I am heading up towards susanville this weekend to cut a tree down. my sister in law has a extra tag. I was wondering if i get in real bad snow should I put chains on in the back or should I try to round up a pair for the front too. Also I have a 4x4 and it has done well in the snow i just dont want to get stuck out there.

You'll get a lot of different opinions on this. Search around and I'm sure you'll find some good debates about it. I'd put them in the rear, but thats me.

If you only have one set of chains put them on the rear. Look at the size of the shaft that turns the rear wheels. Look at the size of the shaft that turns the front wheels. I have seen a front half shaft snap because someone heard from their Uncle or whatever to put the chains on the front which applies to 30 year old+ 4 x 4s.

Chains for every tire is not a bad idea though.

If I am going to chain up off road I put on all 4, but I would rather put chains on than get the log chain and come-along out, I'm lazy that way.

Ive run chains on all 4 tires and never had a problem. I would put them in the rear if you only have one set.
kevin

thanks for the replys guys. I underestimated my X's ability its a damn goat. I did just fine w/ 4wheel drive