For more traction in the ice/snow.
2007-10-24 04:12:27 · 6 answers · asked by chimodzimodzi 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Toyota
2.4 L model
2007-10-24 04:16:47 · update #1
make sure you tie them down real good. they become missles in a car wreck if not. a couple will help.
2007-10-24 04:23:03 · answer #1 · answered by koma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alright here's a checklist for ya:
Antifreeze - good for 35 below 0
check tires good tread - proper air level
6 bags should be fine - put a 2X4 behind the rear wheel tubs, set the sand bags close to the rear tail as possible.
keep a tow strap (just in case) nylon w/hooks - 30' or so.
keep a safe distance from the car ahead of you,
go slow - and pay attention.
Shutting off a cell phone is a good idea.
2007-10-24 04:29:15 · answer #2 · answered by pablo35escobar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 tubes of sand (I think they're 80 lbs each) should help a lot. I don't recommend putting them all behind the rear wheels. That WILL weigh the rear end down more but it will pull weight off the front tires, which you don't want to do. Try to center the sand in the bed...either put them all in the middle or put one in front, one in the middle, one in the back, etc.
2007-10-24 08:42:34 · answer #3 · answered by Eric P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I kept 3 70 pound tubes in the back of my 93 Toyota pickup. You have to get some 2 X 4's though, to keep them in place. If you stop suddenly, they fly to the front of the bed, and make you feel like you've been hit!
2007-10-26 04:29:39 · answer #4 · answered by Ging 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest six bags (about sixty pounds). That will supply enough traction to avoid getting stuck in snow, plus will provide you with two bags that you can open in order to provide grip on ice if necessary. Good luck!
2007-10-24 04:22:55 · answer #5 · answered by Kiffin # 1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a real truck!
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/toyota_tundra.html
2007-10-24 09:06:48 · answer #6 · answered by Bryan W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