How to get out of snow if stuck and both back wheels spinning. Non 4x4 but with chains on back wheel

have you heard of a shovel ? start digging yourself out. works every time.


I floated my bad ass 4runner way up into 3 feet of snow , it was going nowhere. so I shoveled and shoveled my ass off and lo and behold the wheels ended up touching the ground after a mad 30 minutes of furious digging and I was on my way

 

I got a shovel but I want to have a good tow rope in my tire chain box also. who knows someone else or I need it on the road

 

shovel and chainsaw will get you out of any snowy mess guaranteed

so carry a shovel and working gas powered chainsaw. dig your self out, and chainsaw up some traction devices.

 

Load the back up with weight. Easiest way to do that is pile snow in the back. This also means in snow you should always have a shovel, always. I also recommend a tow strap always in your truck.

 

Sometimes you need to be pulled from the rear so get a receiver shackle mount and shackle. Don't use a tow strap for anything but a slow gentle pull. It's far more useful and effective to use a properly rated recovery (snatch) strap or a Bubba Rope. They stretch and are the best for dynamic recoveries.

 

harbor frieght has 2800 lb tow strap. its 2 inch and 20 ft long. is this a good enough stap?

 

No, no, no, no. There us a huge difference between a tow strap and a recovery strap or kinetic rope. A tow strap or chain won't stretch and is made for towing a broken vehicle to the trail head or shop. Recovery straps ava ropes stretch and are made to effectively "unstuck" a vehicle without breaking things.

 

NOPE.
Likely to break on you, thats more for an ATV. I have a 30' 30,000lbs.

 

thanks for that idea. I appreciate all the suggestions. lot to learn for me.
how to do guys maintain the tire chains? I cleaned them up and dry them and put it in the box. do I need to paint with anti rust?

 

I have a 4X4 but would still not be driving in that much snow and ice on unplowed roads.
It's not worth my sanity or my life.

 

The main thing with chains is to put them away dry - otherwise you'll find something that resembles a tacoma frame next time you use them.

 

I carry a shovel, traction boards, and a tow strap and I have 4wd.

 

what traction board do you have?

 

There is this really neat invention that works wonders on situations like this. Its pretty simple, inexpensive, and easy to use. Its called a SHOVEL.

 

hahaha . got it. I will make sure i have a shovel.

 

Check out Wheelers Off Road and talk to @YotaDan ! I bought myself and gifted their tow ropes, great quality! And Dan is very helpful!

 

I just let them dry out but spraying them with a very light coat of something like CLP isn't a bad idea.

 

SUMEX RUSTIK 4x4 EBUDDY19 Escape Buddy Universal Traction Mat, 2 Set (Lightweight, Easy to Clean, Durable Strong Build Product. 4x4 Off-Road Recovery Devices.)

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Honestly, a 4x4 truck will pay for itself once you are stuck in the middle of no where. The reality is that there is no reason not to just get a 4 wheel drive. Yes you might pay $3000 up front, but guess what, you get it right back when you sell. You vehicle is also much more in demand when you sell, many like me would never think twice about buying a 2 wheel drive truck.

Hopefully you make it through the rest of the winter without getting stuck, I bet next time you will have a shovel.

 

Damn...if I only I had thought about a shovel.
Sometimes a shovel just won't cut it.