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What would be the best towing technique for pulling a car out of snow? I have a 4x2 Escape with 29" directional tires. Would pulling with the front tow hooks and the car in reverse harm the transmission? Also, what kind of traction could I expect running the directional tires backwards? Enough to get the other car out of the snow?
I ask this because it seems that pulling with the rear tow hooks (if I even have any) would lift up the front of the car and reduce my traction.
I ask this because it seems that pulling with the rear tow hooks (if I even have any) would lift up the front of the car and reduce my traction.
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In the Escape, I think reverse is going to be the lowest ratio in the transmission. I wouldn't think it'd be any more dangerous to pull a short distance in reverse than it would in drive. But in that vehicle, it probably would be best not to do too much heavy-duty pulling. You'd better have the car pretty much completely dug out first, and then just use the Escape to add that extra little bit of nudge you need to get traction.
Also, I think the Escape is primarily FWD with the ability to transfer only SOME of its torque to the rear wheels, correct? If that is the case, then yes, it seems prudent to put as much load on the front wheels as possible.
Also, I think the Escape is primarily FWD with the ability to transfer only SOME of its torque to the rear wheels, correct? If that is the case, then yes, it seems prudent to put as much load on the front wheels as possible.
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i agree you need to make sure the car is pretty much dug out. and DONT ******! they are not meant to take those shock loads.
reverse is the best gear to be in since it is lowest and there is no way at all you could damage the tranny by just pulling backwards!
my g/f has one and i love it, it is so comfortable and its a lil easier on the wallet since it's her gas bill and not mine
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reverse is the best gear to be in since it is lowest and there is no way at all you could damage the tranny by just pulling backwards!
my g/f has one and i love it, it is so comfortable and its a lil easier on the wallet since it's her gas bill and not mine
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Originally Posted by go_racing84
In the Escape, I think reverse is going to be the lowest ratio in the transmission. I wouldn't think it'd be any more dangerous to pull a short distance in reverse than it would in drive. But in that vehicle, it probably would be best not to do too much heavy-duty pulling. You'd better have the car pretty much completely dug out first, and then just use the Escape to add that extra little bit of nudge you need to get traction.
Also, I think the Escape is primarily FWD with the ability to transfer only SOME of its torque to the rear wheels, correct? If that is the case, then yes, it seems prudent to put as much load on the front wheels as possible.
Also, I think the Escape is primarily FWD with the ability to transfer only SOME of its torque to the rear wheels, correct? If that is the case, then yes, it seems prudent to put as much load on the front wheels as possible.
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Yup, mine's strictly FWD. By snatching, you mean pulling while the rope has slack and trying to 'yank' the car out, right? What if I'm pulling the car, and the car gains traction for a while then loses it, causing the rope to loosen then get pulled tight again? The tow hooks should hold up fine, right? As long as my tow rope is long enough, I think I'll loop it through both front hooks of each car.
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a lil bit of snatching is in order.... i'm just telling you not to get bumper to bumper with a long chain/cable (NO ROPE) and floor the gas so you pick up a lot of speed! a lil bump will be necessary
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No rope? Do they slip out easily or is it just a strength issue? I've seen tow ropes rated for 6000 lbs.
Edit: sorry, I checked and it was "6000 lbs of strength, rated for 2500 lb loads"
Edit: sorry, I checked and it was "6000 lbs of strength, rated for 2500 lb loads"
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