#5 Air down, Less air in the tires means they flex more. In my Work van I go from 70psi down to 45. In my Truck, I go from 50 down to 28. Makes a big difference.

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

Another good tip! I haven’t aired down in a while. That’s a good off-road trick too.

I would just like to say you are one of the first people I’ve found who have the same paint color as my ‘95!! Now granted mine is two tone but that purple (JA) is just gorgeous!

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah Michaela! 🤙 Love the bright sapphire metallic trucks! Is the other color white for your two tone look?

Awesome as usual! Thanks Stevie!

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jbee!🤙

Great vid, ta, mate- Watched this morning & this afternoon I found 2 used arctic claw tires with plenty of tread left for $140. They replaced my rear worn out all season tires on my 2001 Ford F-150 XL V-6 with a couple hundred K miles. 'Ole Timber' burns a little oil & I didn't want to put a lot of money in new tires & I'm not buying another used truck at the current prices.. I'll follow your other suggestions and will be set! Subscribed & liked-

@TheMinuteMasters

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!🤙 Hahaha love the name and most old American trucks burn oil. But I can put that stigma to the test if I every have to get a new or rebuilt engine. Good move not shelling out a lot of money though. Right! The used truck market is ridiculously! Guys are asking 5k to 10k more than a truck is worth. Plus it has high miles and rusted cab corners. Thanks Jack! I appreciate it🤙

That sand probably would help traction if you get stuck on ice. I’ve heard of using floor dry/kitty litter but I’m sure sand would work as well.

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

Good point! Sand is some times mixed with road salt.

HOnestly....all I need is good heavy tread in the rear and I do just fine in any snow that comes my way. Anything else is a bonus. THose of us who have been driving in snow all of our lives....really don't struggle much in snow. Work vans seem to have more problem...like the E150, from what I see, for whatever reason. Probably something to do with tire selection and weight distribution. We just had a huge dump of snow earlier this week here in Toronto....about 18 inches. Went to work and back that day...across the city. The problem was coming back home....as there were cars abandoned everywhere, as well as buses and larger trucks. Took 4.5 hrs to get home from work...lol....and that was in my little Toyota Echo with the standard tranny. It's all about the driving skills, when it really comes down to it. All kinds of all wheel drive cars abandoned and stuck...lol. You can give people all kinds of gimmicks, but if they don't know the basics of driving in snow properly, they will still find a way to fuck up...and give up....lol.

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

You are so right Joe! Driving skill is 70% to 80% of what you need to get through the snow. The other major percentage is having good tires or just tires with tread. Having learned to drive with a 96 E250, I can verify the weight distribution issue. The family hand-me-down beater E250 would get stuck all the time. That’s crazy people would start abandoning their cars during a snow. You are much safer in your car (warmth), especially if you drive smartly. We had a big snow here in Iowa last year. I saw all kinds of four-wheel-drive trucks and all wheel drive cars slipping, sliding, and getting stuck. Total lack of driving skill. With that said believe it or not, I’ve had people ask me what I do to my truck to get it ready for the winter. So this video pretty much summarizes what I do.

@joeidaho5938

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters Nice, Stevie. I'm really looking forward to seeing it. Ya, it's not like we really have many major hills here in Toronto on major roads. However, it really didn't seem to take much for buses and large trucks to spin out or get stuck....or people driving too fast and going off the highway with their cars....lol...and then people who just couldn't handle the snow that piles up between lanes and such on a really snowy day. It was amusing....when I wasn't frustrated about how long it took to get home...lol. I think buses are a bit like vans, in that it really doesn't take much slope for them to get stuck...or start to slide backwards. Reminds me of my truck sliding backwards once when I used to own a cargo trailer (that didn't have separate braking)...lol. That is always a scary thing. Luckily I was on a street with no other vehicles...and the cargo trailer pulled me back and then luckily spun the truck 180 degrees....so I could drive back down the hill. It was a real fluke. No damage to the truck and very minimal damage to the cargo trailer...as it jack-knifed just slightly. Fun fun fun...lol.

That's rather paternal. You're a good dad, Stephen.

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason! Someone has to give all the new drivers their first lesson in snow driving prep. 😁🤙

@borderlineiq

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters And God bless you for it. Many a man has not been told it, so it wasn't wasted breath.

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

@@borderlineiq Thank you Jason! 🤙

0:56 LOL nice.

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

I just had to slide that in there! Lol

Snow tires up front help you stear too bubba, and stopping. Those depend on traction too and are arguably more important than getting going.

@TheMinuteMasters

5 ай бұрын

I agree 100%! As a matter of fact, it illegal in Scandinavia countries to only run 2 snow tires. You must have snow tires all the way around. Doing the rear is my poor man way of doing it.

Hey stevie's great advice for people that live up north in the snow. I live pinellas county pinellas park florida and it pretty much never see snow in my area.

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Terry! Thanks!🤙 This is true. What you need it fluids topped off and recovery gear for the occasional Everglades trip.

