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Better traction with a 2 wheel drive long box.

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by 11PJJM, Apr 21, 2019.

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Using the the traction control

  1. Is there a better way to use the traction control

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  1. Apr 21, 2019 at 8:36 PM
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    11PJJM

    11PJJM [OP] New Member

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    This winter I found the traction control on my 2 wheel drive near useless on snow and ice . In the past I have put several hundred pounds of weight in the bed and the traction control seems to work better. I realize the extra weight is going to help the back end but this year the truck was worse . I have owned this truck for 4 winters and I have good winter M/S tires does the rear dif preform better with more weight on it ?
     
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  2. Apr 21, 2019 at 8:36 PM
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  3. Apr 21, 2019 at 8:37 PM
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    Sorry, haven’t driven in snow yet...
     
  4. Apr 21, 2019 at 9:24 PM
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    Weight placed rearward of the axle should help. Limited slip or a locker would certainly help a little more. I can't explain why your snow traction is worse this year that in years past. Maybe tires are worn or just different tires? Different snow conditions? Hard to figure this one.
     
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  5. Apr 21, 2019 at 9:25 PM
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    Yes weight in the back does help with the traction in snow, that has been my experience. I usually through in a 100 lbs of whatever.
     
  6. Apr 21, 2019 at 9:58 PM
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    500 lbs or more. Try to put them between the wheel wells on the bed, size permitting. I have 4x4 but I still put 700lbs this winter. No snow but mud. It helps a lot even when in 4x2, in my experience. I was just playing around in the mud. Not too deep but slippery. I also have AT tires stock size.
     
  7. Apr 21, 2019 at 10:37 PM
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    Limited slip, snow tires make a huge difference, and other traction devices (chains, cables, tire sock).

    You pretty much have the worst vehicle option for snow/ice performance.
     
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  8. Apr 22, 2019 at 2:23 AM
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  9. Apr 22, 2019 at 2:28 AM
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    Indeed. As bad as any 2WD is, trucks are even worse....and long beds even more so.

    Only thing you can do to help THAT vehicle is the best tires you can afford and more weight. 500lbs would be a good place to start.
     
  10. Apr 22, 2019 at 7:10 AM
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    More weight, studded tires (if legal where you are) or other traction device, and less pressure on the skinny pedal.
    Welcome from Oregon.
     
  11. Apr 22, 2019 at 7:19 AM
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    I built a box that fit between the tailgate and wheel wells. I put 12" concrete block in it. I used to go everywhere.
     
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