E-Locker in the sand
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Laughing Gas
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From: Detroit 'burbs
E-Locker in the sand
I was wondering if I should engage the E-Locker in sand if I get stuck, or would that dig me in deeper? This is the first 4X4 Ive had with this feature and am still learning.
Thanks!
Thanks!
MMNC (SS)(Ret)
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From: SE Georgia
go for it. you'll either get stuck or not depending on the sand. 2 wheels pushing out back is better than only 1 wheel
best thing to do is air down your tires to about 20 psi so they balloon out and give you a bigger footprint
best thing to do is air down your tires to about 20 psi so they balloon out and give you a bigger footprint
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Laughing Gas
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Do you think 20lbs would be good? When I last went out on the dunes, I had my Ranger FX4 I reduced the pressure down to about 15lbs and that worked good. But this is (obviously) a bigger truck and Ive got the 18in rim
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Yep....Engage it! It will certainly help you out. All of my 4wd experience is in sand and a locker certainly makes a difference.
As tylus said....air down those tires. Just remember, the lower you go (pressure wise) the more careful that you must be when turning as you could pop a bead. Just watch it on the doughnuts!
Good luck and enjoy yourself.
As tylus said....air down those tires. Just remember, the lower you go (pressure wise) the more careful that you must be when turning as you could pop a bead. Just watch it on the doughnuts!
Good luck and enjoy yourself.
MMNC (SS)(Ret)
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From: SE Georgia
not to mention you have to drive to an air pump when the fun is over. 20 psi will be okay for low speeds (30 mph) to get to a gas station to air up
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