You need snow tires on the front as well it does add traction and it can be dangerous only running them on the rear

@TheMinuteMasters

5 ай бұрын

Very true

Get a Limited Slip Rearend too, makes a Huge Difference

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

That’s on my wish list! I want a Detroit Tru Trac geared LSD.

Good Tires, Air Down, Throw snow or weight in the bed, And if your in the mountains where you get Icy conditions doesn't hurt to carry some chains 👍 Carry Jug of Windshield De Icer and a rag #1 though above all, Knowing How to Drive 💪 6 thangs 🖕 Coming from a Class A truck Driver over 40 years experience 👍

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

Good points Johnny!🤙 I like the jug of de-icer and rag idea. I would have mentioned driving as the #1 but that will take more than a video to cover. Lol Love it! We need more good truck drivers these days!

@johnnysalami6338

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters It would take you a month of "Pull your head out of your ass when you drive videos" And you would get zero views. People enjoy living with their head in their ass these days 😀👍🙄 Cheers 🍻

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnnysalami6338 😂😂😂 This is so true! They definitely do these days! Have a good one Johnny! Thanks for watching!🤙

Hey can you do a video on how to install recovery hooks on the front end of the truck

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

Good suggestion! I had a set of hooks lying around somewhere. I’ll have to see if I have them. Might be a challenge because these trucks have the accordion style front section of frame.

Thanks answering video request man Wht kinda snow tires did u buy for urs

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome man! 🤙 They are a Goodyear Arctic snow tire that was available at my local parts and tire place when I lived in Philly.

@boondocksbassfishing4728

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters thanks man roads get slick around where I live especially with all the hills and mountians

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

@@boondocksbassfishing4728 You’ll definitely want snow tires then. The brand I have can install studs too.

Seen a few videos that adding snow tires to back are not very good for traction. Probably trying to make more money if company sells 4 instead of 2.

@TheMinuteMasters

Жыл бұрын

How did they test that theory? I’ve heard in places like Sweden it’s illegal to run just 2 snow tires and that you need 4. I understand stand why but 2 has to be better than none.

I fit a cap in winter and carry two hardwood pallets in the back of mine with a sheet of plywood laying on top. This gives me weight and still a mostly flat and smooth bed floor to continue using it to carry stuff as normal. Couple of sand bags and a shovel in there, too. Do you have traction mats yourself? I want to get a set but the ‘good’ ones are really pricey and the cheaper ones apparently just break on first use - or don’t grip. Any experience of something in between that don’t cost a fortune but are still up to the task?

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good idea! I don’t have a shovel and that is also an excellent idea! Actually I don’t. Typically if I’m in a pinch I’ll use my floor mats to get a little traction. However, I agree the really good traction mats are very expensive. I did see an advertisement for these foldable traction mats that I think were under $100 and the promo video showed them getting a fire engine out of sand. I’ll have to try to find them again.

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

Found them👇 gotreads.com/product-category/gotreads/

@MapleMarmite

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that- I’ve not seen or heard of these before. I’ll definitely look into them some more and see if I can find some independent reviews. I’m obviously not doing hard core off-roaming in a 2wd but winter conditions and muddy campgrounds are my territory so these might do the job. As I told you in a comment to your requests post, a lsd axle and better gearing on the back end is my main aim. Don’t forget the review of different axle ratios you were going to do! Might as well throw in a mention about transmission options while you are at it - although I don’t really want to change mine if I can help it. A good used axle seems a do-able option, though. Would also like to see a demonstration of acceptable play in the inner drive shafts on the rear axles. I believe there is supposed to be some in and out movement if you pull on a rear wheel but it seems excessive on mine. Thanks! 👍🏻

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

@@MapleMarmite I haven’t found many independent reviews either. I may have to take the plunge. Lol Me too. I don’t go anywhere crazy in my truck, but the occasional mud rut, poorly maintained gravel road, or some weird snow obstacle is what I prepare for. I remember, I jotted that suggested video on my list. Yes, there is supposed to be play in the axle to allow for suspension articulation. Like you I don’t know what the allowable limit is. I’ll have to research.

@MapleMarmite

2 жыл бұрын

I seem to remember something about adjusting or shimming where the C clips are in the differential, which is where the play is for the inner drive shafts. If I get hold of the top of the rear wheel on mine, while it is sitting on the ground, I can yank it back and forth and get a lot of clanking as things slide in b and out - just doesn’t seem right to me and I can’t believe I haven’t noticed it when changing wheels etc before. Only discovered it whilst trying to figure out why I have juddering rear brakes since fitting new drums and shoes.

Sand in the bed will help with traction, and where did you find those flare side panels?

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

You are definitely right! I actually made those flare panels. I have a whole video about how to do it. It’s called No Weld Rusty Fender Fix F150.

@STR8SICCC

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters damn, I better check it out..

Yo steve where did you get your rear fenders for your truck and how much were they?

