How do our trucks handle the snow, specifically the 2WD flavor?

I live in Florida, but this December I'll be spending some time in the mountains of TN (Smokey Mountains). My previous vehicle (Grand Cherokee 2WD) handled it well, but I got locked up a few times. I also had a 6-Cyl with open axle.. now I have a TRQy 5.4L with 3.73LS..

Just curious how I'm going to do, and how to handle the mountains.. ? Truck is bone stock right now. May have intake/exhaust by this time.

 

It's like any other 2wd truck.... light in the back and lots of torque so in order to get anywhere be very gentle with the throttle and you'll be fine. These trucks are heavy, so that definitely helps. I live in MI, and only use the 4x4 a few times during each winter.... normally just after some fresh powder so I can play. The stock BFGs do ok in the slush.

If your really worried just slap several hundred pounds in the bed for a little extra bite.

 

Yep that about covers it. Use second gear to start if you are worried about slipping. Adding weight is a great solution

Dont know that I would be tooling around in the Mtns of Tenn in a snow storm with 2 wheel drive though.

That said my truck did fine in 2wd in the snow here

 

You won't see much snow in the Smokies....

 

I drove around in the mountains with a 4X2 for 40+ years without a lot of problems until I decided I "had" to have a 4X4 a few years ago. More important that what you drive in snow is how you drive. I've passed many stuck 4X4s in my 4X2 on bad roads. On slick roads, you have to drive gently. No sudden starts, stops or turns. I also learned years ago that the shorter the wheelbase with a 4X2, the better it will go (not handle) in the snow.

 

Toss some weight in the bed and you will be fine. I hardly ever put my truck in 4wd. 2wd is much more fun.

 

I live near the MA/NH border and I have a 2wd 2004 SCab. We had a pretty snowy winter last year and I had no problems on the stock Michelins. Just take it easy like others have said and you'll be fine.

 

OD/D/1st for "teen" fun

2nd for granny starts

 

My 4x4 goes no questions asked.

My 2wd truck, even with ATs on it last winter basically spun cirlces in deep stuff. I can not keep weight in it since it is used as a delivery truck, so 1/2 the time its empty. Most of the winter it sat out back, heck at one point it was totally drifted over. I should have got a pic of that.....

But with enough weight, a light foot, and alittle sliding you will be ok.

 

I can't wait till it snows on the Big Island. I want to test out my 5.4L 3.73ls too.

 

 

Yes it snow's on the big Island who woulda thought

 

Well the mountain is 13,750 something ft high, Im pretty sure any mouintain in the world that high, is going to get some snow.

 

If you look at my gallery, the pic with the truck in the snow is up mauna kea. about 9 months ago. We normaly get snow once every 2-3 years. But for the past 4 years we had snow every year, and last year we had snow twice that year which is always fun to go up and play with my family.


My Gallery
https://www.f150online.com/galleries....cfm?gnum=6270

 

when in 2wd my truck is excellant....as long as thiers a road..no problem with hills...snow will compact and give you traction, ice is a differint beast that takes out inexpieranced 4wd drivers....a 2wd with a LS and whieght in the back and your fine....I prefer 2wd to 4wd in winter driving....the 4wd is for when I want to play or have to get to a job site in a rual setting....