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Anybody have a Tacoma two wheel drive, and use it in the winter? I have a 2007 Tacoma TRD not 4 wheel drive, and was wonreing how it is going to do in the Snow, ice, etc.. Im moving to the Southern Indiana area.
Any RWD pick up can be dicey on snow and ice. I have an F150 and have to be aware of the situation.
Build a frame to fit over your rearwheels in the bed. Put a couple hundred pounds of sand bags in it. Buy a set of tire chains and have dedicated snow tires, also. I have posi-traction so that helps. I've never had to deploy my chains, although I've been within a couple minutes of doing so a few times. I'd rather have them and not need them than need them and not have them.
If you have some actual driving skill all you need is a bit of weight in the back, I had a 92 Dakota with the 318 with all season radials and I did just fine with some weight, no snow tires, no chains.
I drive a Tacoma 2WD in rural New England. Never needed chains or snow tires, etc., just some decent tread still left is enough. Keeping the gas tank full adds some weight and is smart in winter.
Two or 3 bags of sand for extra weight and a shovel in the back is always good insurance if you're a nervous type. No one steals the shovels but after a few winters of not getting stuck the bags deteriorate and there's a mess of sand to clean up. Chains are a real pain and unnecessary.
The Tacoma's light weight is a big advantage if you get stuck and need a quick push out from passers-by. Just start gently on the gas and leave more room for breaking and stops. If you go out on a slippery back road after a snow and give it enough back-and-forth wheel (gently) to get the rear end fish-tailing a little, you'll learn quickly how to control an unexpected skid.
If you have issues, get some winter tires. Tires make a HUGE difference.
Biggest thing is resale value. If you plan on getting rid of it any time soon, sell it while you still live in the South. Here in Colorado a 2WD truck is not wanted, thus you will not get a lot of money for it.
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