Sand Tips
10-13-2008, 10:04 AM
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Sand Tips
I like to do my share of surf fishing off of LBI in NJ, and come Labor Day the Beach Buggy permits are available, which makes the trips that much more fun all winter. Last weekend I got my permit and took the Jeep out on the beach. Had a good time, but near the end of the trip I ended up overheating the tranny...bad! So its at the dealership, luckily being covered by warranty, but I still plan to be out on the beach again soon as i get it back.
What tips/tricks will help keep this from happening again. I've considered a transmission cooler, and obviously airing down, but what else?
4 Low vs 4 Hi? 1st or 2nd gear vs D for us Auto guys?
What tips/tricks will help keep this from happening again. I've considered a transmission cooler, and obviously airing down, but what else?
4 Low vs 4 Hi? 1st or 2nd gear vs D for us Auto guys?
10-13-2008, 11:13 AM
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Nope wasnt stuck for a second. I think it was an existing problem as I had some shifting irregularities in the past. I more or less want to know how to avoid it in the future. I am thinking a tranny cooler will be my next mod.
10-13-2008, 05:33 PM
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did you take any air out? whenever i go to the OSV area at Assateague National Seashore, i always take her down to about 20 or 25 psi. Luckily there are free air pumps at the entrance/exit though
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I have seen tannys overheat from shifting to much in the sand. stick in 2nd, air down to stay afloat and lite on the throtle. the sand is to inconsistant to be in drive, you might be ok if you have a tranny cooler.
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Sand 101:
1. Air down.
2. Momentum is key.
3. Air down.
4. Shovels are great tools.
5. Air down.
6. Bridges work wonders and look cool on the side of the Jeep.
7. Air down.
8. Tow strap and a buddy to pull you out.
9. Air down.
10. Winch and sand anchor of some sort (a spare tire and a shovel work) if you don't have buddy to pull you out.
11. Air down.
12. Food and water, lots of water (especially if the shovel comes into play)
13. If all else fails. check #1, and then get on a cell phone.
1. Air down.
2. Momentum is key.
3. Air down.
4. Shovels are great tools.
5. Air down.
6. Bridges work wonders and look cool on the side of the Jeep.
7. Air down.
8. Tow strap and a buddy to pull you out.
9. Air down.
10. Winch and sand anchor of some sort (a spare tire and a shovel work) if you don't have buddy to pull you out.
11. Air down.
12. Food and water, lots of water (especially if the shovel comes into play)
13. If all else fails. check #1, and then get on a cell phone.