2WD in Snow - Need advice
- Thread starter Saenzm
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Thank you. I do have a set...I think the locker might be all I need and then just stay out of real trouble.
Photomike
White Turtle Adventures & Photography
A couple things...
For off road people I am surprised that it took so long to mention a shovel. That is the first thing. Everything else is fine but without a shovel you are looking at pushing / pulling a lot of snow or getting high centered and the wheels will do you no good no matter what you have.
Next drop some weight in the back end. A couple gravel bags are best as then you have some gravel as well with you should you get on some ice and start slipping. Sand bags will work but I prefer some pea gravel for issues on ice.
Then chains would be my next addition. If you are going to use chains for just recovery (after you are in trouble) better have that shovel as putting chains on in deep snow is not fun. I would not use chains to get me deeper into something unless I was trying to get out of someplace. Like if you were camped at a spot and got dumped on and needed to get out - chain up first. If you are seeing how far you can get wait till you are stuck and use the chains to get out. Max tracks will work to but a pain over 5 miles to use. Better for getting out of rather than to use to get through.
Next would be lockers.
Finally either a winch or a hi-lift jack and some chain / straps if you still want the extra security.
If you do want to do things like this make sure you tell someone as well. A steep hill can pin you in a canyon or a revine without cell service. Hiking to a high point for cell service is not always possible or safe. Carry a couple extra packs of dehydrated food as well.
For off road people I am surprised that it took so long to mention a shovel. That is the first thing. Everything else is fine but without a shovel you are looking at pushing / pulling a lot of snow or getting high centered and the wheels will do you no good no matter what you have.
Next drop some weight in the back end. A couple gravel bags are best as then you have some gravel as well with you should you get on some ice and start slipping. Sand bags will work but I prefer some pea gravel for issues on ice.
Then chains would be my next addition. If you are going to use chains for just recovery (after you are in trouble) better have that shovel as putting chains on in deep snow is not fun. I would not use chains to get me deeper into something unless I was trying to get out of someplace. Like if you were camped at a spot and got dumped on and needed to get out - chain up first. If you are seeing how far you can get wait till you are stuck and use the chains to get out. Max tracks will work to but a pain over 5 miles to use. Better for getting out of rather than to use to get through.
Next would be lockers.
Finally either a winch or a hi-lift jack and some chain / straps if you still want the extra security.
If you do want to do things like this make sure you tell someone as well. A steep hill can pin you in a canyon or a revine without cell service. Hiking to a high point for cell service is not always possible or safe. Carry a couple extra packs of dehydrated food as well.
I was surprised I had to get to page two to see a shovel.
I've lived in canada my whole life, and if you have a shovel you can be saved often.
Like many have said, use momentum!
Even if its slow, you're still moving. No need for wheel spin.
If you do get stuck:
Rock back and forth without spinning your tires.
If it's an auto, just put it in drive then in reverse a couple times no gas.
After that, keep rocking but with a bit of gas.
If you build a little runway of traction it can get you going (to your next stuck spot haha).
Good luck! Winter wheeling is a lot of fun.
PS a friend is the ultimate if you're going anywhere sketchy.
Buliwyf
Viking with a Hammer
Winch, tire chains, tire claws, shovel.
Rear locker or Truetrac isn't going to help an Econoline on street tires. Been there, done that. Tape your winch controller to your shovel all coiled up. Can't winch without shoveling first, is a rule to live by. Even if it's just a few scoops.
Rear locker or Truetrac isn't going to help an Econoline on street tires. Been there, done that. Tape your winch controller to your shovel all coiled up. Can't winch without shoveling first, is a rule to live by. Even if it's just a few scoops.
Hopeless Diamond
Explorer
Probably true of over 75% of the people here...
Mickey Bitsko
Adventurer
Nothing from the op for a couple days, hope he's not stuck somewhere.
billiebob
Well-known member
First thing buy a pairs of chains for the rear tires. If you are exploring, you will get stuck, chains can make all the difference.
Bikersmurf
Expedition Leader
A shovel is worth it’s weight in gold when it gets ugly. When we got 3’ overnight, I cannot count the number of times I shoveled to get unstuck. That said I was able to get where I needed to go in conditions that had 99% of civilian vehicles grounded. The only other vehicles navigating the roads were military.
A shovel is a MUST... I’ve got three or four stashed on my 2wd rig.
A shovel is a MUST... I’ve got three or four stashed on my 2wd rig.