Better In Sand In 4wd Low Than 4wd High?

Question

Seems like my '98 'burb K1500 has better traction in soft sand when it's in the low range than high.

In the context of snow/ice this seems counter-intuitive to me. Low range ==> more torque.... More torque ==> greater chance of breaking traction.

But this isn't snow/ice.... and I'm pretty sure it really does go better in the low range - having invoked it several times now when it seemed like I was about to get stuck or had just gotten stuck.

I don't *think* I'm spinning the wheels more/faster in the high range, but don't really have anything to back that assertion up.

Can anybody explain?

see-love · Accepted Answer

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SnoMan · Answer

In sand you really want to use low range because sand sucks off a lot of power to move through it and the added reduction gives you added wheel torque without frying tranny. low range was really made for stuff like this) On snow and ice, some swear by low range to limit wheel spin velocity but myself I prefer high range because I can "feel" the surface traction better. When I plow I only use low range when snow is tough and/or traction is there to support it.

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Kevin Smith · Answer

Where do you go out on the sand a Nagshead? I usually go to Corolla.

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