Question about using 4X4 in the snow.
#16
12-19-2016, 06:48 PM
#17
12-19-2016, 07:09 PM
Cargo Master
no need to do this on the newer trucks since the ESOF hubs are vacuum operated. Backing up like you do was recommended for the older mechanical auto hubs that for used.
#18
12-19-2016, 09:34 PM
Laughing Gas
Not necessary on the new trucks. I used to have to do the same on my old, and last GM product I'll ever own, '82 K-10. You could hear the hubs unlock when you backed up (if they actually worked, which was always a crap shoot on that truck).
On my '12, I just lift off the gas and switch the **** on the dash, either for locking in or unlocking 4x4. But for just light dusting of snow on the road, I doubt you'll even need 4x4, unless you're rolling crap tires. It also doesn't hurt to drive along in 4x4 on pavement. I just normally don't.
#19
12-19-2016, 09:52 PM
I was always told if you need 4 wheel drive on snow you need to slow down. While 4 wheel drive gives you more traction going forward it still doesn't help when you apply the brakes and start to slide. If by chance you do slide off the road and the cop that shows up asks you how you ended up 50 yards off the road and you tell him you were going 60 mph he's going to give you a ticket for "excessive speed for conditions". I've seen it here where these people think because they have a 4 wheel drive they are invincible usually you see them down the road in the ditch. Also driving on bare road for long distance is not good and does wear parts out long bare spots turn it off especially if in a turn. This also can wear parts but not as bad as driving on bare road in 4 wheel.
#20
12-19-2016, 10:58 PM
I would only put it in 4wd if you need it, not just because there's snow on the road. If the snow is deep or heavy and causing you to lose traction or just feels squirrelly, then by all means use the 4wd.
There are many times when I'm on a road that goes back and forth between bare pavement snd snow covered (mainly due to blowing snow). As long as I'm comfortable in 2wd, I leave it there.
There are many times when I'm on a road that goes back and forth between bare pavement snd snow covered (mainly due to blowing snow). As long as I'm comfortable in 2wd, I leave it there.
#21
12-20-2016, 10:07 AM
#22
12-23-2016, 10:35 AM
So I live in Southern California and have driven in the snow before but only with two wheel drive trucks. My current 2016 is a 4X4, I am taking the family on a trip to the mountains for some NYE snow fun. My question is when the roads go from snow covered to asphalt back to snow covered etc.. How should I handle this? Take it out of 4X4 when I enter the asphalt back to 4X4 on snow?
Sounds like a stupid question, but the senario is traveling say 30-40 and the roads are constantly changing what do you guys do? Don't want to do any damage driving in 4X4 on dry pavement in between areas of snow. Stopping every time to change doesn't sound like fun. I don't want to be crusing along in 2 wheel and suddenly hit snow and ice with no time to engage 4X4.
I know somebody is out there laughing, but us Socal people don't drive in snow that often.
Sounds like a stupid question, but the senario is traveling say 30-40 and the roads are constantly changing what do you guys do? Don't want to do any damage driving in 4X4 on dry pavement in between areas of snow. Stopping every time to change doesn't sound like fun. I don't want to be crusing along in 2 wheel and suddenly hit snow and ice with no time to engage 4X4.
I know somebody is out there laughing, but us Socal people don't drive in snow that often.
USING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
WARNING
For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, See General Information.
Note: Do not use 4X4 mode on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so will produce excessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage drive components. 4X4 mode is only intended for consistently slippery or loose surfaces.
For proper operation, make sure that each hub is fully engaged and that both hub locks are set to the same position (both set to LOCK or both set to AUTO). To engage LOCK, turn the hub locks completely clockwise; to engage AUTO, turn the hub locks completely counterclockwise.
The ESOF 4WD system:
provides 4x4 High engagement and disengagement while the vehicle is moving.
#23
12-11-2017, 06:58 PM
I couldn’t agree with you more about the nokian Hakka LT2’s. And I couldn’t disagree with you more about how well these trucks do on packed snow. Mine performs phenomally well in 2wd. I rarely use 4wd. In deep snow at my house to pull my boat out of deep snow (greater than 18”), but out on the highways and streets with packed snow and glare ice the traction control is nothing short of amazing.
#24
12-11-2017, 09:25 PM
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