My father's Durango with a 3.92 LSD has NO problems in the snow. Tried
donuts - can't do 'em. He's had almost no traction problems.
Rob Parenti wrote:
>
> I think the 3.92 axle ratio would give you problems in the snow. You'd end
> up starting in second gear to keep from spinning to much. Easy for me to
> say - I live in Miami, now, but I spent 30 years in Michigan.
>
> Try this: build a 2X6 bod *behind* the rear wheels. Fill it with course
> gravel, put a plywood cover on, and throw a shovel in the bed. Instant
> traction, balanced weight distribution, and you can shovel the gravel under
> the tires to help your friends get out of the ditch.
>
> - Rob '00 SC 4.7L 5speed 3.92 LSD
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Andy Levy
> > Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2000 5:46 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: Re: DML: Buying Dakota--PosiTraction??
> >
> >
> > I think you meant 3.92?
> >
> > DONLCORJR@aol.com wrote:
> > >
> > > If you live in the north and get snow , limited slip rearends
> > are a must in a
> > > truck. also try the 3.52's.
> > >
> > > Don.
> >
> > --
> > -andy
> >
> > http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/ --- andylevy@bigfoot.com
> > -------------------------------------------------------------
> > "I spilled spot remover on my dog. He's gone now..."
> > --- Steve Wright
> > -------------------------------------------------------------
> >
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