Rear End Traction
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Rear End Traction
Hi Guys,
I have a 2007 F250 6.0L and wanted to see what kind of weights you guys are using for traction in the rear end
Any do it yourself ideas?
Was thinking of making a box over the wheel wells and putting sand bags.
How much weight are you guys putting in the bed for just traction?
Thanks
I have a 2007 F250 6.0L and wanted to see what kind of weights you guys are using for traction in the rear end
Any do it yourself ideas?
Was thinking of making a box over the wheel wells and putting sand bags.
How much weight are you guys putting in the bed for just traction?
Thanks
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Some folks use the tube sand found at places like Lowes and Home depot. Some carry around the 5th wheel hitch. I haven't added any to mine for winter time driving. I do have a tool box up against the cab, but not much more than 100lbs. in it, and doesn't do much for weight over the axel.
But, then again, I'm not in the snow as much as I used too.
But, then again, I'm not in the snow as much as I used too.
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This is the 1st year we haven't (yet) gotten snow. Everywhere around us it is either raining or snowing and some of you poor folks back east... I can barely watch the news...
Bad news for us is I'm considering adding another water tank to our well. This is a multi-year drought for us and it doesn't look good for water around here.
Back on topic: I'd consider sand bags or possibly a water bladder, either one in a fixed box over the rear axle if I didn't have the camper on...
Bad news for us is I'm considering adding another water tank to our well. This is a multi-year drought for us and it doesn't look good for water around here.
Back on topic: I'd consider sand bags or possibly a water bladder, either one in a fixed box over the rear axle if I didn't have the camper on...
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18''x24'' concrete core blocks from a wall I poured. About 500lbs together. I get good traction empty but do get wheel slippage at times. With those in the bed, I rarely have to touch the 4wd.
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