ParadiseMJ Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Just took the MJ on it's first shakedown in the snow...got a question or two. I just got the MJ all fixed up and have been driving it regularly. This week we got a whopping 4" of snow, up the road about 5 miles and 1000 ft. elev. they got about a foot, further up, two feet, So I took it the 10 miles up to the 2 ft. area. First of all my XJ is a fantastic snow vehicle, it's got an open diff and 31" Cooper "all weather" tires, not aggresive tread, but deep. I've cruised 18" of snow with absolutely no issues. I know you guys that deal with snow all the time will think this is ridiculous, but I'll ask anyway. The MJ has an LSD with 31" BFG A/T KO's. The problem I had with it was the rear would slide out at every corner and upon any acceleration other than a very light pedal. The front was pulling fine...and I don't highball it in the snow, on the street that is. So is it a weight issue, as in an empty bed...and do any of you suffer the same when you're in slippery situations. Do I put some weight back there??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I've found that 400lbs, 6 bales of hay, is the ideal equalizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 I've found that 400lbs, 6 bales of hay, is the ideal equalizer. That sounds like too much work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 So how much work is it digging yourself out of the ditch? Snowbank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Yes your truck is very light on the rear end. Putting sand bags or anything that has weight for that matter will make a difference. I drive in the snow 5 months out of the year and I usually do not worry about it because I know i have 4 wheel drive. I usually just use 4 wheel around town when its snowy so I don't spin like crazy trying to leave stop signs or whatnot. But yes, weight in the box will help, not completely needed in 4 wheel drive vehicle but nice to have if you alot of highway driving in 2wd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 :agree: Add weight. Do NOT toss the weight into the very back of the box. Ideally, it should be directly over the rear axle, or slightly forward of it. You may need to use ropes or straps to keep it in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 A heavy fiberglass shell, like the Leer MJ-specific models, works well too. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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