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

I've been known to try something similar. Actually used pieces of old snowmobile tracks. Make sure nobody is standing in line with the wheel, 'cause as often as it gives you extra traction, it'll get thrown out at maximum speed.

 

Or we sell these at 4WP:
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Winches-...ds.aspx?t_c=18&t_s=190&t_pt=9592&t_pn=S/B2790

 

I drove out the next morning when the temps were colder and the snow hardened up. When I became stuck the previous day it was slushy and I could not get traction. Upper 40's is much different conditions than the 20's.
Fuck, I was just sharing a picture. Read it how you want. Never been stuck that bad before in my life, I made a poor choice that day and should have turned around earlier than I tried to.

 

You know, I actually think that those kind of traction devices are better in SAND than in snow. Well maybe ok for "bottomless" snow, which you probably should avoid driving on whenever possible. Regular snow with an ice base is best just with chains, AND WEIGHT.

Here's a trick; keep tire chains, shovel, and a small chainsaw in the truck. Maybe a 16". Get stuck and need traction? Dig out, chain up, cut up some trees and load up with as much weight as you can fit. That ought to get you going.

 

Those items are always in there and we tried that. It just wasn't enough...we would move a bit then sink right back down.

 

Well, the only time I've EVER known of someone having to "hire a pro" to pull a vehicle out, was around 1990, my father managed to run (while plowing) his '89 YJ off a steep part of the road and onto a couple of about 18 inch diameter logs (parallel with the frame). So even dig all the snow out and the wheels were several inches off the ground. Not much you can do to dig out a log from under a car. But hey, maybe we're just tougher than you

 

Well, if he took your advice he would have been able to cut himself out eventually right?

 

this was my second time driving in the snow. first time the snow was pretty low. this time, it didnt took much for the truck to sink at the bottom.

 

2004 Prerunner DBL Cab. second time I've been stuck in snow. Thinking about buying a set of chains but don't know if I should get Cables or chains. The problem is my neighborhood does not get plowed so it's tough for the 2 wheel drive with the axel locked to get traction. I just want to be able to get around town. That means getting out of the neighborhood then driving on cleared roads for about 5 miles then back to neighborhood. How would the chains/cables hold up on the short drives on asphalt. Anyone have experience with this type problem? By the way the bed was full of "wet" snow so the bed had weight in it. Tires are Michelin and have good tread.

 

winch

 

I have heard that cables drive better on asphalt and on highways etc. that its not as noisy and rough. Chain links are atleast twice bigger in size than cables. I bet though that cables are useless in heavy snow and dirt roads.

 

What he said. Also, don't go mistaking a 4x4 as a substitute for experience and understanding the conditions. Too many warm-climate natives seem to have to learn the hard way that 4WD only helps you to speed up on snow/ice; when it comes to steering and braking, physics doesn't care how many wheels are powered and everything on tires can slide on a big enough patch of ice (especially if its' covered with snow).

 

This is what I have and use, Used it as a tree saver for my winch, used it to pull my truck out of a bog with a CAT D3, and used it to pull a few F250's out of the mud.

 

before even putting the chains on etc air down to like 20-12 psi depending on conditions before you even go out. carry a compressor air tank etc . that along with not hitting the gas too hard and just keeping your speed so you don't have to stop and start digging, the weight in the bed, no sharp steering you should be ok if need be then the chains etc.

 

thank you . great advice there.

 

This may have been said somewhere else in this thread, but if so it bears repeating.

I've been a licensed driver since 1982. I've lived in snow country ever since. I never had a 4wd until 1997. Only needed a tow truck once, and that was... never mind. Here's a simple piece of advice to keep in mind:

If your tires are spinning and you are not moving, stop. Take your foot off the gas. Take the rig out of gear. Get out and look. Think. Evaluate what tools (shovel, chains, etc) you have. If you are not moving and the tires are spinning, the chance that more throttle is going to solve your problem is slim to none. You're stuck. Spin your tires more and you'll just get more deeply stuck (which you saw). Figure out what you have, what you can do. Chances are, the best strategy is shovel.

If you're going to run a rwd 2wd truck in winter conditions, have weight in the back (sand is the standard, but big bags of kitty litter aren't a bad idea because it can be useful to help get some traction. Sand is useful for traction too, but cutting open a sand bag is a huge mess and game over for the sand bag). Here's another thing lots of people don't think about with the weight in their truck bed: secure it just the way you would any load. If you just plop some bags in there, they will wind up migrating to the front of the bed. Their weight is then distributed across the front and rear of the truck. To be most useful you want the weight directly over the axle. Put a shovel in there. Walmart was selling good snow shovels this year for less than $10. Shovel is the single most useful tool to have if you get stuck. Get a tow strap. Even though you won't be pulling many people out with a 2wd, you'll have it for when a good samaritan comes along who has no tow strap. Having a portable generator and tire pressure guage is a good idea, because as others have said lowering tire pressure helps, but then you want it back to where it should be once you're unstuck and ready to get on your way.

And as others have said, 4x4 doesn't negate your problems. As I found out shortly after I got my first one, 4 wheel drive helps you get stuck in new and exotic places. Like a couple miles up that country road nobody ever drives on.

 

I have a 2013 dbcb lb and it's 5600lbs on a scale

 

How much weight or cat litter is a good weight to carry?

 

Ive always liked 100 to 150 lbs back against the tailgate. Normally carry 100 lbs of sand in two 50 lb tubes or bags. I have a friend who uses a rubber tote with a snap latch lid. Kitty litter is really great stuff for getting moving on ice but it doesn't weigh much. 150 lbs would probably fill the entire bed.

 

I use about 300lbs right over the axle some cheap tubes at home depot http://www.homedepot.com/p/Quikrete-60-lb-Tube-Sand-115960/100318522