Climbing Sand Hills

[-Quinn-]

I was not t down aired down.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

I was not t down aired down.

then most likely you got too much wheel spin and tc finally activated. air down to about 20psi. you will have a lot more fun.

 

[-Quinn-]

Ok so you really can't turn that all the way off?

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

trade it in for a 2010.......

 

[Deleted member 12951]

Last time I was at a sand dune I did the following
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4x4 hi
TC off
Diffs locked
All gears locked out except for 1-3
All tires aired down to 14psi

Climbed all dunes at Silver Lake including "test hill" without any issues whatsoever.

 

[-Quinn-]

Thanks for the advice. All give that a try next time. Noah, bring a 2010 when you swing by next week, we'll talk. :^)

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

ha, i wish

 

[Fb73]

Also, be careful turning your tires THAT much - that's how I snapped a CV in the sand on the four low video hill (different time, not caught on camera).

Dumb question but what's wrong with the turning tires ?

 

[Dane]

Dumb question but what's wrong with the turning tires ?

Harder on the CV joint - especially at full lock. I've broken mine twice. First time was the situation I described. Second time was a fluke and I've never been able to explain it. I was slowly backing up straight (in the sand) pulling out a Montero that was stuck and PING! Broken.

To be clear, I'm saying don't turn them to full lock under a lot of gas. It CAN be very helpful and effective to turn back and forth attempting to bite more traction under power - just don't turn to FULL lock while goosing it.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

Dumb question but what's wrong with the turning tires ?

he is talking about being in 4wd and having your wheel turned all the way in one direction.