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Old March 18th 04, 12:56 PM
James BIGFOOT Holloway
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any 4x4 can be good in the snow it all depens on the TYRES. BUY some good
snow tyres.
james

"Erik-Jan Geniets" > wrote in message
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> Christopher Grenness wrote:
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> > I've heard that the Mercedes Geländerwagen might have the best stock
> > 4x4 system with diff locks both front, rear and central, but I'm not
> > sure.

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> As far as I know this is a part-time 4x4. So, no center diff but a
> t-case.
> Those are always locked in 4WD mode. They all also seem to have a
> factory built in limited slip diff in the rear. Not a locker.
> Lockers make steering in the snow more or less impossible.
> I think still the best idea is a permanent 4WD with open diffs. Like the
> Discovery II. Do not stall when driving just keep it rolling.
> If you get stuck you can always try the center diff lock to get you out.
> Make also sure you have the right tyres for these conditions. Air them
> down if neccesary.
> Kind regards,
> Erik-Jan.
> http://www.fotograaf.com/trooper



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