2WD GMC 2500HD

[RickB]

Comparing a 2wd truck to a 4wd truck operated in 2wd is a fool’s errand.

 

[CoyPatton]

Hello all,

I am looking at potentially buying a 2005 2WD GMC 2500HD. I will be using to pull my TC40 and hauling things from Lowes, etc. I have always owned 4WD trucks and I am worried/paranoid I will be making a mistake buying a 2WD. It handles great and has the Duramax with plenty of power. I am just worried about getting stuck in wet grass. I don't plan on any off-road excursions with this truck.

Any opinions on 2WD Trucks?

Thanks

Provide some more info! Wet grass especially if slopes are involved can be as stuck as in loose sand or wet mud. What type of winter weather do you encounter.

 

[Snobdds]

I thought 2WD trucks stopped being a thing in the 80's. Every 2wd truck had a set of chains back then. Now with 4WD, people forgot how to use chains.

That should tell you what you need to know.

 

[ruffdog]

I have had (11) 4x2 trucks and (4) 4x4 trucks. The 4x2 trucks have limits but they are FAR from worthless.

 

[RickB]

I thought 2WD trucks stopped being a thing in the 80's. Every 2wd truck had a set of chains back then. Now with 4WD, people forgot how to use chains.

That should tell you what you need to know.

Not everyone lives in Wyoming. If you ever get to the South take note of what trucks are on the road. OP is from Virginia.

 

[Darvish]

My first PU was a 1958 2 wheel drive long-bed Ford 3/4 ton with a V-8 and manual tranny w/o limited - slip. Thinking it could go most anywhere I wanted, I soon became dis-illusioned. That sucker would get stuck at the slightest provocation.

I was younger then, and graduated thru several pickups, and currently have the last PU (hopefully) I intend to own, which is a Ford F-350 '03 7.3 manual crew-cab non-dually 4 wheel drive, which it would be hard to improve on, (imho)

I have a ?B 2920 ? Kubota with turf tires, and when the grass is wet, I have to be in 4WD, or spin wheels.

Hope this is of value.

 

[CADplans]

The first trucks I drove were in Charles City VA,, right next door,,
anyways,, we learned that long wheelbase, and a heavy engine resulted in a disaster if there was no 4WD,, plan on getting pulled,, a LOT!!

The truck will NEVER move in reverse, unless it is downhill in reverse,, or on pavement.

The main problem with that truck is the frame is so rigid, no twisting, a back wheel gets lifted.
I have two of them, thankfully, both are 4WD,,

 

[Gee Ray]

If you were nearer to me I would take a look at it if you take a pass on it. My 2wd 3500 dually DMax had 450,000 miles on it when my son forgot to miss the rear end of the car in front of him.

Hello all,

I am looking at potentially buying a 2005 2WD GMC 2500HD. I will be using to pull my TC40 and hauling things from Lowes, etc. I have always owned 4WD trucks and I am worried/paranoid I will be making a mistake buying a 2WD. It handles great and has the Duramax with plenty of power. I am just worried about getting stuck in wet grass. I don't plan on any off-road excursions with this truck.

Any opinions on 2WD Trucks?

 

[MossRoad]

I thought 2WD trucks stopped being a thing in the 80's. Every 2wd truck had a set of chains back then. Now with 4WD, people forgot how to use chains.

That should tell you what you need to know.

I've lived in the lake snow belt in Indiana all my life. I've seen mostly 2wd vehicles most of my life. 4x4 trucks were very rare until mud-bogging came about in the 80's. I've seen exactly one(1) set of tire chains on a vehicle here in 60 years.

 

[Farmer495]

currently have the last PU (hopefully) I intend to own, which is a Ford F-350 '03 7.3 manual crew-cab non-dually 4 wheel drive, which it would be hard to improve on, (imho)

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