ahhhhhh 4X2

I really have no need for 4wd. I don't go muddin, no snow or ice. The boat ramps that I use are not an issue either. 4WD is great for getting you moving from a stop, but one your moving it's mostly about the driving technique.

 

Questions:

1. Will a 2WD WITH the locker help and be better?

2. Will deflating tires to get more area, like when off-roading help?

3. Will doing both of the above, and momentum, get you out and moving in the OP's situation?

 

Lockers would help get moving but you wouldn't want it for hwy driving. Putting weight in the back will help immensely. You can make durable sandbags from rubber inner tubes. Cut them in half. Rivet the ends closed with washers. I'd get a set of cable chains and carry a snow shovel in the back. Person with that setup will be fine with a little common sense.

 

Im in NJ today with the same snow "Storm" in my pre-runner, so far so good. i agree with the post whore as well, its all about how you drive it. i even had to pull my neighbors 4X4 suburban out of her driveway. on a side note the BFG MT KM2's handle suprisingly well in the snow.

 

yea im riding with those stockers that came with the 16inch steelies....but i did just pack the shit out of my bed with snow i hope that helps a little...

 

Yeah, the stockers suck, i had a few close calls of getting stuck in places i should have had no issue with and havent since i changed the tires. for the snow in the bed, i did the same thing this morning

 

well i just bought the 17inch trd sport wheels, i'm going to get them powdercoated black and throw either some bfgoodrich a/ts or nitto terra grapplers, so hopefully my traction will be a lot better

 

should improve it by leaps and bounds. i'm partial to the BFG's (looks) but have seen nothing but good things about the grapplers

 

yea. i want some mud tires but they just aren't meant for my type of driving (which is on mainly on the highway)

 

Three things you need to do. First, quit listening to everyone who tells you you need a 4x4, because you don't. It's a nice luxury, but proper winter driving techniques are far more important than four wheel drive. Second, Put some weight in the bed (150-250 pounds). That will help you get better traction in the snow. Third, get a good set of winter tires, they make a big difference. I learned to drive in my Dads rear wheel drive trucks (I've never even driven a 4x4) in southern Alberta, and have never had need for 4wd (It would be nice at times, but not necessary). I took my new Tacoma to Calgary for Christmas where it snowed the whole two weeks. I had no problem whatsoever in the snow or ice, even made it up my Grandfathers steep, icy driveway. This truck handles beautifully in winter conditions, if you drive them properly. Good Luck

 

You don't need 4x4 except for certain circumstances. However to not be a road hazard and go 20kms around corners you need 4x4. Had a few instances up north in Fort Mac where anything but idle up this one hill would produce fishtail. Even gentle acceleration would cause it to slide. Not with 4x4 though. It's not just because the front wheels are pulling but because the torque is cut in half to the rear tires.