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New Tacoma owner stuck in snow. Advice?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by claudine19, Jan 17, 2022.

  1. Jan 17, 2022 at 12:00 PM
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    claudine19

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    Hello! Today's adventure with my Tacoma has me stuck in deep snow. Tried 4 LO without success. No diff. lock. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks!
     
  2. Jan 17, 2022 at 12:03 PM
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    eon_blue

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    Pics? How deep are you dug in? If not too deep you can try digging and putting something under the wheels to try and get traction. If you're in deep though you'll probably need someone with a recovery strap or winch.

    There are a ton of active members on here, if you feel comfortable posting your location info you could probably find someone nearby that can help at some point.
     
  3. Jan 17, 2022 at 12:11 PM
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    Never mind --- some local friends hauled my butt out. WHEW!

    Thanks, Ryan!
     
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  4. Jan 17, 2022 at 12:15 PM
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    Try over in the Ohio area forum.
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/ohio.212/

    Put HELP in the title.
     
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  5. Jan 17, 2022 at 12:19 PM
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    You don’t provide enough information. Describe where you’re at, the terrain, depth of snow etc. etc and a couple pictures would be most helpful. If you don’t have a rear locker you have less traction in 4L than 4H. You have front and rear limited slip in 4H but not in 4L. But when you are stuck in snow, you’re stuck, 4L or 4H doesn’t matter. You need to be pulled out, winched out, dug out and or traction boards. Post some pics.
     
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  6. Jan 17, 2022 at 12:46 PM
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    claudine19

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    Hi Sprig, You're exactly right; I had to get pulled out with a chain. :D
     
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  7. Jan 17, 2022 at 1:12 PM
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    How fitting, I got my taco stuck for the first time today in snow. Thank god for traction boards. If you dont have any get them.
    I was solo and if not for these I would be stuck blocking the path for the plow guy.

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  8. Jan 17, 2022 at 2:11 PM
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    Reducing air pressure may have helped, but you want to return to normal pressure as soon as you go back to snow plowed roads. My own policy for non bead locks is to stay above 20 psi for c-rated tires; and 10 psi for e-rated tires.
     

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