Front Wheel Drive for Pick-ups? Why can't it happen? ?

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NoahB

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Since all the weight is in the front, why not make them front wheel drive for better traction. I'm betting anyone that has a 2 wheel drive pickup and has slipped on ice or just gravel has asked that question.
 
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EricF

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transmission for front wheel drives are not durable and are not designed to handle the potential stress of a 1000+ pound load that a pickup truck could amass. Also, front wheel drive transmissions do NOT like to tow anything.
A rear drive transmission gives the strength and stability if you have a heavy load.
FWD's also chew up tires faster, and don't produce the torque needed to pull a tree stump out for instance. Handling wise.. it's really up to the tires.
 
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