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tc · 04-04-2008, 03:09 PM

Depends on the kind of snow - where do you live?

If the snow is slick, or ice underneath, then you do NOT want the locker on! If the snow is deeper, and has traction, then the locker will help. The reason is that with the rear end locked and both tires spinning, you lose all your lateral stability and slide sideways.

The best thing if you have a prerunner and need to drive in snow is LOTS of weight in the back and studded snow tires

04-04-2008, 03:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,376	Depends on the kind of snow - where do you live? If the snow is slick, or ice underneath, then you do NOT want the locker on! If the snow is deeper, and has traction, then the locker will help. The reason is that with the rear end locked and both tires spinning, you lose all your lateral stability and slide sideways. The best thing if you have a prerunner and need to drive in snow is LOTS of weight in the back and studded snow tires __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action