Why Are Pickup Trucks and Vans Rear-Wheel Drive?

Have you ever noticed that nearly all full-sized pickup trucks and commercial vans are rear-wheel drive? Ever wonder why that is? If not, Now you do. Haha! Our trap worked!

The reason for rear-wheel drive being the norm, after most other vehicles moved to front-wheel drive, is three-fold: frame design, weight distribution, and powertrain size. The first two reasons work together while the latter is because of the requirements of the others.

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