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This means one tire up front one in back
You have what is called "open differentials" no traction device. Power follows the path of least resistance
Here is how it works:
You put truck in 4x4
transfer case splits engine power from just rear axle to front and rear axles via a chain, now a 50/50 split half up front half to back.
The differentials are open, this makes it handle really well on the street because turning wheels rotate at different speeds (the outside tire has to travel further to make the same turn)
So all the power to the front or rear axle will go to the tire that slips the most
This is what I call two legged
You get one front tire in ice or mud = stuck
traction devices can add more tires, like a limited slip in the rear axle will give you a little power to both sides, but only until a certain breaking point, hence the word limited.
Next step would be to add a locker, a locker makes it so both tires travel the same no matter what. Some lockers are full time, some are part time, some are automatic, some are selectable
Only a rig with lockers front and rear is truly 4wheel drive. This is called 4 legged.
Welcome to the wonderful world of 4x4 :)
two legged can go places
3 legged can go alot further
4 legged can get you in real trouble :)
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