The problem with putting the weight behind the rear wheels is it pulls some
weight off the front wheels. If you put too much weight back there you loose
steering traction.
Doug Fedeli
Rob Parenti wrote:
> What I used to do, when I lived in Michigan, was put in a 2x8 or 2x6 box the
> full width of the bed behind the wheel wells and filled it with corse gravel
> or crushed rock, not sand. Had a plywood cover to keep the snow and ice
> out. Having it behind the wheels gave me the most traction for the weight,
> and allowed it to be easy to reach when I needed to throw a shovel full of
> gravel under the wheels. Sand would likely freeze solid with a little
> moisture, and is not as good as gravel for traction in deep snow.
>
> ..Rob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MATTHEW N INTIHAR [mailto:challengerman@juno.com]
> Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2000 10:23 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Sand Bags
>
> Ok, I feel stupid asking this, but this is my first truck, and my first
> winter driving. I have a 92 CC 3.9L auto 4x2, and I am wondering how
> many 75 lbs. sand bags to put in the back. I appreciate the help.
>
> Matt
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