I had one in my Luv and id did provide better traction in the snow, but be prepared to go sideways when the tires break loose. You have to watch that you don't hook the street signs with the rear bumper while going sideways up the hills. As for wet roads, well, the welded rear makes for some neat doughnut action in the parking lots. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I dnn't recommend the welded rear for dry roads at all. It's not too bad in an empty pickup, but as soon as you put weight in the back and go around a corner (sharp one like at an intersection) the axle starts hopping and the tires start chirping because the outer wheel can't spin faster than the inner wheel. Too much weight or traction at that point could cause an axle to snap. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />