excursion + beach = stuck
More Turbo
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Central Va
air down, air down, air down...I've run thru some nasty soft sand at the OBX in mine and even when I had the 265's had no problems...
with the 285s for beach driving I go down to 16-18 lbs...no issues at all, keep momentum if possible and keep from doing donuts..
with the 285s for beach driving I go down to 16-18 lbs...no issues at all, keep momentum if possible and keep from doing donuts..
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If you've ever ridden bikes in the sand you understand it's all about momentum and keeping on top of the sand 
wheel spin will bury you,
and there's not a much better workout than trying to pull a buried bike out the soft stuff !
air down to a safe level and be ez in the turns and the speed....
a rock or root at speed without air would not be a good thing....
with E rated tires, you'd be surprised how low psi u can go with the strong sidewalls...
I usually put mine in high range not low range....
and rode round in third when I could to 'smooth out' the accelerator burst (like we should on ice )
carry a battery operated air pump or better yet an on board air supply !
and air up at pavement...
wheel spin will bury you,
and there's not a much better workout than trying to pull a buried bike out the soft stuff !
air down to a safe level and be ez in the turns and the speed....
a rock or root at speed without air would not be a good thing....
with E rated tires, you'd be surprised how low psi u can go with the strong sidewalls...
I usually put mine in high range not low range....
and rode round in third when I could to 'smooth out' the accelerator burst (like we should on ice
)carry a battery operated air pump or better yet an on board air supply !
and air up at pavement...
Tuned
Joined: Jul 2006
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Go to User CP in the upper left of the page. Believe you also have to have a certain number of post's if I remember. Here is a thread about my Ex on the beach, sorry to hear you are having a tough go at it.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...anks-pics.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...anks-pics.html
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Sorry, couldn't resist.
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Couldn't resist.
More Turbo
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From: LI, NY
X2 on testing your hubs.
Give your tranny a break and use 4-Low.
Go easy on the throttle in sand.
My take on beach tires...
Smooth tread, even bald, not a problem. Aggressive mudders will dig straight down given enough throttle. Baldies will spin but not dig anywhere as much.
It's the air pressure that makes a huge difference; when the footprint is big enough you'll float on top.
Give your tranny a break and use 4-Low.
Go easy on the throttle in sand.
My take on beach tires...
Smooth tread, even bald, not a problem. Aggressive mudders will dig straight down given enough throttle. Baldies will spin but not dig anywhere as much.
It's the air pressure that makes a huge difference; when the footprint is big enough you'll float on top.
More Turbo
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: LI, NY
X2 on testing your hubs.
Give your tranny a break and use 4-Low.
Go easy on the throttle in sand.
My take on beach tires...
Smooth tread, even bald, not a problem. Aggressive mudders will dig straight down given enough throttle. Baldies will spin but not dig anywhere as much.
It's the air pressure that makes a huge difference; when the footprint is big enough you'll float on top.
There is a Lock-Right locker for the Dana 50, which would be great in sand. I would NOT recommend it for the street though. In 2WD it would not be active, no problem there, but in 4WD on snow (for instance) it would be a bear to steer.
Give your tranny a break and use 4-Low.
Go easy on the throttle in sand.
My take on beach tires...
Smooth tread, even bald, not a problem. Aggressive mudders will dig straight down given enough throttle. Baldies will spin but not dig anywhere as much.
It's the air pressure that makes a huge difference; when the footprint is big enough you'll float on top.
There is a Lock-Right locker for the Dana 50, which would be great in sand. I would NOT recommend it for the street though. In 2WD it would not be active, no problem there, but in 4WD on snow (for instance) it would be a bear to steer.
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This would work ......
Six Door Excursion in Iceland!
Six Door Excursion in Iceland!