trucks with all wheel drive, have much more smarts and technology to keep wheels spinning either under power or not to avoid these old 4wd issues from happening.

02-24-2011, 02:11 AM	#18
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Dumb question about 4 wheel drive on my 72 C20 The turning radius is tighter than a rear wheel, thus causing binding on the tire tread and stress on the knuckles. There needs to be some "give" on the road surface the tread is on. All my reference is towards the "Old school" straight axle, and four wheel drive components. The new stuff on cars and trucks with all wheel drive, have much more smarts and technology to keep wheels spinning either under power or not to avoid these old 4wd issues from happening. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU Last edited by vectorit; 02-24-2011 at 02:17 AM.