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ironchef25
06-17-2005, 07:32 PM
ok i live in socal so we dont see snow here but once in a while during winter season we drive up to big bear which is like an hour from l.a. i would have gotten a 4wd but my dealer had a verry limited amount of tb. so i just got what i could afford.now the dealer explain to me that the tb shouldnt be put in chain when driving in snow. :confused: so now im wondering what will i be doing if i ever to decide to drive up in the mountains and theres a chain requirement for snow...by the way this is my first suv/truck.
ScarabEpic22
06-29-2005, 09:43 PM
I have a 4X4, and I was wondering the same thing. I went to Les Schwab, and they said a pair of chains should only be put on the rear, and I got a pair of really easy to put on chains for about $75. Truthfully, I have never had to use them, but I feel safer carrying them around in the winter. Sorry for not answering your question directly, but as I said before, I havent had to chain up b/c I have 4WD.
02EnvoySLE Guy
06-29-2005, 11:56 PM
you might be better off carrying a couple bags of cat litter to help with traction should you get stuck. I don't know if that's the best solution or not though. :m2:
Here is an option, although not exactly cheap. But it is legal and is ok for vehiclies with low clearances. They are based near San Fran.
http://www.spike-spider.com/
The other option is to put additional weight in the back during the winter. I heard lead weights from hunting places are the smallest and best things. Regular lifting weights would work also. The chain police won't' let you buy though.
MoJoe
06-30-2005, 11:42 AM
Chains scare me. I would just do like Charlie suggested and buy some weight for the rear, and even air your tires down a little if needed. :m2:
jimmyjam
06-30-2005, 12:36 PM
I'm glad I live in florida.... :cool: :D :laugh:
MoJoe
06-30-2005, 06:20 PM
I'm glad I live in florida.... :cool: :D :laugh:
Yeah, all you need is anchors to hold you down from the hurricanes :laugh: ;)
Jman423
07-01-2005, 04:22 AM
Yeah, all you need is anchors to hold you down from the hurricanes :laugh: ;)
LOL :laugh:
Lately we have needed floating devices.... :mad:
02EnvoySLE Guy
07-01-2005, 08:47 AM
LOL :laugh:
Lately we have needed floating devices.... :mad:
So you need the "Trailblazer Florida Edition" -- where instead of running boards, they install pontoons!
http://hahn-on-the.net/TBECentral/FLA_TB.jpg
:p :laugh: -- don't forget the hitch cover with the propeller in it!! :m2:
Jman423
07-01-2005, 09:01 AM
ROFLMAO :laugh: :laugh:
LEAVE IT TO CHARLIE!!
MoJoe
07-01-2005, 11:13 AM
Priceless Charlie. That is insane :D :laugh: :laugh:
04TBEXT
07-01-2005, 11:55 AM
Hey!!! 2WD guys....Don't wanna use chains? Check this out...may be an alternative. www.greendiamondtire.com
rcam81
07-01-2005, 03:14 PM
I have a hitch cover with a 4 blade prop in it.
MoJoe
07-01-2005, 03:16 PM
I have a hitch cover with a 4 blade prop in it.
Inboard, Outboard, or Inboard/Outboard? What HP :laugh: :D
Jman423
07-01-2005, 07:32 PM
Inboard, Outboard, or Inboard/Outboard? What HP :laugh: :D
I haven't gotten that far yet, I am just glad that at this point, my truck won't sink!! :laugh: