Help! 2005 Durango Fishtails & No Traction in Snow
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PK:
The 01 that I own has the Firestones on it. The 05 is a work vehicle, and it started life with the Goodyear SRA'S on it. While they are a long wearing tire, the traction in snow is crappy at best.
My 01 came with Goodyear Wrangler RTS tires on it. Again a very long wearing tire and decent in snow, but absolutely scary in the rain.
After almost being in rear end collisions because I could not stop it, I switched to the Firestones and have not had issues since.
FYI, the Gen 2 4x4 Durangos did not have limited slip as a factory option. If you bought a 4x2, you could get it then.
While I will agree that a good limited slip rear and will get you around better in inclement weather, it will also make the vehicle more prone to spinning out if you apply too much throttle.
Without it, too much throttle equals one wheel burning nowhere. Both rear wheel spinning equals looking back the way you just came from.
Get some better tires on there PK, and I bet you will see a world of difference.
The 01 that I own has the Firestones on it. The 05 is a work vehicle, and it started life with the Goodyear SRA'S on it. While they are a long wearing tire, the traction in snow is crappy at best.
My 01 came with Goodyear Wrangler RTS tires on it. Again a very long wearing tire and decent in snow, but absolutely scary in the rain.
After almost being in rear end collisions because I could not stop it, I switched to the Firestones and have not had issues since.
FYI, the Gen 2 4x4 Durangos did not have limited slip as a factory option. If you bought a 4x2, you could get it then.
While I will agree that a good limited slip rear and will get you around better in inclement weather, it will also make the vehicle more prone to spinning out if you apply too much throttle.
Without it, too much throttle equals one wheel burning nowhere. Both rear wheel spinning equals looking back the way you just came from.
Get some better tires on there PK, and I bet you will see a world of difference.
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It sounds like there is rear end problem. I have a 05 Durango and it is great in the snow. I can't get it to even do donuts. There is a difference between all wheel and 4 wheel, but I have never had any problems in the snow.
I had 245/70/17 tires on it before and now I have a set of wheels and tires from the Ram truck on it 275/60/20 with no problems what so ever.
I had 245/70/17 tires on it before and now I have a set of wheels and tires from the Ram truck on it 275/60/20 with no problems what so ever.
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I have a 2005 4.7 ST and I can say with less than 10k left on my factory tires, I have never had a problem in snow. ICE is a different story!!!! I live in Ohio and I have had to use the 4LOCK once this year. The only reason is I was out screwing around and never got to use it in the D, I've used it plenty of times in my Wrangler. I also have the ST, the cheapest model out there, so if they put the LSD on mine, why would they not on the higher priced models?
Just find it strange.............
Also, you will notice a difference with LOCK and AWD, try turning around in a empty parking lot in AWD, remember the distance. Then LOCK it and try to do the same circle. Your turning radius will decrease, thus making your circle larger. This is due to all 4 wheels turning at the same speed. (4 LOCK)
I think I'm right about that!
Just find it strange.............
Also, you will notice a difference with LOCK and AWD, try turning around in a empty parking lot in AWD, remember the distance. Then LOCK it and try to do the same circle. Your turning radius will decrease, thus making your circle larger. This is due to all 4 wheels turning at the same speed. (4 LOCK)
I think I'm right about that!
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Bribo:
A quick note about driving on hard surfaces on with your D in 4lock.
The system was not meant to be driven on pavement or other hard surfaces with both axle shafts locked together. You can do this as long as you are going straight, and have tires that are fairly close in tread depth.
4 Lock or High while making turns on hard surfaces puts immense strain on the drive train. Too much of this will have you rebuilding the transfer case, or breaking u joints.
Don
A quick note about driving on hard surfaces on with your D in 4lock.
The system was not meant to be driven on pavement or other hard surfaces with both axle shafts locked together. You can do this as long as you are going straight, and have tires that are fairly close in tread depth.
4 Lock or High while making turns on hard surfaces puts immense strain on the drive train. Too much of this will have you rebuilding the transfer case, or breaking u joints.
Don
