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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 06:25 PM
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Angry Need traction !!!!!

Help, I have spent about 4 hours stuck in my driveway and front-yard.My tires have about 50 thousand miles so I have to get some new ones.I have hopes of getting a tire with good traction and not sound like I have a 4 wheel drive. Any suggestions on a good tire? Also I broke both sides of my sway bar in the back when I tried to rock the truck out. Are parts available from parts stores or do I have to go to the dealer?Thanks SAV
 
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 06:44 PM
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Below is a link to a thread in General Conservation.
It alone will give you ideas on how to gain traction.

General Conservation Traction Thread
 
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 08:06 PM
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I throw at least about 400 pounds of sand in the back, I also keep both my tanks full which adds another 200 pounds.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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Please take your tire question to the tire forum. The rest of the tread about traction and sway bar is ok. Thanks.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 10:58 PM
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Sand bags will definatly work.
I would want a tractor trying to load snow in the bed for ballast if I owned a lighting. God forbid he screw up & scratch the truck.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 01:32 AM
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BFG All Terrains have descent traction and very good road manners as well. I like them on the F350. The Yokohamas I have on the Bronco are a descent all terrain tire too and have good road manners also. If you are in a stuck situation, try airing down your tires.
 
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