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Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
Here are a few pictures of my solution to 2wd in Colorado winter.
My goal is to add weight that will (1) remain in place (2)is not very expensive (3) will not make a mess, and (4) reusable in the future. The "tube sand" that is sold across this country is the biggest ripoff ever. You get 40# in a "tube" for ~ $3-4. The best part about the tube sand is when it breaks all over the back of your bed. Even worse, when you do get stuck, you end up breaking into the bag early. I have used this method in the past with great success. I have a couple of 4x4 and some 2x6 hem/fir. Three 25 gal rubbermaid bins (make sure you buy the soft plastic bins, harder plastic will crack in the cold). The old gal weighs # 4,620 before, #5,220 after. That is # 600 of "squeege" mix (sand and irregular fines < 3/16"). The bins are nice because I will have a supply of dry traction sand, when I need it. I am also going to add some small plywood covers to hide my chains from thieving eyes. Total Cost: 3 bins $ 22.00 Wood/screws $ 35.00 Sand $ 7.41 Total. $64.41 Equivalent Weight in Tubesand @ 3.50/lb = $52.50 I think I have accomplished my goals. Of course, the real savings will come years down the road when I don't have to invest in the hardware. ![]() ![]()
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
Great idea! We don't get snow like you, but when we do, I take my tractor with a front-end loader and load my bed with snow. When it warms up, the weight melts away. Not for truck in garages, bad mess.
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
This is mine ...
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
My solution is to stay in California
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
Good idea with the sand. I have 4 old tractor trailer tires mounted on rims I put in the bed as needed. They even fit under my bed cover. Even though it's a non posi rear, it usually does the trick.
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
I just put a load of fire wood in the back.
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
For traction, I sling one or two of my three-point implements into the back of this snow-mover. Another option is logs - they are free. I know people that use lead shot. Or five gallon buckets of wheel weights from the local tire store. Weight, coupled with chains on all four wheels, means I keep moving. My Chevy C10? It stays safe and sound in the garage until spring!
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
the tube idea is a great one just wrong material here how you fix it for CHEAP
get a truck tube cut it across ( look you have a long tube) roll a 2x4 in one end of it then nail or screw anther though the tube into the other 2x4..( look it's sealed at one end) guess whats next?? fill it with sand DUH!!! tie the other end off and your done...you can adjust the weight by filing it more or less.and if you get stuck untie the end grab the coffee can you threw in before you tied it off and sand your tires... works in cars or truck and is clean.......
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
when you live in South Texas.... Winter= rainy season..........so....
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
For me is Fort Lauderdale Florida!!! the only snow we get is the one people snore up in their nose....
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
ewwwwwwwww
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
Ok. I see a little more snow than most of you guys up in Canada. Im gonna need something for weight in my truck here in a little bit. The containers of sand is a good idea, but i still want to be able to throw a snowmobile or atv in the back when need be. I was thinking about trying to find some heavy rubber mats and cut them too fit. There pretty heavy and that way i can just drive what ever on top of them. I might throw a container of sand in there too. Like the traction as needed idea. Any other ideas
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
This pic should be in the Volvo thread in Alternate Tinkerings!
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
Doesn't work well at the other end of California...
![]() My solution is to engage the front axle. ![]() If that's not enough, shovel snow into the bed. If that's still not enough, stay home and stoke the fire. Nobody else will be out either.
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
I've got (2) 14" tires that I filled with leftover concrete from a pour. I added a half round piece of #4 rebar for a handle on each. Each tire weighs around 150#'s.
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
Those tubs all framed in are the best solution.Weight is easy to add.The problem is having it stay put.Around here,you shovel your bed full of snow and you might be hauling a glacier for a couple months.I clean it all out before it does the refreeze.
It snows in California and Arizona,just not on you flatlanders. ![]()
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
Big innertube in the back . I have an adaptor that allows you to put water into the tube. (tractor supply). Or I just drive my subaru
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
around here a fairly common fix is just iron weights like tractor wheel weights, tractor front end weights or weights off an oilfeild pumping unit. They are small enough to keep your bed useable. Keeping them in place can be tricky, I either find a simple solution(varries by truck) or just drive nice wich is easier said than done lol
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
I know they're a bit of money, but I've never found anything better than a camper shell! Weight is evenly distributed, and doesn't move (if you're lucky!). Then you can add bricks, etc as needed.
And about the California snow thing: It definitely snows around here, just not right in the LA basin. The fun thing when I was in high school was to ditch class and drive my '69 3/4 ton up Angeles Crest Hwy and load it with snow. We could be back in town before it melted and drive around wingin' snow balls at unsuspecting idiots... |
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
Yes indeed - main reason I moved from Idaho (Eastern, near Jackson Hole) to Florida.
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
I like the idea. I wonder how it does in the below zero temps though.
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
I did the snow in the bed thing when I was 16. The snow ended up packed tight and like a ball of ice. Three weeks later I ended up losing my axle seals from the extra wieght that refused to melt. From now on I will find another kind of ballast first LONG before I use snow again.
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
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Re: Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos
colorado sean what size were the bins you used?
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