4x4 advice

[matt anderson]

Thinking of takeing my truck on the beach this fall and winter

what 4x4 mode should I drive in Hi or low

I got tow straps , what are some other things I need

Any other Advice ?


thanks

Matt :cool:

[shaggy]

Me, air down to between 15 and 17 pounds, start and usually stay if 4 wheel high. If you get stuck, attempt to back up (slow and gentle) and get loose, if not, shift down to low, and back up, so far works for me.

Have Jeep will travel :D

[TreednNC]

Personally, Id start with 20psi and go softer if you need it, leaving some 'stuck' air to take out if you need to.

Other handy items-
Shovel
Carpet strips
5gallon bucket
Plywood to set a jack on
Common sense
Courtesy
GPS *markin the holes and comin back at high tide, leaves nothing for other ppl to see ;) *
and of course, ur tow straps

[Jesse Lockowitz]

air down..drive slow..if u start to spin, slow DOWN AND DONT SPIN MORE


plywood for jack / shovel / CELL PHONE with my # in it to pull ur busted ass out.



Jesse

[Railroader]

I say don't bother airing down the tires until you need to.....Drive sensibly with a good set of tires in 4 hi. In most cases you'll be fine. If you do get stuck, air down till they start to bag, and gently BACK OUT in 4 low. Your rig will walk right out.

If you air down, and then get stuck, better have a shovel, strong back, hi lift jack, and a six pack.

All this 15, 17, or 20 psi is great, but it don't make a bit of difference till you can see them tires baggin'.

Remember this, STOP and back up when you START to get stuck. Don't be a fool and bury your truck to the hubs, and then try to get out.

My beach rig is an F-250 Powerstroke on 35's Tall, skinny, mud tires. I've never let out a puff of air.....OR been stuck...:cool:

[Drumdum]

As RR said you'll have to get a feel for what air pressure is going to work with the set of tires you have..BUT YOU ALWAYS AIR DOWN FIRST,so you don't bog down in the first place.. ;) I used to own a suzuki,ran the thing at 13lb,went most places in 2whl drive..If there was a rut and bottomed out,I'd just turn the wheel a hair,catch edge of rut,hang my foot out the door,drop into low and work brake,and idle out by "pedling along with my foot"...:eek: :D I now have a tundra,ruts no real issue,run it at 20lbs..
Mechanics that I work with have told me 4whl low is easier on trans and motor in the long run. Personally I run in 4whl hi with pressure out and go anywhere on Hatteras Island,except the dreaded "Red Sand".....:rolleyes: :D

[JAM]

Like DD said air pressure is the key and different tires and trucks have different sweet spots.. With my jeep and the mickey's 10 pounds 2wd every where.. Every where but ramp 38 deep deep soft stuff. Fished up there on sunday and watched 10 different trucks get stuck as chuck to the frames.. One guy twice ..I see folks get stuck all summer long and they are in 4X4 they just refuse to let the air out. Air pressure would have negated the problem in 90% of the time.. Not letting your air out heats you transfer case and tranny to the point of crystalizing the fluid, ya can smell it, ya can hear it, and ya just killin yer truck.. But Jarvis needs money just like the rest of us, so don't air down help the economy of HI.. If'n ya get stuck I'll have the number for ya but I don't pull folks out (get asked hundreds of time each year) but if I complied my truck would be shot just from pullin folks out, and I take care of my toys.. :) JAM

[SharkHunter]

AIR DOWN EVERY TIME! I spend over 90 days driving on the beach each season. I've seen trucks stuck within the first 10 feet of loose sand becasue they did not air down. They got stuck on the ramp and held up entrance and exit for 30 minutes - not a place you want to get stuck.
I air down to 16 PSI at a minimum. Don't make sharp turns. When you feel yourself spinning, stop immediately, try and back up. If still spinning, get out, dig a little or ask for a push.

[matt anderson]

air down..drive slow..if u start to spin, slow DOWN AND DONT SPIN MORE


plywood for jack / shovel / CELL PHONE with my # in it to pull ur busted ass out.



Jesse



My busted Arss, Ill remember that Muffin Man:D :D

[Jesse Lockowitz]

hehe :D

you always welcome in my truck if u dont wanna run the explorer.


u just gotta sit in the back seat :D


what you doin today? lets go muddin


Jesse

[matt anderson]

what you doin today? lets go muddin


Jesse[/QUOTE]


Lets go roadkill stompin in my truck ..... haven't dun that in a while , he he he he :D :D :eek:

[gilly21]

OOOOPS

Air your arse to 15 on the driver side and 20 on the pasenger side. It'll give the driver side more cusion so you don't dig in deeper. :D Should balance the ride out and get you anywhere you wanna go. 4 High should due unless you get into some really deep stuff. Headin to Buxton Friday. Jesse pussed out, iffin you wanna meet me out there bring your heaver and well cath some crap or a buzz atleast. I'll show you how to drive.

[matt anderson]

Working this weekend

But going to buxton and fishing and catching a buzz sounds funn:D :D :D


Whens the next time your busted Arss is comeing down my way


OOPS

[Jesse Lockowitz]

LOL


Steve, good luck this weekend.

Im more into goin when the weather is nice and i have the time off.


You need to teach matt how to drive ON the road, before you teach him on the beach.

as for catching a buzz. thats not gonna run you a whole lot if ur tryin to get oops drunk. 5$ and he is toasted.


Jesse

[Jamisjockey]

I've got extensive off-road and beach experience...mostly aquired in a jeep cherokee. Some good advice in here and some :--|
A minimum of Stuff you need:
Good jack
12"x12" plywood scrap, two or three pieces is good (put it under the jack to prevent it from sinking)
Good shovel (not a crappy folder, I mean a medium sized shovel)
Bucket (for moving sand when digging out a stuck rig)
Tow strap and clevis's rated for at least 10,000lbs
Full sized spare tire, and a can of fix a flat
12"wx24" long carpet scrap (at least two pieces)

When towing/being towed, tie a towel in a knot around the middle of the strap. This helps keep it from being a missle if it comes loose under weight.

Airing down:
While the actual pressure depends on alot of factors (tire size, vehicle size and weight, sand conditions), 15lbs is a good recommendation. I've driven at highway speeds in my old jeep for short periods at 15lbs.

Driving technique:
Do not come to a sudden stop, nor start suddenly. When at speed, use a little momentum to get through softer patches or over blow-dunes. If you get stuck, stop, try backing out. Try rocking a little to see if you can get out, but if that doesn't work, quit, so you're not too buried to get out.
Good luck,

[matt anderson]

LOL
You need to teach matt how to drive ON the road, before you teach him on the beach.

as for catching a buzz. thats not gonna run you a whole lot if ur tryin to get oops drunk. 5$ and he is toasted.


Jesse


Jesse I am crowning you the trash talking King.....

No wunder no one likes you on the pier ;)