preparing a 2 wheel drive 5 speed for winter ideas
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id use sand ... wouldnt want something that promotes rust sitting in the bed of my truck
Actually, I throw 3x 80lb bags of 1/2 gravel in the back in a wooden frame I made, I also keep a full sized shovel back there, a case (6 jugs) of washer fluid, and of course my extra gas can full of gas (10L) (hey, if you get stranded in the winter, gas = warmth).
Inside I always carry a complete change of clothes, boots, jacket and snow pants, matches and an axe (well, two of em).
BOOSTER CABLES!!!
But I tend to go places I probably should not, especially only in 2wd (ice fishing, middle of nowhere).
Soon to add: heavy duty reinforced diamond pattern tire chains.
Last edited by Crunchy; 11-25-2008 at 11:34 AM.
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Yup, bags of 1/2" gravel is a good way to go... I once had a bag of sand bust open on me.. talk about a pain to clean up!!
When I had my 2wd, I built a frame out of 2x4 and had 3 bags of gravel inside the frame so they wouldn't move around. Worked pretty good for me.
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PUFF!!!
The magic dragon, he can ride in the bed and if you get into some trouble he can melt the snow...because he's a dragon. Plus, he's magic.
This is him, not sure what he charges though. I heard that he lives by the sea, he frolicks in a land called Honah Lee, so he might not want to work in Michigan. Just google "Honah Lee Yellow pages" and you might find a number for him.
The magic dragon, he can ride in the bed and if you get into some trouble he can melt the snow...because he's a dragon. Plus, he's magic.
This is him, not sure what he charges though. I heard that he lives by the sea, he frolicks in a land called Honah Lee, so he might not want to work in Michigan. Just google "Honah Lee Yellow pages" and you might find a number for him.
Last edited by Sea-Bass; 11-25-2008 at 02:11 PM.
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Wow, Puff' looks pretty beat up, alot has happened to him since I first got introduced to him as a kid.
PUFF!!!
The magic dragon, he can ride in the bed and if you get into some trouble he can melt the snow...because he's a dragon. Plus, he's magic.
This is him, not sure what he charges though. I heard that he lives by the sea, he frolicks in a land called Honah Lee, so he might not want to work in Michigan. Just google "Honah Lee Yellow pages" and you might find a number for him.
The magic dragon, he can ride in the bed and if you get into some trouble he can melt the snow...because he's a dragon. Plus, he's magic.
This is him, not sure what he charges though. I heard that he lives by the sea, he frolicks in a land called Honah Lee, so he might not want to work in Michigan. Just google "Honah Lee Yellow pages" and you might find a number for him.
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And ya, the stock tires won't do very well in the snow, especially on a 2wd...
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I put weight in my bed for the first year. After that I havent put any weight in the bed at all. Given I have 4wd at my disposal, I rarely use it. Driving in the snow has more to do with skill thank anything. Some people cant drive in snow, not even in a snow cat, with out getting stuck, then there are others, like my dad, who could drive anything in the snow regardless of what it is. Infact, he drove his camaro wich used to get stuck in an inch of snow all winter for 15 years.
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With every vehicle I have owned, I always play around in the snow to see how it handles.. find yourself an empty parking lot and have some fun! If you can learn how the truck handles in a safe area, chances are that if it happens on the road you will be able to control it and avoid an accident.
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i still use ballast, even with a 4x4. i did use more ith the 2wd truck though. you dont want too much. id say about 250 for a 4x4 and no more than 400 for a 2wd. snow tires on all 4 corners, you have to have stopping and turning traction too. go behind your local mall when it snows, find a large area where you wont hit anything. delibertly slide it and get used to how it handles. a little "playing" will get you familiar with how your truck reacts and lets you get a feel for the snow before you slide into that intersection with oncoming traffic. i always carry a tow strap, jumper cables, and small scoop shovel. happy winter motoring.
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my '88 2.3 s/c was 2wd and had no difficultys getting around in snow. good tires, proper weight balance,knowing your limits. yes 4wd will do more, but when you do stick the 4x4 it often is stuck even worse. when i go out in the 4x i have hubs locked but stay in 2wd awhile to get a feel for the road and know what im really driving on. you can easily get a false sense of security being in 4wd. plus, just because you can go and turn with no issues (in 4wd) doesnt mean you can get stopped any better.
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I only use 4-6.Yes it can be dangerous even if tied down , however a well mounted tool box will absorb the impact before they reach the rear window.
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