Yes, another Command-Trac question

[entity]

Hey guys!

I know the limitations of Command-Trac but would like some insight to this little scenario.

It was snowing tonight, turning into more-so slush. While driving on my way home from work tonight, the tires would slide if I accelerated abruptly. Would this scenario be okay for 4x4 PT? I used it on the way home for the first time since owning the Jeep, and experienced no wheel hops or abnormal driving. I did although switch to 2x4 when doing some Michigan left turns.

So basically, is this alright? Less than an inch but 2x4 around corners?

Thanks guy!

 

[tommudd]

First thing you need is better tires It has to be real deep snow before I ever have to lock mine in. Actually I have only had in locked into 4 wheel drive for snow/ice maybe 5 times in 135000 miles

In your case yes you can get by that way , or the way you are doing it but just be careful and make sure you are not on any dry roads ( without snow/slush/ice

 

[incommando]

First thing you need is better tires It has to be real deep snow before I ever have to lock mine in. Actually I have only had in locked into 4 wheel drive for snow/ice maybe 5 times in 135000 miles

In your case yes you can get by that way , or the way you are doing it but just be careful and make sure you are not on any dry roads ( without snow/slush/ice

I remember one of those times!!!

If you are going on a road, more or less straight with regular curves, it will be less of in issue. You did the right thing ( kicking it back to 2hi) when making hard turns, like a 90 degree turn from a stop light, as that puts more of a bind on things.

I towed 2,500 #'s (D60front, AMC 360, 4 Humvee tires/rims on trailer) about 500 miles on snow-covered pavement with no issues. It was usually about 12-14" deep, but in places south of Cleveland they actuall had one lane plowed down to an inch or so, but it was as slick as crap so I left it in 4Hi. Nothing even got hot. Oh. Maybe because it was 5 degrees, but still...