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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 12:02 AM
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how many?

how many sandbags would do good for traction in a 1997 150?? i just did buy 4 today should i be ok with 4 or should i put more into it??
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 04:07 AM
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That should be good, I have 4 70lb sand tubes in my 2003 Supercab 4X4 and it seems to do the trick. The more weight the worse gas mileage so you don't want to over do it.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 08:44 AM
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thanks thats what i was thinking is just go with 4 dont want to cut my gas miliage too much....
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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if the four are not enough then you might look at tire pressure before adding more bags. A lot of traction is gained by a small drop in pressure. Especially if running at max for MPG. 50psi to 25psi is a huge gain in tire patch on the ground.
 
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