Winter Driving

[AllanD]

Maybe but then its not over the rear axle, plus i have a cap on my bed so there wouldn't be much movement.

For the 5,237th time, getting the weight perfectly over the rear axle
just isn't important.

Against the headgate means it isn't going anywhere in a wreck
and the time & effort many people waste making elaborate
frames to locate their ballast over the axle is time
& effort that could be better spent...

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[willievhook]

we have a pair of big rig brake drums that we use in the s-10.

yeah, my friends dad does that in his little 2wd toyota, but he filled em up with concrete

 

[retep88]

If I was driving a 4wd, I would want all the weight as far forward as you can. 2wd drive I would want it as far back as possible. that way the weight is providing the maximum amount of traction.

 

[CopyKat]

I've used sand blasting grit in the past. I've also used patio blocks the 24 x 18 kind. Trip to the car wash and some packed snow. makes them not move.

I used an old house radiator at one time.

Buddy of mine has a set of concrete blocks he poured that fit on either side of his bed. Infront and behind the wheel wells. Still able to get his snowmobile in and out un obstructed.

Right now with the B2 the weight is so even that it's not needed. For me anyway.

 

[idriveafordranger94]

I put 5 bags of sand (60lbs each) = 300 lbs in my bed for winter. I've been through a foot and a half of snow with no problem. They were $4.00 each so it costed around $20.

 

[Hopman]

I'm very happy with the Destination A/T's I put on my truck last winter! They've got a good balance between being quiet on the highway, but they go wicked good in the snow!

Another piece of advice for driving in the snow: Don't go out unless you HAVE to! Your parked truck is less likely to end up in a ditch than a moving one!

 

[jackmood]

Yeah it's that time of year again... Minnesota, and it's exactly 3 degrees Fahrenheit outside... time for slippery roads, snowed in vehicles, frosted over windshields and ignitions that just won't start.

 

[AllanD]

If I was driving a 4wd, I would want all the weight as far forward as you can. 2wd drive I would want it as far back as possible. that way the weight is providing the maximum amount of traction.

And if the truck starts to swing it's ass sideways while cornering th extra weight in the back will make it harder to control the skid.

Rule #1 of weight and balance is keep as much weight as possible
within the square formed by the four wheels.

And even on a 2wd you've gotta turn and stop.

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[darkspork]

I have a fiberglass camper shell that I bought for $300 on my Ranger and it seems to be close to what is needed for weight. Haven't used 4wd this winter (yet). Tires are kind of bald from before winter but the only time the truck slip is when I put my foot in it and jerk the wheel (doesn't work if there is sand on the road). -19F here before windchill .

 

[strvger]

Yeah it's that time of year again... Minnesota, and it's exactly 3 degrees Fahrenheit outside... time for slippery roads, snowed in vehicles, frosted over windshields and ignitions that just won't start.

minus 8 here in Cloquet this morning when i got home from work. supposed to be in the minus teens tomorrow when i get off. yuck!!!!

 

[JohnnyO]

IMO more than 300 lbs. is counter-productive.