What Components Make Up a Four Wheel Drive?
Four wheel drives are distinctly different to all wheel drive and 2wd cars. They are taller, more robust and able to drive on rough terrain. They are also designed to be able to tow heavy and big items, such as a trailer, boat or camper trailer. There are several main differences between a normal 2wd and a 4×4 or 4wd. These are the clearance, bar work, suspension set up, tires, engine specifications, fuel tank sizes, lighting and drivetrain. A 4×4 needs to be able to clear large objects like tree stumps and rocks as it drives off road, which is why they are set up much higher. The lowest point is still the differential, but by fitting larger tyres you can get several inches of clearance. Four wheel drives are also designed so that power goes equally to all four wheels. This means that you have twice the amount of traction and hence are able to climb up steep, slippery hills. Four wheel drive is very important on sand too, as the rear end of the vehicle would sink if you only had those
