ive always called them "dualies" or a "dooley" but im not positive if there is some sort of technical term.
Weight distribution.
for better traction!!
Duel Rear Wheels
drw means dual rear wheels
The differential, often referred to as the "rear", is the gear housing which transmits the rotation of the driveshaft to the rear wheels. A four-wheel drive truck also has a differential for the front wheels.
too have a wider area of coverage which allows for better traction.
They have double tyres at the rear end so that they have enough strength to carry the heavy load or the public
Loss of traction in the rear wheels of a vehicle is called spinning, sliding, drifting... In NASCAR terms, loose.
Ford Rangers (regardless of year), and in fact most trucks are rear wheels drive. Most trucks are available with 4 wheel drive as an option, depending on model, but that is rarely engaged at all times, with the truck usually utilizing it's rear wheels for motive force.
Weight distribution. It prevents damage to roadways.
On 2 wheel drives the rear speed sensor is on the transmission tail shaft housing. For 4x4 trucks it is on the transfer case. I am talking about the ABS sensor for the rear wheels.
Ford Rangers are rear wheel drive trucks, XLT is a trim package ie power windows and aluminum wheels etc. The Ranger is availabe in 2 or 4 wheel drive but is driven by the rear wheels when 4x4 is not in use.