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How many lbs do you put in your bed for winter driving?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by casey2012, Nov 20, 2018.

  1. Nov 21, 2018 at 4:24 AM
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    Boatbldr

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    I'm thinking shovel now too. And go someplace cool and do something cool too.
     
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  2. Nov 21, 2018 at 4:25 AM
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    :hattip:

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    None. Good tires, common sense and slowing down to meet the conditions of the road are all that it really takes for winter driving with a 4x4 tacoma. Added weight also means longer stopping distances, so keep that in your winter driving plans. I could see adding some weight for tractoin in a 2WD, though. But still... keep it slow.
     
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  4. Nov 21, 2018 at 4:26 AM
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    DrFunker

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    and light. :thumbsup:
     
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    What does my character look like?
     
  6. Nov 21, 2018 at 4:27 AM
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    :rolleyes: hmmmmm
    that one may take more creativity juice.

    [​IMG]
     
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  8. Nov 21, 2018 at 4:32 AM
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    Tell ya what, my b-day is 12/24 - you have until then! :laugh:
     
  9. Nov 21, 2018 at 4:32 AM
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    :annoyed:Oh the pressure!
     
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  10. Nov 21, 2018 at 4:33 AM
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    May have to get my best cartoon specialist on the case. :anonymous:

    He charges a hefty fee......but may be worth it. :rolleyes:
     
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  11. Nov 21, 2018 at 4:35 AM
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    I rolled my 2005 double cab on black ice. Not sure if sand would have helped keep me on all 4’s but it definitely wouldn’t have hurt. Has nothing to do with having a brain like the post you quoted or having a well equipped truck, as my truck had both a driver with a brain and was well equipped...shit happens even to good drivers.
     
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  13. Nov 21, 2018 at 4:38 AM
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    Yeah, ice is good for no one. The weight makes a guided missile even heavier.

    change that....ice is good for ice fishing. :thumbsup:
     
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    Very true my friend. We can all be the one upside down. All it takes is one moment of distraction, poorly judged corner, or unfortunately placed section of black ice. As well as a host of other causes.
     
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    Whheeeeeeee!!!
     
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    No doubt he had zero sand in the trunk :p jk
     
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  18. Nov 21, 2018 at 4:45 AM
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    Oh I also meant to ask... any pictures of said rolled dblcab?
     
  19. Nov 21, 2018 at 5:02 AM
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    A few minor things...
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    Blizzaks on the stock wheels do just fine in 2wd 99% of the time.
     
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  20. Nov 21, 2018 at 5:09 AM
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    Definitely good for ice fishing!! Mine launched sideways like a Baja truck missile!
     
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