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4X4 · 01-02-2006, 01:50 PM

I used to have a ford ranger 4x4. I mostly drove in 2x4 because it's better on gas and pretty unnecessary.
I found the

Woo Hoo Iggy gets a goal!!!

I had a toolbox behind the cab that was made out of 5/8 plywood so that helped the weight in the rear. The other thing I did was put a 2x6 across the box cut just right to lean against the back of the wheel wells, then I put two or three sandbags behind the 2x6. The piece of lumber kept the bags from sliding forward.

I rarely used 4x4 in the city. 4x4 is only really necessary for hardcore camping. It makes the truck heavier, it adds a whole bunch of parts that need servicing, and if you have no mechanical skills, it's pretty expensive.

Good tires are a much better winter friend.

The only other advice that I deem important is know how a rear wheel drive vehicle works. Sounds pretty obvious, and kinda is, but you'd be surprised at how easy it is to swing out your arse end and smack the car beside you.

01-02-2006, 01:50 PM	#3
4X4 One of the Nine Join Date: Dec 2004 Exp:	I used to have a ford ranger 4x4. I mostly drove in 2x4 because it's better on gas and pretty unnecessary. I found the Woo Hoo Iggy gets a goal!!! I had a toolbox behind the cab that was made out of 5/8 plywood so that helped the weight in the rear. The other thing I did was put a 2x6 across the box cut just right to lean against the back of the wheel wells, then I put two or three sandbags behind the 2x6. The piece of lumber kept the bags from sliding forward. I rarely used 4x4 in the city. 4x4 is only really necessary for hardcore camping. It makes the truck heavier, it adds a whole bunch of parts that need servicing, and if you have no mechanical skills, it's pretty expensive. Good tires are a much better winter friend. The only other advice that I deem important is know how a rear wheel drive vehicle works. Sounds pretty obvious, and kinda is, but you'd be surprised at how easy it is to swing out your arse end and smack the car beside you.