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Two Wheel drive dually In the snow?

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I have not had my new Dodge dually out In the snow yet. Its a two wheel drive with sure grip?I hope I am not dead In the water a old saying. I guess winter Is here now. 2 and 1/2 momths to go until better weather. I put air bags on the rear because I have a old slide In camper plus a travel trailer and a truck cap. I did get the 6 speed trans. and 4 door long bed. Probably should have a shovel In the truck also and a comealong also?I do have towing service, never use Ir yet. Today a good day to test It but I hate to take It out of the garage and get It dirty. Drive my wifes car? :-laf
 
I got rid of my '99 2x4 dually for the same reason. If you put 1000-1500# of sand in the bed you should be okay.



Go to the local stone yard and have them put a scoop of sand in the bed, I'm sure you can use it for something this spring, plus you can use a couple scoops of it if you do get stuck :D
 
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Unless you put some weight in the bed, you'll have very little traction. But with that said, I have navigated through some icy uphill sections of mountain passes with no weight in the back, with a six speed. Just keep slow constant momentum and avoid going so fast that you'll need to use your brakes. It's is not fun, but doable.
 
carry chains too.

Having traded in my 4x4 CTD for a 4x2 duallie, I've learned to be prepared, not only with weight in the rear, but tire chains as well. Security Chain has a very fine diagonal cable chain product, and Pewag makes an awesome alloy chain system. Pewag is however a royal pain to deal with unless you have a dealer for them in your area. Tirechains.com is very good too I hear. I chain up the outside only when the going gets tough.

Steve
 
i leave six 24"x36" sidewalk stones in the back of mine all winter they weigh about 125lbs, and don't take up a lot of room. besides you can always use them somewhere around the house in summer.
 
I'm a bit of a boyscout, I guess. I carry sand, shovel, pull strap and V-Bar chains* even with my 4x4.



Dave



* also carry first aid kit, cell phone, flashlight, and winter gear.
 
DPelletier said:
I'm a bit of a boyscout, I guess. I carry sand, shovel, pull strap and V-Bar chains* even with my 4x4.



Dave



* also carry first aid kit, cell phone, flashlight, and winter gear.





Oh 'fess up Dave... We know you have waterproof matches and signal mirror in your kit too! :-laf
 
Winston Wolf said:
Oh 'fess up Dave... We know you have waterproof matches and signal mirror in your kit too! :-laf



Winston,

Actually if truth be told, I also carry;

- matches/lighter

- spare contacts, case, cleaner and glasses

- toothbrush and toothpaste

- deodorant (hey, ya never know!) and hair brush

- maps of wherever I might go in a 200mi radius

- emergency food (granola bar or chocolate bar)

- extra windshield washer fluid

- toilette paper

- jumper cables

- tie downs

- some extra cash

- fuel filter and serpentine belt (only on longer trips)

- basic tools and 1 quart of every type of fluid the truck uses.

- spare bulbs and fuses.



OK, there, I've said it (well mostly). Go ahead, poke fun!! :D :D



Dave
 
I traded a 97 dually (4 x 2),with a seriously hot rodded V-10 in for my 2004 600 Cummins (4 x 4). That truck had way too much torque and way too little traction! I think a (4 x 2) dually is almost useless in snow, wet grass, ice, unless it has serious snow tires and a lot of weight in the back! You just can not run towing / all-season tires and expect to get by. So if you're gonna run it, get the right tires and alot of weight, a load of sand or dirt is your safest choice. Hannibal Missouri (lots of hills) :cool:
 
Yes a 2wd duelly is worthless in the snow. Mine is and it has an 8' by 11' flat bed (heavier than a regular bed). Even with good tires they still suck in the snow and ice. You could always buy a set of studded tires for winter use.
 
CMckee I used to use sidewalk blocks until I saw a pickup that had been in a wreck with blocks in the bed. Don't know what he hit but what those blocks did to the cab would scare the $h*t out of you. They jamb together & then launch
 
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