Post by: boneaddict on November 28, 2020, 07:03:32 AM
Nothing has disappointed me more about my F150 than that . Other than that I have been super happy with my truck.
Post by: teanawayslayer on November 28, 2020, 07:13:49 AM
Post by: CaNINE on November 28, 2020, 07:14:15 AM
Post by: boneaddict on November 28, 2020, 07:20:48 AM
Not quite a half ton but I know you can on a Toyota Tacoma.
I wonder if a Tundra would.
Post by: boneaddict on November 28, 2020, 07:21:33 AM
I’ve been researching the same question and haven’t found it. In some cases you can run low clearance chains on the front. Having the ability to run chains on all four is more important than a fancy on board computer that tells me when I’m stuck. I really hope the new bronco will accept chains.
No kidding right?
Post by: Magnum_Willys on November 28, 2020, 07:36:02 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 28, 2020, 07:38:51 AM
I bolt 1.25” spacers on my 1500 Ram every fall so I can chain all 4. Could also have extra set of winter rims with offset to allow chains.
Where do you get the spacers?
Post by: HntnFsh on November 28, 2020, 07:52:12 AM
Post by: big wood on November 28, 2020, 07:52:38 AM
Post by: HntnFsh on November 28, 2020, 07:54:13 AM
https://www.amazon.com/f150-wheel-spacers/s?k=f150+wheel+spacers
Post by: boneaddict on November 28, 2020, 08:05:10 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on November 28, 2020, 09:01:52 AM
Use blue loctite on spacer nuts. Measure your studs - get a spacer at least that thick or you will have to trim each bolt.
https://saferoad.org/best-wheel-spacers/ (https://saferoad.org/best-wheel-spacers/)
Post by: elksnout on November 30, 2020, 08:20:05 PM
Ended up needing them on the front to regain steering and braking coming off the mountain with black ice under the fresh snow. That was fun putting them on in the dark with the truck cross ways in the trail facing downhill. No way were we getting off that mountain without those chains.
Elksnout
Post by: BNAElkhntr on November 30, 2020, 09:08:29 PM
Post by: pd on November 30, 2020, 09:10:26 PM
I have a 2014 F150 4x4. I have heavy duty chains for the rear and did some internet recon and purchased S series chains for the front. Dry fitted them at home and there's clearance. We were heading to third season Colorado and there was no way I was going to hunt at 9000' without chains for all four corners.
Ended up needing them on the front to regain steering and braking coming off the mountain with black ice under the fresh snow. That was fun putting them on in the dark with the truck cross ways in the trail facing downhill. No way were we getting off that mountain without those chains.
Elksnout
@elksnout
Could you provide a link for those S series chains?
Post by: elksnout on November 30, 2020, 09:47:19 PM
I have a 2014 F150 4x4. I have heavy duty chains for the rear and did some internet recon and purchased S series chains for the front. Dry fitted them at home and there's clearance. We were heading to third season Colorado and there was no way I was going to hunt at 9000' without chains for all four corners.
Ended up needing them on the front to regain steering and braking coming off the mountain with black ice under the fresh snow. That was fun putting them on in the dark with the truck cross ways in the trail facing downhill. No way were we getting off that mountain without those chains.
Elksnout
@elksnout
Could you provide a link for those S series chaite]
Got 'em at Les Schwab. I did however purchase the same damn chains for a lot less at ETrailer.com But thank God I dry fitted them! They were at least 2'' too big. I sent them back but didn't have time to wait for replacements.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 30, 2020, 11:20:20 PM
I have a 2014 F150 4x4. I have heavy duty chains for the rear and did some internet recon and purchased S series chains for the front. Dry fitted them at home and there's clearance. We were heading to third season Colorado and there was no way I was going to hunt at 9000' without chains for all four corners.
Ended up needing them on the front to regain steering and braking coming off the mountain with black ice under the fresh snow. That was fun putting them on in the dark with the truck cross ways in the trail facing downhill. No way were we getting off that mountain without those chains.
