email him at michael@xtremeoff-road.com He's usually always online. That's the best email to get him. Of course you can contact him via phone. He truly will get you a good price. Tell him I sent you.

Also try bignutsracing.com.

 

It's only been stated twice, but I think one of the most important factors is weight in the bed of your truck. You can either fill it up with snow or get some sandbags. I'd prefer the sandbags. You can pick them up at your local hardware store, or make your own if you want. The rear end of our trucks are so light, I don't care what kind of tire you have, your rear end will still slide around.

 

As nees1212 said weight in the rear is very important. When I had my Tacoma, I put 4 5 gal drywall buckets filled with chat in the back of the bed. They weighed around 400 lbs, and you could spread the chat under you're tires if you got stuck.

 

I 'Third' on the rear axle weighting. I think its the most important factor.

I have a fiberglass campershell (SnugTop 'Highliner') that weighes around 250 lbs. The I keep 7 gallons of fresh water in a cubitainer (another ~60 lbs) and all my safetey and recover gear in a milk crate. Very stable back end with maximum traction.

Dont forget the sleeping bag.

 

When I had a pickup I found that if I put weight in the very back of the bed it got too much momentum when it swung to the side. I prefered it further forward, just in front of the axle.

I'd get a rear locker before a front. Much easier to control in the snow. Playing with hubs as stated above is a PITA, and it's nice to have an open front so you can give it a bit if gas and have it pull you towards where you're steering. Donuts with a locked rear are FUN

 

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