From: Todd Logan (bugdaddy66@hotmail.com)
Date: Wed Feb 19 2003 - 15:56:04 PST
Howdy List;
I use my M35A2 almost always in the snow. In the past 5 years I have had it
I have put about 4000 miles on forest service roads durring the winter.
Sometimes the snow drifts are as high as the hood! A few things I have
learned in that time;
-Weight is everything. With 4000 to 6000 pounds in the back, and chains on
all wheels it will keep on pushing till it kills the engine, even in low
range. An empty truck you can power slide all wheels with chains (woo
hoo!!!)
-With non-directional tires, you need chains to get through the deep stuff
(2 feet or better). I would like to find a 9.00x20.00 tire in a traction
tread and try that, but this size seems to be getting real hard to find.
-Tire chains made for 7.50x20.00 tires fit the round profile of the stock
tires very nice. You can also get this size with v-bar reinforcements and
ice biters. Not as hard to put on as the military type, and they weigh less.
This used to be a common size for school busses, so you might check with
your local bus contractor if you live in snow country. I got 3 pairs of
duals style and 2 pairs of singles this way.
-Carry repair parts and proper tools to repair your chains. If I have a
heavy load and deep, heavy snow, I will break a cross link or two about
every 10 hours of use.
-Carry shovels and shovelers! Have fun!
Todd Logan
321 Hwy 135 So.
Plains, MT. 59859
(406)826-3144
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