Do the daily drivers want to talk about their early Bronco winter driving tips? <br><br>Do folks drive in 4W HI on a mix of snow and dry pavement? Is there a maximum speed in 4W HI?<br><br>Any tips on driving on ice? The wheelbase is so short that hitting a patch of ice can be real exciting. Do folks leave it in 4W HI when there's any chance of ice?<br><br>Are folks weighting down the back end of the truck with sand bags?

Hotdog, <br><br>I've been driving my Bronc daily for fifteen years, and never had a problem in the winter. I just drive the speed limit and watch everyone else who thinks that because they have an SUV go around me. On several occasions, I've watched them spin out and loose control. It depends on what the conditions are, but I usually lock the hubs and drive in two whee drive. If I come to an area that needs more traction, I shift into four high. I was told many years ago, that 45mph was the max in four wheek drive in a Bronco. I've never tried to see what would happen at higher speeds. As far as ice goes, I just take my time. I'm not going to wreck my Bronco because the driver behind me in the heep couldn't get her make up on at home and is in a hurry. About the weight in the back, I've never tried that so I don't have an opinion. The only real piece of advice I can give you is to SLOW DOWN. I don't mean drive ten mph, but use common sense. I'm a firefighter and have seen many accidents where someone was driving way too fast because they had "four wheel drive". I hope this is what you were looking for, but it's just my two cents.

Ward,<br><br>You "hit the nail on the head". Thanks for the good advice. I'll slow her down.<br><br>Hotdog

Hotdog,<br><br>What's your Bronco look like? If you see a '75, Chrome Yellow, with mother nature rust it's me.<br><br>Nice to meet you

Ward,<br><br>It's a '69, dark blue, with white trim and a white soft top.<br><br>I'm always keeping an eye out for Bronco's. Probably see you around the Denver area.<br><br>Hotdog

Hi there-<br><br>As a lifetime Alaskan that learned to drive on ice before I learned to drive on pavement, I believe I have some qualifications in the subject matter of your post.<br>First of all is of course the basics as previously mentioned...i.e. slowing down. Also though, braking VERY early and slowly is of great importance in a short wheel base vehicle as is not following too close.<br>Sand bags will help slightly, but more important is relieveing yourself of any Fat and fashionable mud tires, at least for the winter season as they spread out the weight of the vehicle over too wide a contact patch area and casue "flotation".<br>Tall and skinny is a good rule (to a point) but life kits for winter drivers are a definate no-no.<br>Up to a 2.5" life is tolerable to drive, but any more than that and you're risking your neck.<br>If you want bigger tires for summer time driving to fit, do the inevitable fender cutting that everyone seems to be forced to do.<br>Keep a good set of chains and tensioners in the truck as well for emergencies, and a shovel isnt a bad idea either. :O)<br>I certainly hope I helped.

PitBull,<br><br>That helped. The comment about the mud tires was interesting. I hadn't thought about that.<br><br>hotdog