Winter Driving
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Winter Driving
Should I leave my hubs locked during winter? I know i shouldnt drive in 4x4 on the road, but im not sure about leaving the hubs locked. I put some 70lb tube sand bags in 2 old tires for added weight in the back and packed some snow for more. Any tips, this is my first time driving a truck in winter.
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if the roads are snowy and slippery, then by all means, leave them locked in. but if everything bear's up, and/or your gonna do alot of highway driving, it would pay to unlock them. when thier locked, your turning your whole front drive train, weather your in 4x4 or not. and i think you already know, but don't use 4x4 on dry pavement.
remember, 4x4 helps you go, but doesn't help your stop, or steer, use caution, and if you get a chance, "play" with your truck in an empty, snow covered parking lot. it'll get you used to what it takes to break your truck loose, or how hard it can be to stop.
good luck
remember, 4x4 helps you go, but doesn't help your stop, or steer, use caution, and if you get a chance, "play" with your truck in an empty, snow covered parking lot. it'll get you used to what it takes to break your truck loose, or how hard it can be to stop.
good luck
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i've been using winter weight, off and on every winter since i've been driving a truck, and haven't knowticed any difference in the stopping. the weight makes a big difference in traction, and it help keep the rather light rear end, behind you in the corners.
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Originally posted by Nova
does anyone else think that adding extra weight will only make it harder to stop on the snow there for doing more harm than good?
does anyone else think that adding extra weight will only make it harder to stop on the snow there for doing more harm than good?
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I put the weights in front of the axle, should i move them? I was worried that they might fall out when i gas it(I like to have fun). I got a bit of snow packed down for added weight(thank got it snowed heavy, didnt have to shovel at all). Ill try playing in an open lot, we gots lots of them.
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try an empty parking lot, they're fun
learning how your truck handles in low traction situations can actualy make you a better driver
if you put the weight behind the axle, the rear carries more of it, so it will help traction more
if you consider the leverages, and pivot points involved, you'll understand
learning how your truck handles in low traction situations can actualy make you a better driver
if you put the weight behind the axle, the rear carries more of it, so it will help traction more
if you consider the leverages, and pivot points involved, you'll understand
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In Michigan here- I find that there is only a need for 4 wheeling the roads a few days a year.
Usually within a day of a good storm the streets are plowed back down to the pavement.
If doing country driving- your results may vary.
Usually within a day of a good storm the streets are plowed back down to the pavement.
If doing country driving- your results may vary.
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Originally posted by Marc150
I got a bit of snow packed down for added weight(thank got it snowed heavy, didnt have to shovel at all).
I got a bit of snow packed down for added weight(thank got it snowed heavy, didnt have to shovel at all).
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Buy a non ford and just drive the crap out of it
You wreck it? get out, walk away like it was never yours
Or for that matter, cut that one up, and put it in the back of your Ford for added weight
Thats a good use for a chebby
You wreck it? get out, walk away like it was never yours
Or for that matter, cut that one up, and put it in the back of your Ford for added weight
Thats a good use for a chebby
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From: clementsport canada
Originally posted by bronco351
You should NEVER pack snow into the back of your truck. Your bed will rust out in a few weeks. Maybe you like the look of rust!!
You should NEVER pack snow into the back of your truck. Your bed will rust out in a few weeks. Maybe you like the look of rust!!
