Does anyone take their jeep to the dunes? If so, how is it? Specifically the 4 door JK.

 

There are some threads in here with users from the middle east, they usually run larger tires, some add hemi's and they float around on the dunes.

Do a search on youtube for video's too, just remember what sand does to vehicles.

 

sand is no problem if you let your tires down to 5psi

 

I don't think CIjeep was talking about the tires.

 

what does sand do to jeeps? i plan on some beach action this summer

 

I think are jeeps suck in the dunes!!! I have a 2 Dr and its a fat pig I air down to around 5 pounds and that helps, but its no sand rail

 

I would say just stay away from the salt water and you should be fine. I went to the sand dunes about a yr ago and Im still gettin sand out of the jeep. I guess im just not a big fan of the sand..

 

I took it out on a beach in Texas (not a whole lot of big sanddunes, I know) with it pretty much stock. I had no problems at all. I watched a guy in a big lifted Ford truck bury himself, while I just drove on by.

It was one of those secluded beaches that you can drive 15-20miles on, and I assumed I would need 4wd... but it coasted along just fine without it.

 

A few sand tips - I grew up 10 miles from the Silver Lake sand dunes in West Michigan. Grease everything when you get done - it purges sand that has gotten into places where it can do the most harm. Very low tire pressure is your friend. In a straight line speed is your friend. A manual trans is your friend - start out in a high gear and you won't dig yourself holes. Paddle tires can be a ton of fun, but not very cost effective and silly on a JK IMO. If you run directional tires swap them from side to side when you get there so they are running backwards - very effective. Remember you are not a sand rail or other specialized sand vehicle, so don't push it too hard. It can be very easy to roll, especially downhill.
If you want to really have fun in the sand, buy a sandrail and tow it to the dunes with your JK. A two seater can weigh as little as 1000 lbs, not much more than a heavy ATV.

FYI In my experience chicks dig sand and sun way more than mud or rocks!

 

A group of Nor Cal dudes went to the dunes in Pismo.