4WD vs AWD

[SnowBuck]

Throw Stabilatrak in the mix

Denali's have the AWD. Most Yukons and all Suburbans the 2H/4H/4L. HOWEVER, there are a rare few Yukons with the Stabilatrak which is a computerized hybrid between the 2 that controls power to each wheel and DOES has 4/L. LOL Look up "squiggly line button"!

 

[JochenWoern]

Denali's have the AWD. Most Yukons and all Suburbans the 2H/4H/4L. HOWEVER, there are a rare few Yukons with the Stabilatrak which is a computerized hybrid between the 2 that controls power to each wheel and DOES has 4/L. LOL Look up "squiggly line button"!

This is what i have in my YUKON, ............

Now we just need to find out if this is any better or worse than AWD, compared to 4WD.

 

[Jester1023]

Just wanted to recycle this older post as I just picked up an 04 Yukon SLT summit white 5.3 with the stabilitak as well same as Jochens sweet ride I am curious to see how it handles a northeast winter.from everything I've read and heard I will really enjoy driving this vehicle.4wd/awd without having to worry about switching in and out of 4wd with 4lo available just in case I need it.

At first I was not too keen on FT 4wd but the more I read about it the more I think it may suit my drive style the occasional family camp trip,able to handle a northeast winter and having the 4lo available if ever needed.

Sometimes rekindling an older post will bring in some new people new opinions and other perspective's on a vehicle

 

[Chubbs]

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/full-time-4wd-opinions.104267/

general motors makes a decent driveline. you just have to drain and refill both differentials and transfer case lube with quality product and then inspect it for leaks every few months. skim through the other posting that I linked for positive suggestions and feedback on the "awd vs. 4wd"

its all about preventative maintenance, really. you have these fools that think gear lube lasts forever and doesn't require servicing. when bearings get toasted or seals leak to the point of a low fill level, obviously you are going to have some sort of problem. there is no evidence that awd has more or less engineered or service issues than any other setup. just take care of your vehicle. crawling under there for a thorough inspection several times a year may be the difference maker as there is no warning chime for "low gear lube" or "transfer case leak"

I guarantee you, all of these folks bitching about failed diff and transfer case never once changed the oils, nor would they have replaced any parts if they even happened to look for leaks.

the nutbox who made the rant talking about "prefer real over fake" and manufacturer conspiracies regarding the awd platform was on narcotics. this thread prob should have been burned.