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

Yo Greg!🤙 I made those myself from standard wheel arch patch panels. I have a video called No Weld Rusty Fender Fix where I show you how I made them.

@ROYZARMY

5 ай бұрын

Who cares lol his truck is absolutely atrocious looking

@Gregorio413

5 ай бұрын

@@ROYZARMY it was a question not an offense bud

@ROYZARMY

5 ай бұрын

@gregthegamer6108 regardless his truck looks terrible with them

@Gregorio413

5 ай бұрын

@@ROYZARMY personal preference not all trucks are gonna look the same doesint even look that bad 😂

I know its an old video but #1 should be replaced with. Park 2wd pick up in a safe place and proceed to drive a 4x4 pick up in snow. I know from experience. I owned 1 and only 1 pick up that was 2wd and holy jumping shitballs never again. It was an 85 f250 single cab xl 8 foot box 351 and in a coating of snow with good tires it was like trying to drive a mustang uphill on ice. Even with weight in the bed it was terrible. Worst scenario I got in with it was me and my buddies went to a bar for a couple beers after work. I backed into a spot that was a tiny bit downhill and was covered in snow and ice. About an hour and 2 beers.....time to go home......well at least I thought. Truck wouldn't move an inch had 3 people pushing and it would move a few inches then nothing. Gods honest truth no one there could pull me out because I had no tow straps. So my buddy called his wife and said bring some rope and meet us at the bar. She came with the rope and we hooked it all up and he pulled my f250 out with a fucking 1988 Honda accord. Fucking embarrassing to say the least. Moral of the story kids is don't buy a 2wd pick up unless you never go off road or live somewhere that you get snow and ice or you are only going to drive it when the weather is good

@roguepowersports3576

6 ай бұрын

Holy shit I typed a lot. Didn't realize I rambled that much sorry yall

@TheMinuteMasters

6 ай бұрын

Hahahaha! I would agree a 2wd truck isn’t ideal but if it’s all you have, you have to make do. This video addresses the physical things you can do for cheap to help even the odds. Otherwise, I would need a lengthy video talking about how you should drive, where you should park, things look forward when you stop.

@roguepowersports3576

6 ай бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters yeah dude I get it. Just in my personal experience I will never buy a 2wd pick up ever again. I'm actually glad I found your channel because my son that's 16 is looking into buying a 95 f150 4x4 that has some issues.your videos cover a lot except the typical cracked frame at the steering box. Great channel dude you got my sub

@TheMinuteMasters

6 ай бұрын

@@roguepowersports3576 I hear ya. I won’t ever buy a 2wd truck again unless I swap it to 4x4 right away. So I had the cracked frame at the steering box. I had it fixed by a shop because my channel was pretty new at the time. All you have to do is remove the steering gear box and do a typical patch job. I welded the frame under the engine. That video could give you some tips on fixing that steering box frame crack.

Looking for a truck bedbolts for 89 F150. Do you know where to look?

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

Joe that’s a great question. For some reason these bed bolts are hard to find. I’d try Jeff’s Bronco Graveyard. They sell lots of parts only for these trucks. After that, LMC Truck is your next bet.

@averagejoe8635

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters thanks LMC had it in stock.

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

@@averagejoe8635 No problem Joe!🤙 I’m glad you found them.

lol i just emptied a couple hundred pounds of scrap meter out of my truck then they announced it was going to snow

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

Damn! That sucks! Scrap is good weight.

@redokie6810

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters Least I made $40 from it haha

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

@@redokie6810 Nice! Hey, it’s like getting paid to sell trash!🤙

I think I need about 500lbs in the back to make mine move

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! I think between wheels tires and sand bags, I probably have 250-300 lbs.

@tuckerhiggins4336

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinuteMasters Someone told me the weight need to be centered over the rear axle for best results. Any truth to that?

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

@@tuckerhiggins4336 That’s could be true for balance and just pure weight distribution. If I was a physicist, I could probably draw an equation that says the force applied to the rear axle is greatest if directly over the axle. However, if you watch the video, my spare tires are more toward the back of the bad near the cab. The sand backs are toward the tailgate but pretty much over the rear axle. Now there’s no method to explain my arrangement, other than the fact that that’s the only way to fit my tires under my bed cover. It also gives me room to use the back half of my bed closest to the tailgate.

@kw6713a

Жыл бұрын

Same, my Silverado w/t is built to hold an average of about 500 lbs in the bed. So that's how I stack it up, sand bags and cinder blocks. Mine is new enough that it has traction control. I went up a snowy dirt road hill with 300 lbs and it went off a bunch. Added a few cinder blocks and no traction control. Decent enough test I guess. I've heard said that new trucks are built to hold basically zero on average since people don't really do work with them the same anymore. Bro trucks perhaps, not for working so mucj but for hauling around people and loan payments only I guess.

Hey man, I was wondering if you had an email address I could correspond to you with?

@TheMinuteMasters

2 жыл бұрын

Sure man! 👇 sxtreacy@gmail.com