I have a 2003 gmc savana, nice van but sucks in the snow. one wheel just keeps
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You might have to mess around with the differential in your axle. A lot of people have LSD (limited slip differential) so that one tire has to spin so many times per number of times that the other one spins. Another, less practical way is to get lockers, which would basically make going around corners tough, but would keep your tires from free wheeling.
If nothing else, you might just consider getting a 4x4.
If nothing else, you might just consider getting a 4x4.
Travis is mostly right.
You likely have an open differential. This is standard in most vehicles.
Vehicles need a differntial, because when you turn, the outside wheels have to travel farther than the inside wheel.
The problem with this is when, as you've discovered, one wheel slips, it just spins and the other doesn't. The energy is transferred to the wheel with the least resistance.
There are several fixes to this. The most common fix is a limited slip differential (also known as positrac, truetrack, etc.) It uses clutches to limit the slip between the wheels.
Other types include torsen which uses gears, locker which uses locking plates, and spool which is a solid connection (no differential).
Changing the differential is a drastic measure. Easier measures would be to use snow tires and add weight over the rear axle.
You likely have an open differential. This is standard in most vehicles.
Vehicles need a differntial, because when you turn, the outside wheels have to travel farther than the inside wheel.
The problem with this is when, as you've discovered, one wheel slips, it just spins and the other doesn't. The energy is transferred to the wheel with the least resistance.
There are several fixes to this. The most common fix is a limited slip differential (also known as positrac, truetrack, etc.) It uses clutches to limit the slip between the wheels.
Other types include torsen which uses gears, locker which uses locking plates, and spool which is a solid connection (no differential).
Changing the differential is a drastic measure. Easier measures would be to use snow tires and add weight over the rear axle.