Winter driving: RWD guys, need weight?
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Winter driving: RWD guys, need weight?
spotted this the other day...seems like a good solution to the sandbags or salt bags i was going to use to add weight in my RWD...it's getting to be snowtime around here in PA, was 25 deg F last night.
and its $9.99
Traction pad waterbag
and its $9.99
Traction pad waterbag
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Over time it sitting out in the sun won't be good either.
Personally I'd use salt bags. If you own a home, it's something you'll spend money on anyway. So it's basicly a free way of adding traction.
You can also, carry a chain, keep the gas tank filled, lower tire pressure to 30psi, start off in 2nd gear, and in a pinch you can fill the bed with snow.
Rich
Personally I'd use salt bags. If you own a home, it's something you'll spend money on anyway. So it's basicly a free way of adding traction.
You can also, carry a chain, keep the gas tank filled, lower tire pressure to 30psi, start off in 2nd gear, and in a pinch you can fill the bed with snow.
Rich
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how much is shipping?
if shipping is anywhere near $5, an alternative would be to go down to your local hardware store where you can find "quickcrete" 60lb tube sand bags for $5 each...$15 later and you'll have nearly double the weight at the same price
if you're trying to find out how to prepare for snow, I also recommend that you get good tires, go out to an empty parking lot away from people/hazards, and just practice how to drive in the snow. smart driving might help more than a 100lb icebag
here's a thread with pictures of what I did with sandbags:
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=32827
frankly, I wouldn't do it again...the sandbags turn into icebags when it's cold enough, and if it snows a lot, the bed fills up with snow anyways, lol
if shipping is anywhere near $5, an alternative would be to go down to your local hardware store where you can find "quickcrete" 60lb tube sand bags for $5 each...$15 later and you'll have nearly double the weight at the same price
if you're trying to find out how to prepare for snow, I also recommend that you get good tires, go out to an empty parking lot away from people/hazards, and just practice how to drive in the snow. smart driving might help more than a 100lb icebag
here's a thread with pictures of what I did with sandbags:
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=32827
frankly, I wouldn't do it again...the sandbags turn into icebags when it's cold enough, and if it snows a lot, the bed fills up with snow anyways, lol
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Originally Posted by lifted97ranger
here is the thing about a bladder style weight adder, they can control your vehicle....if you have to make a sudden change in direction the water sloshing will pull you the way the water goes........water bladders like that can be extremely dangerous...
If you keep it out in the truck long enough for the bladder to freeze you shouldnt have a problem with it.. but that definatly is a big issue.. its hazardous especially going around sharp corners, and doing anythign that might cause a sudden 'slosh jolt' to the side, pulling the tires with its 100 lb weight.
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