? on wheeling on sand(beach)??

treknwil · 10-30-2007, 08:29 PM

OK! I'm going to Pismo Beach CA this weekend for the Cruiser Surf n Turf taking the FJC., but I've never wheeled in the sand before! I know to air down but how low? And what gear ? 4low or 4hi? Any tips would be great!!

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slosurfer · 10-30-2007, 08:58 PM

I would start out at around 15psi and see how it feels and then lower from there. 10 is more realistic but 15 will give you a good place to start. You'll be fine in 4hi starting out. In my 4runner I go back and forth between 2hi, 4hi, and 4lo the whole time out there, but I can do all that on the fly. I know in my wifes tacoma, I can only go between 2hi and 4hi on the fly.

A good trick for speed, start out in 4hi and once you are moving pretty good and on top of the sand, switch it to 2hi and you can really get some speed.

See you out there!

111db · 10-30-2007, 09:53 PM

I just wheeled all over Glamis last weekend and it surprised the heck out of me how well the truck did. Had 10psi in the tires and used 4 lo & 4 hi.

tc · 10-30-2007, 10:10 PM

Don't be scared of single digit pressures if you need to!

Big key is when you lose momentum, EASY on the throttle. The absolute worst thing you can do is start spinning the tires - you will dig in EASY and FAST.

4Crawler · 10-31-2007, 09:11 AM

I put together some sand wheeling tips on my web page:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/PismoBea...#DrivingInSand

ocdropzone · 10-31-2007, 09:34 AM

1. Have a good compressor so that you can air back up with.
2. Make sure you have a real tow strap and tow points to hook the strap up to.
3. Take a shovel and cut some strips of plywood 4'x18" just in case

10-30-2007, 08:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
slosurfer Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Osos, CA (we can't agree on crap!) Posts: 2,155	I would start out at around 15psi and see how it feels and then lower from there. 10 is more realistic but 15 will give you a good place to start. You'll be fine in 4hi starting out. In my 4runner I go back and forth between 2hi, 4hi, and 4lo the whole time out there, but I can do all that on the fly. I know in my wifes tacoma, I can only go between 2hi and 4hi on the fly. A good trick for speed, start out in 4hi and once you are moving pretty good and on top of the sand, switch it to 2hi and you can really get some speed. See you out there! __________________ Chris 7th Annual Pismo Jamboree: Sept. 25-27, 2009 '93 4runner SR5 3.0 Auto 4WD '07 Tacoma Dcab 4x4 TRD offroad '89 F250 4x4 w/utility bed M416 1/4 ton military trailer "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan Semper Fi SLO 4wheelers

10-30-2007, 09:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
111db Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 1,215	I just wheeled all over Glamis last weekend and it surprised the heck out of me how well the truck did. Had 10psi in the tires and used 4 lo & 4 hi. __________________ Jon *97 4Runner 3.4 4.88's * ARB Lockers F/R * ARB compressor * Sonoran Steel numba 1 * 285 BFG AT/KO * TJM 17 * BudBuilt Skids * Stubbs Sliders & BBQ sauce * Irbis out back * Various Electronic Gadgets**

10-30-2007, 10:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,377	Don't be scared of single digit pressures if you need to! Big key is when you lose momentum, EASY on the throttle. The absolute worst thing you can do is start spinning the tires - you will dig in EASY and FAST. __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

10-31-2007, 09:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,836	I put together some sand wheeling tips on my web page: http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/PismoBea...#DrivingInSand __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs or 35x12.50 MTRs r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club

10-31-2007, 09:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,720	1. Have a good compressor so that you can air back up with. 2. Make sure you have a real tow strap and tow points to hook the strap up to. 3. Take a shovel and cut some strips of plywood 4'x18" just in case __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others

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