Anyone else think fulltime 4x4s are cool.

[jdl71]

My '78 has a 203 and I've got no interest in changing it.

[malibu795]

i run a 203 in my 75 love it. it works even better with 4.10/4.10 (mpg even went up)then 4.09/4.1 or 4.1/4.11

love to get my hands on a  NVG242AMG(HMMWV case)

205 made a name for themselved on several fronts.
deeper low ranges by swapping gear sets.
being short
and twin sticking to control f/r independtly without getting out side the vehicle.

the downside to the 203 is the power divider breaks when large tires and power are thrown at it

[VileZambonie]

I'm all set with full time 4wd. I see no advantage in my driving style or for any useage having full time 4wd for a street driven truck even if it sees snow and mud. It was old technology that was marketed for not having to get out of the truck to lock the hubs. It was a luxury lol

[jdl71]

I'm all set with full time 4wd. I see no advantage in my driving style or for any useage having full time 4wd for a street driven truck even if it sees snow and mud. It was old technology that was marketed for not having to get out of the truck to lock the hubs. It was a luxury lol

That's exactly right. I've got a '79 sales brochure and they tout it as an advantage over "part-time" 4wd.

[Irish_Alley]

then why wouldnt they just put auto hubs on a 205

[Cabcorner]

They did put autolocking hubs on the  205 when they came out with them in the early 80's (on one tons) and what did the sales brochures say in 73-75 about fulltime 4x4 advantages? There are pros and cons to both. I find the idea of a Awd truck with a locking center differential interesting .These trucks are out there after 30 plus years so they cant be that bad . i think GM should have offered fulltime as an option in the autos instead of making it standard because it didn't make sense for most street driven vehicles.I love my part time 4x4's and my fulltime 4x4 . Yes  fulltime is an old technology along with straight axles  , carburetors ,3 speed automatics and small block Chevy's but I personally would rather have a 73-87 chevy over anything that is being produced today.

[jdl71]

[gto109]

the one Jeep J10 i used to own (first car) had full time 4wd but with that amc 360 the mpg kept it in town unless i was in the woods.  but gas was .89 back in the mid 90s