Hi All:

Quick question.

I have an 08 SCab Lariat 4x4 with a canopy. Live on Vancouver Island on the west coast where we only get 2-3 snowfalls a winter.

Was wondering what folks are putting in the back of their trucks for extra weight to avoid the back end from sliding out from underneath them when its slippery? Given the amount of snow we do get I don't think snow tires were warranted. I have new Michelin LTX M/S2 on now.

Looking for something small and heavy that will come out of the truck when not needed.

Thinking a couple sandbags or a few cinder blocks???

Looking for ideas

Thanks

 

im in sask. and we get ALOT of snow. I use sand bags, 4 or 5 of them and you can get them at any homedepot. Bags of water softener salt work good to. I had 5 gallon pails of crusher dust for a bit to but you need to strap them to the side so they dont tip over.

 

I'm in south ontario don't get that much snow anymore but it does happen now and again.

I use three 80 lb sand bags in a 2010 Scab 2WD seems OK but 4 bags might be better. No winter tires just the stock crap that came with the truck. Put the sand bags across the rear of the bed then tie em down with a ratchet strap. In the spring just dump the sand bags at a CT parking lot along with any old motor oil you have layin around....lol

Edit:
Put each sand bag in a green garbage bag and wrap with tape so the sand don't get loose everywhere in the back of the truck.

Sand bags are about $5 each or less so pretty cheap solution and not worth storing - just dump them when done.

 

If I were you I'd be more concerned with what to do for better traction in rain. Haha

 

I don't think lack of weight is the problem. Ease up on the throttle when it's slippery, get some chains if you really must go out when the road is ice covered, 4x4 should be sufficient for most conditions. If you want to put something in the back for peace of mind, get a few bags of crushed rock for traction aid to throw under the tires. Bags of sand will freeze.

 

I have 4--68 lbs sand bags in my truck. I also wrap the in duck tape to help preventing getting holes. Our local gas stations sell them for like $3.10 a bag. I have them across the back axle and rear of the bed.

 

lol...no kidding!

The new tires should do the trick for the rain....they replaced the stock scorpions!

 

My -92 is light in rear, to weigh down the bed, i cut two truck inner tubes in half,which gave me four rubber bags. tied ends with heavy tie-wraps after filling with pea gravel. Clean,dont scracth and use over each year. Works great for me.

 

Good Idea!

 

When it snows here, I usually put one of these in the back of my truck. It has gotten me anywhere Ive wanted to go, and Im sure it would take me further. Great for traction, and doesnt look bad either.