winter driving?
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winter driving?
I am about to buy a 99 f150 extended cab with a 4.6, and wanted to know if anyone has had experience driving in snow and ice in one. I know trucks are notoriously bad in winter weather, but i wanted to know how the 150 rates..
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Jason
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winter driving?
Jason,
I hate to say it but it is a combination of the driver and tires. Having the correct tires for the surface you are driving on is half the battle. Knowing what to do is the other half. In itself the truck goes where you point it. If you opt for a limited slip differential you should expect the rear end to want to come around more than without. A 4x2 with a limited slip axle and 500 lbs in the rear can travle most roads in the winter. Good luck with your purchase.
Regards
Jean Marc Chartier
00 F-150 XLT SC Flairside 4x4 4.6 w/5spd 3.55LSD
Warn XD9000i, skid plates, Draw tite class III,
Rancho RSX Reflex shocks, MAC 8.8 Axle Girdle
BFG 285/75 R16 MTs,
Borla Cat Back, Headman Headers,
Custom air intake system with modified
air box, Ported Throttle body,
Shortened MAF sensor tower,
K&N air filter,
Superchips
I hate to say it but it is a combination of the driver and tires. Having the correct tires for the surface you are driving on is half the battle. Knowing what to do is the other half. In itself the truck goes where you point it. If you opt for a limited slip differential you should expect the rear end to want to come around more than without. A 4x2 with a limited slip axle and 500 lbs in the rear can travle most roads in the winter. Good luck with your purchase.
Regards
Jean Marc Chartier
00 F-150 XLT SC Flairside 4x4 4.6 w/5spd 3.55LSD
Warn XD9000i, skid plates, Draw tite class III,
Rancho RSX Reflex shocks, MAC 8.8 Axle Girdle
BFG 285/75 R16 MTs,
Borla Cat Back, Headman Headers,
Custom air intake system with modified
air box, Ported Throttle body,
Shortened MAF sensor tower,
K&N air filter,
Superchips
