4 Wheel Drive on Highway

[H2SNOW]

I wasn't thinking about the lockers on my truck. You're correct on those. Never run them on dry pavement...ouch. But, I suggest many reading this don't know the difference you speak of....

And 4x on dry pavement and sharp turns are a no-no. But I got no qualms with it hooked up going down the highway.

ya I guess LOL most of my rides have Detroits in them soo locked up on snow and ice on a highway is a whole different attitude.. must be with program ....other wise the ole arse end tends to wanna come up front to see whats going on

 

[Puff_N_AK]

Best bet for here in South Central AK, stud up. These guys have no idea how quickly our road conditions change, especially going south of Anchorage. If your truck is 90's series or newer you can travel with the traffic no worries. H2o is the only one that lives near any kind of conditions we drive in.my.02

 

[H2SNOW]

Best bet for here in South Central AK, stud up. These guys have no idea how quickly our road conditions change, especially going south of Anchorage. If your truck is 90's series or newer you can travel with the traffic no worries. H2o is the only one that lives near any kind of conditions we drive in.my.02

thats 2 cents well spent

 

[snowmobiler]

"'But how in the F does 4x help you stop on ice any faster?'"

some times 4 by 4 engine compression can help slow you down better.
but only if your a pro driver like me and h2snow

 

[tudizzle]

We were driving home last night and were having a discussion about when we needed to be in 4 wheel.

We came to the conclusion that if you think its time to shift in, it was probably past time.


Better safe then sorry...plus the added insurance of studded tires sure makes long drives on ice a little easier on the knuckles.

 

[89sandman]

My jeeps all wheel drive so i don't have to worry about it

 

[crapchaser800]

I've run my f-150 in 4high at 65mph for hours on end pulling the trailer, never worried about it. Takes the guessing out of the little slick spots that may cause spinning if in 2wd.

 

[TumblerSummit]

False sense of control

The problem with running in 4x4 is that it feels like you are in control and when you go past the line you are toast. At least in 2 wheel when you feel slippage you can switch to 4 and slow down. I have heard too many people say they were in 4x4 like it made them invincible. 4x4 takes away some of the feel that is critical to winter driving. My 2 cents

 

[snowmobiler]

imo false sense of control = retardation.i think they should require everybody test drive an 18 wheeler on ice before handing out a drivers licence

 

[H2SNOW]

imo false sense of control = retardation.i think they should require everybody test drive an 18 wheeler on ice before handing out a drivers licence

man that would one pile of junk in about 30 minutes ..lets say we use your tractor and not mine

 

[Mitch P.]

"'But how in the F does 4x help you stop on ice any faster?'"

some times 4 by 4 engine compression can help slow you down better.
but only if your a pro driver like me and h2snow

I don't know if it stops me any faster, but it certainly gives me more controlled braking. Every truck I have owned, while towing in 2wd would always lock the front end first with moderate brake preasure. With 4x engauged, the front and rear are linked together which distributes the braking load out to the front and rear in light to moderate braking. You are not going to lock up both front wheels unless the rear locks up also. Braking too hard in icy conditions can get ugly!

 

[Good to Go]

ya I guess LOL most of my rides have Detroits in them soo locked up on snow and ice on a highway is a whole different attitude.. must be with program ....other wise the ole arse end tends to wanna come up front to see whats going on

nothing will ruin your day more than looking at your dirty azzz pass you by.. haha,,, been there, done that..!

 

[H2SNOW]

I don't know if it stops me any faster, but it certainly gives me more controlled braking. Every truck I have owned, while towing in 2wd would always lock the front end first with moderate brake preasure. With 4x engauged, the front and rear are linked together which distributes the braking load out to the front and rear in light to moderate braking. You are not going to lock up both front wheels unless the rear locks up also. Braking too hard in icy conditions can get ugly!

unless you have an engine brake to slow you down your brakes are no good to you in the really sh!tty conditions

 

[S2S_sledder]

man that would one pile of junk in about 30 minutes ..lets say we use your tractor and not mine

I think I recognize this spot... Dempster Hwy, YK-NWT border?

Good tires and weight in the bed makes all the difference... My old 2wd 96 dodge

 

[bigrodney]

After looking at the photos of the truck and trailer that home slice posted, is there any question that you you use 4wd. It may not prevent an accident but I take ever advantage I can get.
I run 4 studed tires on my truck and two studed tires on my trailer.


pics and the full story poset by homeslice
http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/s...d.php?t=187223

 

[icr]

I think good winter tires are more important than 4x4. That said, I use both. Actually I use auto 4x4 cause I've got a GM half ton

 

[powderbound]

Back in the day you couldn't run at speed in a 4x4 now it is no problem at all. Now it is no problem and that is what it is for. still does not help stop. I worked for a company a few years ago that had a company truck policy that if you crashed on snowy roads and were not in 4x4 -----you had a problem.

 

[rdr99]

unless you have an engine brake to slow you down your brakes are no good to you in the really sh!tty conditions

Use with caution. I turn mine off alot of times, easy way to start a compression skid. This is in a pickup, wish mine was adjustable like a semi. H2, do you have a retarder as well? Which do you prefer, retarder or Jake? I came across an interesting braking device awhile back, it was like generator/magnet that went between the driveshaft and trans. Kinda worked like retarder, but used magnets instead of oil.