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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 06:53 AM
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so is a dirt bike a 1x2 or a 2x1?
Well depends on which you are talking about, there is one that is a 2x2.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 07:56 AM
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Originally posted by: mistertinker
actually a 4x4 truck is actually 2x2. each axle having a differential with only one wheel per axle driving. unless you have locker rearend then you can have a 3x4. glad i got that stuff all straight.
Even without a locker or limited slip you do get some drive occasionally from the other tire. Not enough to get you out of a rut or a snow bank, but you will see them both or all spinning from time to time. Believe it or not, even less effective than every other 4wd atv.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 08:38 AM
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Default Why does Polaris call it a 2x4?

OK, in my pics, I'm up on two wheels. My boss is 2WD (Hah!), so at that point, am I 1X4 or 4X1?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 11:40 AM
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"Look Dad, a Polaris 2X4, cool!" "Yeh son, Polaris is the only maker of a true 2X4. And remember, made in the USA."
 
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 03:41 PM
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Originally posted by: mistertinker
actually a 4x4 truck is actually 2x2. each axle having a differential with only one wheel per axle driving. unless you have locker rearend then you can have a 3x4. glad i got that stuff all straight.
You mean 4x3 [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img].
 
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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Sheesh, i'm glad I sold my Honda 110 ATC all those years ago, or I might have to drive a 3X2. Does that sound stupid, or what?!?
What is somebody who falls over? Does the hand count all the time even though it's rarely used?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 06:28 PM
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Originally posted by: mmmbeefy
Sheesh, i'm glad I sold my Honda 110 ATC all those years ago, or I might have to drive a 3X2. Does that sound stupid, or what?!?
What is somebody who falls over? Does the hand count all the time even though it's rarely used?
Well what do they call those dump trucks that have the extra wheel that comes down when they need it? That would lead you to your answer.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 06:50 PM
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Tyler711 - You have a good point, but you didn't answer my question... What is the make and model of this dump truck anyway? Is it the kind where the guys stand on the back and pick up the cans, or does it have one of those fancy giant robot arm things that scare the hell out of me. I hope not...
 
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 06:55 PM
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Lol, no, i mean like the garbage trucks and dump trucks that have the third axle in the back that they lower to the ground when they are loaded, and lift up when they are empty. Here, notice the purple truck with the third axle raised. I think you will know what I am talking about when you see it. Also, see this red one.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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I'd rather drive that 3X2 110 ATC than a purple dump truck, even if it is a 8X4 or whatever... Does that thing come standard with the rainbow-striped "Hate is not a Family Value" Sticker on the back?
 
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