2WD 4CYL in snow? Really need help. Tacoma SR

That front diff would also have to be re geared to match his rear. This is not a cheap or easy conversion. The cost would be the delta between just buying a 4wd truck.

 

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good point. Totally forgot about that

 

side suggestion, get your truck undercoated with a non-rubber undercoating
search for: Fluid Film, Wool Wax, Cosmoline threads

 

Does that stay on there forever?

 

first 2 are yearly treatments
the third can go years between applications but always best to check annually before the salt/brine starts going down, especially in the high splash zones

 

Weight in the bed, Blizzaks on the road, Surface Shield is also a great spray-on protectant.

 

^^^^^
This.
I drove in Alaska (Kenai '85 to '89, Anchorage '91 to '01) and all my vehicles were 2wd. A little Ford Courier was my first, some Corollas, a Citation and a Bug.
I would recommend a set of studded winter tires for wintertime. That saying "Slow and easy wins the race" should be at the forefront of your mind when driving in slick conditions. Always give yourself at least double the distance of what you think you need to stop. The sandbags are a superb idea, that way you have some to throw under the tire for traction in addition to the benefit of added weight. Chains or cables work well, but can be a pain to mount on your tires correctly. If you stick to maintained roads, I think you should be o.k. with 2wd.

That said, I have owned nothing but 4wd vehicles, except for the old VW van I bought when I first arrived in Oregon in '01 (it did EXCELLENT in the snow by the way), not because 4wd is needed but because 4wd is FUN!

 

My buddy drove a RWD Titan for 10 years with snow tires and some Quikcrete bags in the back. And he lives in Monument. Hills might be a bitch in some places.

 

In addition to all the other comments, having lived in Colorado Springs for 5 years, and with only two 2-wheel drive vehicles (minivan, 1/2 ton pickup):

1) Colorado Springs (proper) is good about prepping the roads and removing snow.

2) Stay away from Monument Hill (I-25 towards Denver) when it snows- knuckleheads abound.

3) Yes, going up some hills may be a pain, but it is generally doable.

4) an earlier post mentioned COTRIP website, I highly recommend the same.

5) IMO: @Hercanstein says it best above—- you don’t NEED 4wd, but it is FUN to have it. If your budget doesn’t allow for it, you’ll be fine.

 

Read this to get the vibe.
https://gazette.com/news/colorado-s...cle_2d033140-6feb-11ed-ae8b-ff61f302619c.html

 

Thanks for sharing but what’s your point? Not being rude thanks

 

Coming from California I thought road conditions would be of interest in your decision.
I don’t know your experience with the conditions you’ll find there and thought it would be helpful to see and read about it. If you plan on heading into the high country I’d go 4x4 if not a bit of weight in a 2wd is fine. The main danger in my past has been other drivers. Colorado is a high tourism state and a lot of Texans and Okies are skiing in the winter/heading for cooler air in the summer. I lived in Security previously (next door to C.Springs) and usually go through there on my way up north in the summer. The traffic conditions have gotten worse due to drivers not driving for a multitude of reasons. I ditto the snow tires and studs, not so that you can maintain control but get the heck away from someone who has lost it. A lot of good advice has been given here in this thread.
Best wishes on your move.