goldstonj

I have a 2012 FX4 SCrew with the OEM 20" wheels and Pirelli tires. I moved to Alaska from Texas in June. We just had our first snowfall about a week ago with about 4-5" on the ground now. I haven't driven in snow for a long time and never anything like I'll be driving in up here. Right now I'm in no position to buy winter tires so I put 6 60 pound bags of sand in the bed. I'm trying to stay out of 4wd as much as possible right now because most of the roads have been cleared now and I don't want to unnecessarily add wear to the drivetrain. My question is should I position the sandbags over the rear axle or all the way back against the tailgate to gain the most traction?

ICBM99

When I lived up there, we always would put them directly over the axle.

D-Rokk

Above the axle
http://www.realworldautomotive.com/s...ction-t22.html

Stormrider

Another vote for over the axle

Hammer40

That is a lot of weight. Sure you need 6? I use 3.

CDC5.0

Right above the axle is best in my opinion.

Rob1334

He's from Texas and putting sandbags in after a 4-5" dump, maybe he should try 8. lol

Centexguy

At least we get more than 2 months of above freezing temperatures HAHA

kjo43

Really?

6 bags x60lbs =360lbs /2wheels = 180lbs of extra weight per rear wheel best case.

Vandicate

Agreed.

More the better if you're not concerned with a slight decrease in MPG's.

I usually run around 4, not sure how much of a difference it makes, but I'm used to driving on snow and ice.