good snow set up for a yj

[rednecktified]

whats a good setup for snow for a yj with 33 12.5's anything specific i should have to do trails with you guys?

[bobracing]

Gears and Locker help for the slow speed traction.
But mostly warm cloths and a good attitude seems to work the best at having a fun day.

[rednecktified]

runin 4:10s right now thinking about a locker what would you suggest for a locker

[Roman]

But mostly warm cloths and a good attitude seems to work the best at having a fun day.

100% NAILED IT JAMES!!!

[Roman]

runin 4:10s right now thinking about a locker what would you suggest for a locker

4.10's are a relative term with a 2.5YJ, they did come standard...
But that little guy has great low end torque!

That little guy is just about PERFECT for snow wheeling!

-Light weight (3000lbs+/-)
-Good floatation
-Don't be afraid to air down
-Wheel speed is NOT your friend
-Pack a shovel (You WILL get stuck, if you don't you're still in the parking lot!)

[rednecktified]

its all about the float if im not mistaken hahah now im running timberline dayton at's should i be swaping those out for a different tire?

[bobracing]

Run what you got and update as you learn what you want.

[rednecktified]

i fully intend on doing that but im from wisconsin jus moved here and ive taken her into the snow and didnt get very good results but im talking like 2-2.5ft of snow so just seeing on past experience of you guys if i should swich to mt's cause at's might just be obsolete if yo know what i mean

[Lurch]

Low air pressure!! 2-3 is best.

[rednecktified]

i wont pop a bead doing that will i cause i have regular rims no bead locker and cant afford them either

[Danny]

Okay, here I go. Running pretty much same here except I have lockers front and rear...it does help. Like Timmy said, airing down is a huge advantage. I roll on Super Swampers and air down to 3-4 pounds regularly and have never blown a bead. I do have some problems with breaking trail but it's also fun to venture out on your own. When, not if, you get stuck, someone will come to the rescue. It's all done for the fun of it. And like Jose said...Wheel speed is NOT your friend. The skinny peddle will not help you. You'll have to learn to back off as soon as they start to spin. Rock and roll is the answer gaining a little at a time.

Come on out, have fun and enjoy the scenery.

[rednecktified]

sweet that make at ease i guess i had the mind set of being stuck and not getting out even tho thats obviously not how it goes i just had a really bad experience snow wheelin but its still my favorite thing also what you mean by breaking trail?

[Danny]

We had a ball show wheeling. It can be a lot of work but it's a blast. Like I said, lockers are needed. I run a Lock Rite in the rear and an Ausie in the Front. Neither locker has given me any problem. We usually don't start snow wheelin until April but there are places you can get to if you really want to do the snow. You should have plenty of time to get and install the lockers.

[rednecktified]

idk those lockers are bout a grand a piece and im a college student with no job yet as i just moved here so money is a problem

[Lurch]

So here's the thing about losing a bead. It's no big deal. Yes I have bead locks now but most don't. If you lose a bead we put it back on. It's not as scary as people seem to think and it doesn't take as much to reseat as some people think.

[rednecktified]

oh ok sweet i didnt know if you could fix one on the trail or not but thanks for the info yall sound pretty cool and team oriented cant wait to go out wheeling with yall

[bobracing]

Might want to take a look back though the "recent runs" section.

Really liked this run, it was early winter just before the mountains closed for sleds. Make sure to watch the "train" video.:
http://www.peakputters.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4095

Mid winter:
http://www.peakputters.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4141

Spring running:
http://www.peakputters.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4341

[79chevy39.5's]

a locrite/aussie/spartan only cost about 3-400 new since you have common axles that people upgrade you probably would be able to find either used axles with lockers or just used lockers you can probably score a set for about the cost of one new one.

selectable lockers are nice but the ratcheting lockers get the job done much cheaper

[SquirrelCrusher]

I have spartans from and rear. I got them for $250 for the dana 30 and like $325 for my rear spartan. I got them from a dealer on Pirate4x4. Super easy install and they work great

Last year was my first year snow wheeling with the club. I went once with the club and once with a local over here in Dayton. Anyway, the club was awesome at helping me figure it out. AIR DOWN and listen to peoples advice. It was a blast even if the snow conditions kinda stunk. Can't wait for the snow to fly this year.

[OldGreen]

If your tires are bald, get new ones. . .pretty much any radial MT will work great. 32 or 33" on a 2.5 YJ is fine

If you have a D35, don't get bigger ones. If your current 33s are bald, I'd consider 32s just to keep some stress of that little axle. Find a couple of spare shafts anyway. Should be nearly free.

Get a rear locker. Should be cheap.

Rear locker, decent tread on your tires, a solid group of people with you, a good attitude and a cup of coffee. . .

Other guy's comments about a shovel, recovery points, etc. . .

But, again, mostly a good attitude and a sense of humor. Snow is 100% counterintuitive. Much like many sports and activities, you will likely have a very frustrating experience the first time out with this group if you don't listen to their advice and take the playful ribbing with a smile.

And 2' is nothing. . .we keep wheelin' in 10' or more.

[rednecktified]

10' thats higher than my jeep where the heck do you get 10' of snow around here?

[Grumpy]

Darland among others...

[Roman]

10' is nothing... We wheel on snow, not THRU it!