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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => 4 Wheel Drives => Topic started by: PineCreek on September 17, 2005, 01:44:00 pm

Title: Fuel mileage
Post by: PineCreek on September 17, 2005, 01:44:00 pm

I',ve got a 78 K25 4x4 that I'm taking on a long (3000 miles) drive. For better fuel mileage is it worth taking off the front drive shaft? I get about 9.5 miles/ gallon so any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: Fuel mileage
Post by: roundedline on September 19, 2005, 09:01:00 am

Is it fulltime 4x4?

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Title: Re: Fuel mileage
Post by: PineCreek on September 19, 2005, 08:37:00 pm

I'm not sure, I don't have to lock the hubs just use the floor shifter to get 4x4. Does that mean full time 4x4? Thanks

Title: Re: Fuel mileage
Post by: roundedline on September 20, 2005, 10:47:00 am

This is just my personal opinion, but if it is full time I wouldn't remove it for that long a drive.  The t-case lubes itself basically by the driveshaft turning.

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