Pulling someone out of snow question

Bt-99 · Dec 12, 2016

Just curious if its ok to pull someone out of snow in 4wd high or do I have to be in 4wd low or does it depend on the situation? What do you guys do? Thanks. ( I am aware of the liability issues when pulling someone out, I only would help friends I know)

SyN · Dec 12, 2016

So far I have only had to pull out two of my friends who did not own a four-wheel-drive who tried to make it to work. Granted the very horrible stock Goodyear tires did not make things any easier.

I only had to use 4HI or Loc to pull both of the front wheel drive cars out. I don't think I would ever use 4low except in case of an emergency for my immediate family. Especially with this BW44-44 transfer case.

I did purchase these little items to help two years ago. I just purchased another strap a few weeks ago. The D–ring bow shackle is rated for 10,000 pound capacity. Having to 2/3extra straps is always a benefit to.

clh1220 · Dec 12, 2016

I just use 4 hi and give them a little jerk with the strap. I leave a little slack. I wouldn't be opposed to using 4 low. That's how I do it. IMO.

Csanders1992 · Dec 12, 2016

4low will always be better for pulling someone out due to the torque output in low. But in most cases wheel spin or a good jerk is needed, this is when 4hi comes in handy

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crash68 · Dec 12, 2016

Using 4 Low will give you better low end torque to pull someone out.
Get a recovery strap(not a lifting strap), they have a bit of stretch to them that aids in pulling them out. You want it rated for approximately 2 to 3 the load you are pulling out. ARB ARB705 2-3/8" x 30' Recovery Strap - 17500 lbs Capacity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004P9DQLC/

pickupman66 · Dec 13, 2016

I have always used 4 low. I would rather have that torque first hand than have to take two swipes at it.

BigRed4x4 · Dec 13, 2016

I pulled my cousin and his new Chevy Colorado out of the mud twice in about 10 mins. The ground is clay and slick. I used 4 HI because I needed the wheels to continue spinning once I got him moving.

huntergreen · Dec 13, 2016

dont think there is one set answer for 4wd hi or low. it will vary by situation.

Pmexpert · Dec 13, 2016

it depends of the strap you are using. I have a snatch strap, it stretches up to 20%, so the idea is to use you truck mass and inertia to pull the other car out.
you can see how it works here https://youtu.be/KcUDgmSMhWk

bcbouy · Dec 13, 2016

me personally,winch and snatch block.no damage and no drama.my tow strap is still in it's original wrapper.

yillbs · Dec 13, 2016

You could grab some open country M/T 35" tires, and just use 2WD

Ramped · Dec 20, 2016

4 low for sure, you can get more than enough speed up and much easier on the truck to use the lower gears. You can do over 30 mph in 4 lo, btw.

Ratket · Dec 20, 2016

Try to refrien from pulling them out in reverse especially if it is a heavy load or going to take some force - Not good for the axel"s.

Csanders1992 · Dec 20, 2016

Ratket said:
Try to refrien from pulling them out in reverse especially if it is a heavy load or going to take some force - Not good for the axel"s.

Also gears don't have the same strength in reverse as they do in drive.

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sbarron · Dec 20, 2016

Csanders1992 said:
Also gears don't have the same strength in reverse as they do in drive.

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Huh?

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Csanders1992 · Dec 20, 2016

sbarron said:
Huh?

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Your more likely to break teeth off your gears in reverse. They are not designed to handle a lot of torque in reverse

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Jimmy68 · Dec 21, 2016

Csanders1992 said:
Your more likely to break teeth off your gears in reverse. They are not designed to handle a lot of torque in reverse

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Umm....

bcbouy · Dec 21, 2016

yeah,i'm thinking the same ting

sbarron · Dec 21, 2016

Csanders1992 said:
Your more likely to break teeth off your gears in reverse. They are not designed to handle a lot of torque in reverse

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One, I'm 99.9% sure that's incorrect, and two, in 49 years of living in Alaska, pulling people out and being pulled out, I've never once seen a transmission, diff, or transfer case gear failure from pulling either forward or backward. Not in a full size Ford, GMC, Dodge, through S-10's all the way down to an all wheel drive Tempo. Never.

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Csanders1992 · Dec 21, 2016

Ok then. Have at it everyone.

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