Inliners International Forums General Discussion Truck Talk Winter Question

I had a little trouble with Traction in the snow last year and thought this year I would throw some sandbags in the back of my truck (78 Chevy). How much weight should I put in ? Thanks Perry

In my 1ton, I left a few 80 lb bags of quickrete back there. They got wet and then hardened up a couple months ago so I figured leaving 240 lbs back there should be plenty for the winter.

That is an awesome idea!!! I never heard of something like that. I always just used whatever heavy junk I had around. Where would a regular fellow get railroad iron? I never saw it advertised or actually looked for it for any reason.

Greetings . . .

The rail iron is a good idea. But don't forget main line track is over a 100lbs per foot so you'll probably need help and hefty hardware. You might also find some 'yard rail' or 'siding' which is like 80lbs a foot.

Until you find some, I always used tube-sand in my two wheel drive. The bags are long and round. You tuck one in front of the wheel well and one behind on both sides. This leaves the entire center of the bed open for use. I have seen tube sand at TSC and Home Depot.

I have had 4x4 since I sold my '86 so I don't have to mess with this anymore.

Good luck.
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Thanks everyone for the great advice and I really like the railroad iron idea....brillant! Thanks, Perry

my first truck was a 62 3/4 ton chevy had weight but i would still get stuck on a patch of ice under the right rear tire. had that happen two times ice under the right rear and the other tires on dry ground. every truck i have owned since then has had a posi rear in it never had that problem again.

Another good weight is a plastic 55 gallon drum.
Just put in as much water as you need and in the spring just roll it over and open the bung to drain it.

whatever you use strap it down good, you don't want an airborn missle in case of an wreck