Elksnout
I puckered just reading that.
Post by: Miles on December 01, 2020, 06:10:43 AM
I have a 2014 F150 4x4. I have heavy duty chains for the rear and did some internet recon and purchased S series chains for the front. Dry fitted them at home and there's clearance. We were heading to third season Colorado and there was no way I was going to hunt at 9000' without chains for all four corners.
Ended up needing them on the front to regain steering and braking coming off the mountain with black ice under the fresh snow. That was fun putting them on in the dark with the truck cross ways in the trail facing downhill. No way were we getting off that mountain without those chains.
Elksnout
I puckered just reading that.
Colorado 3rd season is no joke. We go in with good tires, chains, winches, shovels, and tow straps. Always have a chainsaw as well.
Last year we fought 3-4 foot HARD packed snow drifts getting to camp (that was already set up), while pulling a trailer. It was an experience...
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 01, 2020, 06:14:11 AM
Post by: Miles on December 01, 2020, 06:23:08 AM
Was there a pucker factor involved? :chuckle:
That and the stress of knowing the whole camp is set up. The only option was to get there or go home. 3 days prior was bare ground and sunny.
When my dad keeps repeating “don’t stop here” and I’ve got the chained up Duramax to the floor as we are slowing to a stop, you know it’s bad. I was praying the chains held and didn’t tear everything on the truck to pieces.
Post by: Survival Pack on December 01, 2020, 07:04:17 AM
My 2016 F150 running 275/70-18 on stock wheels with 2" leveling up front just got back from a week trip with old school ladder chains on all 4 for days without any issues. Have run them all 4 several times. I run a heavy set on the rear and a lighter set up front and watch them close---it is very close to the suspension joint so I don't run any loose links.
Post by: Stein on December 01, 2020, 07:30:53 AM
Post by: usmc74 on December 01, 2020, 07:35:14 AM
Not quite a half ton but I know you can on a Toyota Tacoma.
I wonder if a Tundra would.
My tundra manual says no chains (2011) DAMNIT! I have 2 sets of crosslug chains under the back seat.
Post by: horsehunter509 on December 01, 2020, 07:37:11 AM
Post by: Miles on December 01, 2020, 08:34:45 AM
Also, adjust the inside chain hook more on the loose side so the bungees pull everything to the outside.
Post by: tbrady on December 02, 2020, 08:56:39 AM
Yep. I run chains on all 4-wheels quite often over in your neck of the woods.Not quite a half ton but I know you can on a Toyota Tacoma.
I wonder if a Tundra would.
Post by: KFhunter on December 02, 2020, 09:11:34 AM
I got a leveling kit I need to install, looking into winter wheels and a spacer kit, or maybe I can buy offset wheels?
Really need to get the chains figured out.
Might skip the level kit for a 4 inch lift.
Wheel spacers I might get into rubbing issues..gah
Post by: Magnum_Willys on December 02, 2020, 09:16:05 AM
16 Colorado
I got a leveling kit I need to install, looking into winter wheels and a spacer kit, or maybe I can buy offset wheels?
Really need to get the chains figured out.
Might skip the level kit for a 4 inch lift.
If running winter wheels would definitely research some with 1.5" - 2" more offset from stock. Little more load on wheel bearings but all the cool road guys are running them with big offsets now and no issues.
Post by: KFhunter on December 02, 2020, 03:03:29 PM
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https://spikes-spiders.com/pages/alpine-pro-detail
I would be worried about durability
Post by: buckfvr on December 02, 2020, 03:50:05 PM
Post by: Matth on December 12, 2020, 05:24:43 PM
Post by: Katmai Guy on December 12, 2020, 05:50:43 PM
Yep. I run chains on all 4-wheels quite often over in your neck of the woods.Not quite a half ton but I know you can on a Toyota Tacoma.
I wonder if a Tundra would.
What year?