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Originally Posted by loanrangie
That how we lost the L / R at Canungra back in the sevenitys Front left wheel got traction in mud spun the vehicle around side way on a slope then the back right hand wheel bit in and pushed them over the side The passengers were all senior NCO's and an Officer who supported the drivers story as to the speed the vehicle was travelling at and how quick it all happened.
Hodgo
Unless you have diff locks that would be useless, as soon as the unchained wheel broke traction forward progress would stop.Quote:
Originally Posted by loanrangie
If getting chains, get the diamond pattern configuration, they are the superior chains.
Baz.
If you only have one set of chains, these always have to go on the rear wheels (as the rear wheels are the ones that give stability to your drive). Anything else is just plain silly. This applies even to a vehicle with front wheel drive!
The best solution would be to fit chains to all wheels, tough.
Drive safely!
Cheers
I'm assuming you don't mean a front wheel drive only vehicle:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jojo
Baz.
Using chains for mud is generally frowned upon these days, because of the damage they do to the track.
Save them for the snow.
You have to use some common sense hereQuote:
Originally Posted by waynep
We all know and appreciate that but I think as a last resort in an extreme situation most people would view using chains as acceptable
Regards
i agreeQuote:
Originally Posted by Piddler
do you
a) keep driving backwards and forwards, backwards and forwards destroying the track trying to get out and not make it
or
b) put chains on to help you get out in minimal trys as it aids with more traction.....
i would of thought if you were having to resort to chains in a situation then track is probably already in a bad state of repair
i wouldn't reccomend anyone going out and having a fun day in chains as you will cause damage!!
but in the event of being in a potentially dangerous situation where traction is at 0% and gravity is taking over i would use them in a heart beat
Nope, this applies to all vehicles with two axles and four wheels that all stretch down to the ground ;).Quote:
Originally Posted by Redback
Having done a quick search, I found this site:
http://www.4x4abc.com/jeep101/chains.html
Although they state at braking is impaired when having the chains on the rear wheels this is much less of an issue as in mud or snow sinceLet's state this again: for the sake of directional stability chains always have to go on back axle or, even better, on both!
- the speed will be low anyway
- any braking will cause formation of a wedge in front of the wheel and thus facilitate stopping.
Cheers
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Using chains for mud is generally frowned upon these days, because of the damage they do to the track.
Save them for the snow.
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Sorry, don't agree at all, the analogy is the same as those Cruiser and Patrol guy's who don't lock their hubs until the last moment, and in the process chew up the track for everyone else.
Having chains allows you to possibly take a different line, avoiding the bad section, reducing the overall damage.
Yes you're right, re-reading the original post/question, I can see that was the intention. Umble apologies :angel:Quote:
Originally Posted by Piddler