I wish I could afford a 4x4 truck. Last week I made a 40 mph run at getting through a snow drift that was almost 3 feet deep in my 2wd 2009 Ranger. The drift was the victor. 30x9.5-15 Cooper Discoverer STT tires were no use going backwards trying to get out. A 2500 Dodge 4x4 got me out. I’m thinking of switching to a set of 215-85-16 off road tires the next time I buy winter tires for one of my Rangers.
Maybe invest in some chains, those seem to come in handy a lot for me. Saw my grandpa drive thru 3ft of fresh powder once with chains and 5,000 lbs of weight in the back with a 2wd truck.
I've heard its nice. Lots of sledding up there. Only a few hours away for me. Not sure how far you'll get snow wheeling without some big tire and big HP
Well, we'll have 4 sleds and a 2 Jeeps on the trip... see how it goes... might just have sleds pack it down a bit and go from there... My goal is to sighsee, I'm happy with wheeling conditions I get around house :) :) :) But nice freshy is always great!!!
Wonder if they've ever driven out onto a snow covered meadow only to find it's a snow covered lake that isn't frozen over hard enough to support the vehicle weight.
@@heavymonty the sas you got, which axel did you go with, and isn't true that it's highly not recommended because of the weak frames. I've been wanting to do it to my 99 k2500 suburban. Have a 14 bolt in the rear with Detroit locker but if in the front. I looked into the swap, bit everyone is saying not to do it because of the weak frames. Thoughts?
@@heavymonty still have the stock autotrak transfer case? I'm not building a rock cralwer, and I don't want to lock up the front with ifs. It usually does what this video has. But maybe less snoe
78 ford f250 high pinion dana 44 up front with chromos and the d60 full float woth 35spline shafts. The SAS kit is WFO. The rest of the truck is stock with some custom sliders/bumpers
@@heavymonty wfo? The one in Auburn CA? If so, I'm local and spoke to them about doing it to mine. They told me they've done it, but highly don't recommend it. It's something that I would love to get done, but I'd prefer to go Dana 60 up front. Weighs 7000 lbs as it is... Future plans would made a 60 perfect and not overkill. But if you're local to Auburn, I'd love to check it out and get your opinion with mine.
how deep was that snow? im gonna be going up a mountain pass in a couple days and they are expecting 8-10 inches of snow and i'm in a colorado on 31inch tires. kinda worried im gonna have some issues haha
There's no CJ's in the video. No Suburban either. Theres a YJ a couple TJs and I'm rocking the Tahoe. The Tahoe definitely has a disadvantage in the snow due to its weight vs tire size/width.
@@heavymonty OK. Pardon my ignorance! I love the vids and I'm curious. It seemed the Jeeps being lighter could move through the snow better than the Tahoe. But I love the Tahoe! Do you have a vid showing how you have set it up?
@@bigamigo4863 I am 73 and been doing that for more years then you are old. Further more if you are doing a story as such , you should be informing people of that for there own benefit. Only rookies would forget all the details . Sorry !
They cost more than 106K I think there around 120K and I've seen plenty of them get stuck in the snow. They seem to do best in mud and marsh areas. They don't like steep hills either the wheelbase is way to short for hill climbs.
