Why didn't Hummer go with 2WD w/selectable 4WD?

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by ROADNOTCA

Exactly, something America has used almost universaly for decades.
Dropped the front D-shaft (?), shifted into 4Hlock; steering is lighter, thats for the wife.
It is also,,,,,,,uh,,,,,,,,quicker..................... (You won't gain that much speed with a part time system, if this is what you are implying.thats for me.

I don't understand your message....

[ROADNOTCA]

Originally Posted by f5fstop

I don't understand your message....

I removed the front drive shaft.

[H3.007]

This was an issue that almost prevented me from buying the H3 - but I decided to take the chance. The Explorer Sport (what I traded in for the H3) had the selectable 4WD. Honestly, I can not really see much of a difference in mileage, but then again the Explorer had almost 150,000 miles on it so the mileage wasn't as good as what a new one would have produced.

Regardless, if the research has been done, determining the 1mpg difference between the setups, I don't think I'll be losing any sleep over it. Still, choice is a good selling point and I am not sure I like big brother deciding what is best for me up-front. I always knew when I would need the 4wd...

This is likely an option that may have had underlying liability issues- i.e. some nutsmack sues GM and Hummer for an accident where the driver should have but didn't.

[ROADNOTCA]

Originally Posted by H3.007

This was an issue that almost prevented me from buying the H3 - but I decided to take the chance. The Explorer Sport (what I traded in for the H3) had the selectable 4WD. Honestly, I can not really see much of a difference in mileage, but then again the Explorer had almost 150,000 miles on it so the mileage wasn't as good as what a new one would have produced.

Regardless, if the research has been done, determining the 1mpg difference between the setups, I don't think I'll be losing any sleep over it. Still, choice is a good selling point and I am not sure I like big brother deciding what is best for me up-front. I always knew when I would need the 4wd...

This is likely an option that may have had underlying liability issues- i.e. some nutsmack sues GM and Hummer for an accident where the driver should have but didn't.

Its four screws at the T-case and typical "U-Joint" clamps at the axle. Orientation reference marking is required only at the front joint. Be sure to select 4H lock; it will stay in 4H lock through stop and start. Its a leisurely one hour job. Enjoy.

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by H3.007

I am not sure I like big brother deciding what is best for me up-front.

Originally Posted by PhilD

The government are not deciding what is best for you, you chose to buy a full time 4WD vehicle.

For real. If you don't want a full time 4WD vehicle don't buy a Hummer. It's that simple. Don't freaking whine that you "might" be getting less mileage.

This is has to chalk up there with one of the most absurd threads on elcova. Dropping the driveshaft in an attempt to gain some wistful mileage or any other benefit is in the ranks of the tornado fuel saver. In fact some engineers believe it could cost you in MPG because you will be riding the ring gear on the coast side the whole time which creates more drag (friction).

Point... If you don't want a full-time 4WD vehicle, don't buy one.

[ROADNOTCA]

As for me, I'm not chasing "mileage".

[Desert Dan]

I think the full time 4x4 may help slightly on dry pavement when the H3 is being pushed hard on turns and mtn roads. The front end seems to help pul it thru the turns.

It definitely helps in the rain.

But heck I'm used to a Jeep with an Anti-Rock front swaybar