winters coming
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Originally posted by Peter94
Yeah no kidding, if the weathers that bad where you need a pallet of sand bags just to get you out of your driveway, then you seriously dont need to be on the roads. I hate it when the roads are snowy/icy, and your going about 35-45 and some ding dong passes you going about 65, thinkin he's gonna be fine.
Yeah no kidding, if the weathers that bad where you need a pallet of sand bags just to get you out of your driveway, then you seriously dont need to be on the roads. I hate it when the roads are snowy/icy, and your going about 35-45 and some ding dong passes you going about 65, thinkin he's gonna be fine.
Also, I'll and my view that weight does not go at the tailgate. It's good that Bob finally said something about turning in the snow. And isn't that when you need traction. I rarely have problems going straight even with no weight. What makes are trucks dangerous is a fishtail at higher speeds. With the weight all the way it the back you'd be all the way around with no chance of ever bringing back. I'll sacrifice a little traction from a standstill to know it'll drive safer anyday.
If you want to test out out the fishtail thing just load up 4 bags and go to a snow covered parking lot. Do a wide slow arch and you'll see which one breaks free first and that with the bag over the axle you can straighten it out even after it does break loose. But, you might have a little more fun with them all the way in the back.
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From: St. Peter
Also if your a little new to driving (my first winter) going to a parking lot and just learning your vehicles thresholds, and how to straighten out a skid is probably one of the most valuable things you can do to prepare for winter driving.
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I just read where someone said a LS diff makes a car squirelly in the snow. Not what I would think. I know I could use the extra traction you'd get with one. Maybe with a open since only one wheel breaks loose you are less likely to fishtail at dangerous speeds. If someone could explain why they cause problems in the snow it might explain why some people have an easy time with the Rangers and others consider them death traps. Although I think I have a more likely explaination.
PS, How much weight before the leaf springs become nearly flat? Would that be bad?
PS, How much weight before the leaf springs become nearly flat? Would that be bad?
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You got the LS issue down. The extra traction is really nice, but takes a little getting used to. It's pretty easy to spin both rear tires and make the whole backend slide around. I still prefer having limited slip, and it's fine if you're relatively careful.
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Morning, today was the second "big" snow that I have seen while driving my 2000 2WD TrailHead. The first time was mostly ice on the roads and this time it was mostly hardpacked snow and deeper snow (about 8 inches).
I have 200 pounds of sandbags right up against the tailgate. And I have to say that my truck goes like a darn snow mobile. I have a pretty steep hill just before I get to work and there is no way to get a run for it. I came right up that sucker this morning with only minimal bit of spinning. Used 2nd gear in my Auto tranny. This is the first 2WD that I've owned in years and I have to say that I'm darn surprised at how well it handles in the snow.
PS: I had a couple 4WD'ers pass me on the way to work and few miles later I passed them -- they were sitting sideways in the median waiting for a tow truck. Poor fella's ;-)
I have 200 pounds of sandbags right up against the tailgate. And I have to say that my truck goes like a darn snow mobile. I have a pretty steep hill just before I get to work and there is no way to get a run for it. I came right up that sucker this morning with only minimal bit of spinning. Used 2nd gear in my Auto tranny. This is the first 2WD that I've owned in years and I have to say that I'm darn surprised at how well it handles in the snow.
PS: I had a couple 4WD'ers pass me on the way to work and few miles later I passed them -- they were sitting sideways in the median waiting for a tow truck. Poor fella's ;-)
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I put two 50 lb bags of sand over the axle and two cinderblocks secured with rope around them to keep them in place. I also fill the bed up with snow when I shovel the driveway.
The extra snow in the bed works great because it just melts away in a few days.
I had no problem getting to work today in 4-5 inches of snow. Last time I had an empty bed with less than 1 inch on the ground and I was all over the place. Next falll I'm investing in some better tires to help with winter traction.
The extra snow in the bed works great because it just melts away in a few days.
I had no problem getting to work today in 4-5 inches of snow. Last time I had an empty bed with less than 1 inch on the ground and I was all over the place. Next falll I'm investing in some better tires to help with winter traction.
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