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2000 4.7 2wd auto CC Lim/slip in snow

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Old 10-20-2006 | 02:42 PM
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The other problem with snow in the back, for those without bed liners, is the compacted snow sliding forward against the front of the bed when you stop. As it melts and gets more compact, you get a couple hundred pounds slamming into the front of the bed at every stop. That eventually ends up separating the front wall from the bed floor. [:'(]
 
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Old 10-20-2006 | 03:03 PM
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The other problem with snow in the back, for those without bed liners, is the compacted snow sliding forward against the front of the bed when you stop. As it melts and gets more compact, you get a couple hundred pounds slamming into the front of the bed at every stop. That eventually ends up separating the front wall from the bed floor. [:'(]
good point. also, for anyone who has lost the rubber seals over the mouting hooks, putting snow in the back will open you up to rust under the bed.
 
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Old 10-20-2006 | 05:44 PM
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you all have some cheesy assed trucks if they're rusting out that easy. If the paint in your bed is that shot you should be using a bedliner anyways
 
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Old 10-20-2006 | 06:32 PM
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I lived in Denver for a winter with my durango which I would guess has alot more weight in the rear then the open bed of a dak. I slide around and peeled out ALL the time.

For truck beds they do make plastic containers you can fill with water and they tie down a bit. Easy to drain and remove (as long as it isn't a big block of ice).
 
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Old 10-20-2006 | 09:46 PM
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I started sliding today while driving on a sideroad that was being dug up. It was raining so the road was muddy. I wish I had posi. [:'(] (In my truck's defense, I do believe I need new tires)
 
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Old 10-22-2006 | 01:54 PM
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Default RE: 2000 4.7 2wd auto CC Lim/slip in snow

If you can get one, a foot-long section of 9" or 10" drill casing works great.[sm=smokin.gif] Have fun getting it in and out of your bed though!
 




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