4X2 In The Snow
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4X2 In The Snow
HiI have a 2002 f150 supercab with 3:55 LS and looking into taking it out in to the 5 inches of snow we recenly got in maryland.Is This a good idea or am i going to slip all over the place?Any help would be great.
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load the bed full of snow for weight, then when it gets warm it will melt away and you dont have to unload anything, thats what i do to my F-150, but i drilled holes at the front of the bed floor so the water wont be retained and induce rusting.......
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Originally Posted by steven859
HiI have a 2002 f150 supercab with 3:55 LS and looking into taking it out in to the 5 inches of snow we recenly got in maryland.Is This a good idea or am i going to slip all over the place?Any help would be great.
I had the same setup on my '84. getting started is the hardest trouble. you'll spin and spin. once you get going, it isn't that bad. Hopefully, it isn't too muddy, and don't try climbing any hills.
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Originally Posted by SwOkcOffRoader
load the bed full of snow for weight, then when it gets warm it will melt away and you dont have to unload anything, .
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If you take your time, plan your route, don't get stupid with the trottle and start slow and steady you can go anywhere in that much snow. I have had my 4x2 through some pretty hairy stuff where most guys throw it in 4wd or throw in the towel, but I shifted my manual into 1 and took my time came out fine. Have fun and let somebody know where you are going so they can get you out if you have too much fun.
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Originally Posted by proeliator
Way back when (my very first truck in '85 was a 2x4) I'd just throw 600# of tube sand in the back and be good to go. Bring chains.
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my first 2 trucks were 2wd and i never thought anything of it, just have good tires, plenty of ballast, nerves of steel and a heavy right foot. now that ive got a 4x i wonder how i ever did without, now i can go around corners with it floored and get a holeshot at a trafficlight and leave everyone else behind. i do usually start out in 2wd so i know how bad it is, but have the hubs locked so when i need the front axle im all set.
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