How much weight is ideal for snow/ice in F250 or 2500 series trucks??
02-15-2010, 08:44 AM
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How much weight is ideal for snow/ice in F250 or 2500 series trucks??
I been looking for solutions to adding weight to the rear of my truck during snow and ice conditions. I ran across this site http://www.shurtrax.com/ that sells a system you fill up with water and take off. I was curious if anyone had an idea how much weight is ideal for the rear of a truck?
02-15-2010, 12:46 PM
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there is a grain of truth in this myth but only a grain and it depends on what you think you are trying to fix.
if you are looking to increase standing start traction on a slippery hard surface then adding weight to the back will help. but once you are moving, everything changes and that added weight now becomes your enemy. all the physics that control the dynamics of motion are dependent on the mass that's moving... so... once you have that increased weight moving, you then have to be able to turn it and stop it , all while that small bit of static friction you increased at rest has now essentially evaporated once the wheels are turning.
the correct tires at the correct pressures are going to be your best solution .
if you are looking to increase standing start traction on a slippery hard surface then adding weight to the back will help. but once you are moving, everything changes and that added weight now becomes your enemy. all the physics that control the dynamics of motion are dependent on the mass that's moving... so... once you have that increased weight moving, you then have to be able to turn it and stop it , all while that small bit of static friction you increased at rest has now essentially evaporated once the wheels are turning.
the correct tires at the correct pressures are going to be your best solution .
02-16-2010, 01:22 AM
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My answer would be none. Just push the 4wd drive button as needed
I had an s-10 2wd pickup a long time ago. I would just shovel the snow into the bed and it was plenty. I still have a friend that does the same thing.
I had an s-10 2wd pickup a long time ago. I would just shovel the snow into the bed and it was plenty. I still have a friend that does the same thing.
02-16-2010, 06:18 AM
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sorry, not true, have one, yes adding some weight helps greatly, 1000 lbs would be great, but anything helps, my tahoe w/22's acually better in the all the snow we have had than my 2500 crew...until we added some weight...Rob
02-16-2010, 09:22 AM
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I have 2 questions:
1. Do you have a leveling kit on the front of your truck??
2. What are you hoping to gain by adding weight in back??
My guess is that the back of your truck sits up really high when the plow is on the truck, and you are thinking of adding weight to correct this ???
I have an F-350 and run a Boss 8' HD plow. I have a 2" leveling kit on the front plus I changed one leaf to be thicker/stiffer. Truck now sits level and carries the plow only 1" lower when up.
1. Do you have a leveling kit on the front of your truck??
2. What are you hoping to gain by adding weight in back??
My guess is that the back of your truck sits up really high when the plow is on the truck, and you are thinking of adding weight to correct this ???
I have an F-350 and run a Boss 8' HD plow. I have a 2" leveling kit on the front plus I changed one leaf to be thicker/stiffer. Truck now sits level and carries the plow only 1" lower when up.
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02-16-2010, 11:21 PM
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Steve was on the right track. Tire pressure and a quick way to air up and down is your best bet. Check into cables or chains. Many of the cable systems are pretty easy to take on and off and allow smooth operation at reasonable speeds. Perhaps a set of studded tires dedicated to winter use if you can afford winter and summer wheels.
