Had some answers but lost the info.

Can anyone tell me how a welded rear will perform on a snowy street in 2wd? Its snowing right now and I got to thinking about it on the drive home. I know how it performs on dry roads and in tight situations such as parking lots etc. and can live with the noise and tire wear.

Just curious because in PA, one road is plowed to the pavement and the next has not been touched. Most of the time I can get around in 2wd if I'm easy on the stupid pedal and without SOTF I'd like to leave it that way. However a welded rear would really help on the trail and my next project (Zuzu 12 bolt) may see both streets and trails.
However, I'd like to know how it is on any axle.

I forgot if the rear end of the rig tries to overtake the front resulting in a spin. Maybe I am thinking about it wrong. Its been years since I had a welded rear and I forgot how it drives.

Thanks to all in adavnce for helping me with my memory lapse
Craig

a welded diff is bad for snowy roads unless you like throwing it sideways. i would still do it though for the bennies of trail performance.

Actually there is a huge difference between snow and ice.

I wouldn't flinch driving one in snow. My Detroit locked Toyota is fine all winter in 2WD, it is very stable and predictable. There are times you need to take it easy - primarily when starting out from a stop, esp on an incline - but otherwise it just goes, and goes straight.

Ice - forget it. With both rears always spinning, your rear will go sideways instead of forward b/c it will break traction. If you get a bit of ice, I wouldn't suggest welding it - save up for a selectable locker.

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="" />

Awesome. Thanks for the quick responces <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Thats what I failed to mention, the day after it snows that skim layer on the streets freezes overnight an turns to ice.

I guess I'll do what I planned on, F250 stays as year round DD and Zu becomes primary trail rig.

Thanks again
Craig