Chaining up your 4X4

[rainshadow1]

I have two sets of link chains, custom fitted for my rig (hook goes into the end link, favor the outside of the tire, one bungee... done!)

I'll typically chain all 4 if I chain at all. I'll chain the rear first, but rarely do I drive on with only one set.

If I only had 1 set, I'd chain the front. I don't drive fast downhill, that's just dumb.

I almost never chain on the paved roads, no matter how bad the snow. 4x4, and go slow, not a problem. (Bridge ice, on the other hand...  .)

 Above I'm talking about running FS roads for Cougar tracks!

[whacker1]

maybe some of you can give these guys some pointers?


UNCUT: Ice Rink On Spokane's South Hill; Vehicles Pile-up Crashing Down The Hill

[ICEMAN]

Why? I rather enjoy seeing that.... 

[whacker1]

I was told that there were people at the top of the hill telling the idiots not to go down and that many people continued down the hill.  I have watched it half a dozen times.  I can't not watch it.  It reminds me of my days in Pullman, watching all the ill prepared drivers from all over the country think they are perfectly capable of driving in the snow.

[jeepasaurusrex]

I like the guy in the diesel truck at the end.... if in doubt, throttle it! 

[BLUEBULLS]

I usually air down in deep snow, it's funny how so many people you see up in the hills don't realize how much difference it makes. I'll throw the chains for icy, roads with a chance of going off an edge. I usually just take chains and a Hi lift in case I get stuck.

always good to have

[boneaddict]

I carry 4.  But....if I had two it would be the front two

[boneaddict]

OMG, that was funny.   

[BlackRidge]

Whacker, that vids priceless. Must be a great show every year

[jeepasaurusrex]

The one guy in the black car actually did it right. Stayed off the brakes, steered into the skid, and was able to make it safely down the hill.

[Skillet]

I usually chain the rear wheels because when towing a trailer i don't want the trailer pushing the rear end around.

+1

[Gutpile]

maybe some of you can give these guys some pointers?


UNCUT: Ice Rink On Spokane's South Hill; Vehicles Pile-up Crashing Down The Hill

This happens every year on that hill.  That thing is STEEP!!!!!!

[Gutpile]

I've never needed chains until this year while elk hunting so I've decided to buy some. I didn't know that it's common to chain up the front tires and not the back if you only have two chains. That's interesting, I'm glad I saw this thread.

[GoldTip]

I caryy four, but always the first set goes on the front end, if I end up stuck then I chain the rears, turn the truck around and park it and start walking to wherever it is I was trying to go.  If you chain up all four and get stuck, it's a fair bet you will be stuck for a good long time.

[throttlejocky20]

The one guy in the black car actually did it right. Stayed off the brakes, steered into the skid, and was able to make it safely down the hill.

That was awsome lets just keep the brakes locked up and hope we stop. ha ha ha