I read a lot of great things about our diesel trucks and only posted one other time and appreciate the information from all members helping fellow posters with truck problems.

Some months ago, someone was telling us about how to buy weight to correct wheel hop, especially with the two wheel drive models. Today I bought four 35lb bar bell weights, laid them flat at the back of the bed. Tied
them with a rope so they will not slide forward when braking hard or fast. This is a very cheap remedy. Many places to buy them and still have full be use as they lay flat.

I am heading to WI from FL, and the weather does not look good for this flat lander leaving 80 degree temp and going into possible snow and ice. Have to haul a john deere tractor from Madison to Grand Rapids. And then back to sunny fl a week later.

Just my contribution for all who want to save some money and help with wheel
hop.

2005, 4dr short bed, diesel of course.

 

Four bags of sand works well also and a 2X6 across the bed keeps it from sliding forward. Also works great on the road if you get stuck on some ice going up a hill.

 

Put about 10+ sandbags (H-Depot) full of that Florida sand in the bed of the truck in addition to your barbells. That's about another 600lbs. (The unloaded weight of my truck is 3080R/4340F, for example). You could move some bags to the trailer when its loaded if you need to. You want real weight on the rear axle.

2WD trucks like to swap ends in snow/ice conditions when the rear end is unloaded. The rear tires will start spinning as you're driving straight and will make the south end of the truck head north past the front end. (I see this happen too often). Rear wheel hop is the least of your concerns.

Be very careful, especially if you've not towed in the snow before. Drive and maintain following distance like you have NO brakes. You may not. I presume you have M+S tires with very good tread and/or tire chains?

 

Thanks for that advice, this is what I like about this forum. Sand is a great idea. I will put a few bags in Friday. Been a while since experiencing this kind of weather, reason for moving to FL 22 years ago.

With the tremendous rain storms, tropical depression with 12 inches of water,
hurricanes with lots of water and wind so I am truly aware of wet road slippage. But, I do know it not an alternative to snow and ice, but keeps you on your toes. I have had the rear come around in the rain on the interstate on ramp. Careful driving is a must as always.

Like the sand idea incase it is needed as you stated getting stuck.

Thanks.

 

Regarding sand, just make sure its dry sand or you'll end up with a solid rock of sand that will come through your cab like a projectile (once it freezes) if you hit something solid (seen it happen).

Next winter I'm going to put on ladder bars because of the wheel hop in the snow. Its embarrassing, 3" of snow and the wheel hops likes nobodies business.

 

I have about 600+ pound it the rear of mine, three sets of semi chains, and a bunch of fire wood