I was hesitant when we bought this truck 4 X 2. Never had a problem not having 4 X 4. It's a dually with limited slip diff. We have very good low engine torque since it's a 8.1 gasser with a Allison. Pulls our 39" Montana out or into soft sand or wet grass. We are never in ice or snow since we leave WI in Oct.
Maybe just lucky?
Roy