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2WD 09 prerunner in snow

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ellyguttz, Aug 16, 2018.

  1. Aug 16, 2018 at 2:44 PM
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    ellyguttz

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    I have owned my 09 pretunner trd sport package for 3.5 years. I bought it in CA with 6k miles and it’s treated me very well. I moved to OH where it snows 6 months out of the year and still am driving the same truck. I owe money on the truck which leaves me in a tricky position to just sell it and get a 4 wheel.

    Question is....

    Is there a kind of tire that may serve me a bit better? I had ATs on it already.

    I’m sure it’s exorbitant but what is the cost like to have an axel added and get this baby 4WD or AWD?

    Any other suggestion welcome as well. Obviously need the advice.

    Thanks
     
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  2. Aug 16, 2018 at 2:48 PM
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    BassAckwards

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    Ive heard goodyear duratracs are good in snow. Might also get a camper shell or throw some sand bags over the rear axle to get more traction..
     
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  3. Aug 16, 2018 at 2:55 PM
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    coopcooper

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    winter tires.
     
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  4. Aug 16, 2018 at 3:47 PM
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    put in a real limited slip or ARB..
     
  5. Aug 16, 2018 at 3:53 PM
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    ^^^Fellow prerunner that has been driving in the snow for a long time with 2wds
     
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  6. Aug 16, 2018 at 3:55 PM
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    Doogz

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    yep..
    Skinny snow tires or duratracs like mentioned above. 235/85r16 would be a good size. Also, add weight in the bed.

    Not sure about the cost of a 4wd conversion but ive seen threads on it
     
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  7. Aug 16, 2018 at 5:11 PM
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    All my life, really.

    Snow driving is 25% tires, 25% common sense and 50% experience.

    As for tires? Duratracs are just as good as snow tires in deep snow. However, in light snow and slushy stuff....I would give the advantage to snow tires.

    In snow....just automatically turn off the traction control. It's garbage in the snow. It's really meant more for wet roads. Turning off the TC turns on the LSD. This is quite helpful in deep snow. Above 30 mph, stability control will renegade....but TC will remain off. You can also hold down the button and completely cancel the TC, STC and LSD if you want. This give you the ability to simply mash the throttle and see what happens. But, above 30 mph, the STC will renegade. Having the stability control engaged really doesn't effect anything negatively anyway. It's the damn TC that hinders you the most.

    I have a set of 4Runner Trail rims with Duratracs mounted.....quietly awaiting winter duty in a few months.

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  8. Aug 16, 2018 at 5:33 PM
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    This is what an undercarriage looks like after a 25 mile drive home from work in 15" of snow. No issues.

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    Been buried to my skid more than once. Never got stuck.

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    A limited slip or locking diff are OK to get moving. Once under way are a handicap in snow/ice.

    Unless you have lots of steep hills to navigate a 4X2 with good tires is pretty darn good. If things get bad tire chains or cables are even better than 4X4.

    We don't get a lot of snow here in GA every winter. But I live in the northern part of the state where we have mountains and we do get a significant snow about every other year. And unlike more northern states they don't clear anything but the interstates and main roads. We are on our own for a few days until it melts. And we get partial melting during the day that refreezes into ice at night. 4X4 nor any tire makes much difference in those conditions. Chains or cables are the only way to move, especially going up or down hills.
     
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  11. Aug 18, 2018 at 4:36 AM
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    That's why I like our electronic LSD. When a wheel is not slipping it's not functioning. It's an open differential until then. Some people hate it. Not me.
     
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    I learned to driver a 2wd Ford Ranchero in the Ohio snow back in the day. I NEVER got stuck driving normally, tho I can't say that for driving abnormally :D. We would reuse our feed sacks filled with rocks etc in the bed.
    I purposefully bough a prerunner for TN because I think I know how to drive. I have a bunch of cinder blocks stacked around back (coincidentally) that will put in the bed this winter. I expect the locking differential to come in handy. :fingerscrossed:

    Drive smart and you should be ok. I learned early that when braking put the truck/car into neutral, and when going up slopes keep some momentum. And decent snow tires.
     
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    E-locker and little weight in the bed definitely help alot.
     
  15. Aug 22, 2018 at 2:18 PM
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    Bridgestone blizzak tires work fantastic in winter on my 06 2wd base model, used the stock steel rims due to the large potholes that form during the cold months here. Have a nice set of 17" chrome wheels to use when the weather gets better, as running snows in warmer weather will eat them up fast. Tirerack has some nice winter tire packages if you want to keep your stock wheels to use in summer.
     
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  16. Aug 22, 2018 at 2:28 PM
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    I would suggest some winter tires or at least ATs. But you should be fine regardless. I ran my 2wd turd gen hard this winter in Chicago with stock tires that were bald af.
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  17. Aug 22, 2018 at 2:31 PM
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    @ellyguttz i have some 4wd parts for sale for cheap. Mainly front diff holding brackets/bushings. You will still need to get the big stuff. Let me know if you're interested.
     
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