lacking in sand
10-07-2012, 02:14 AM
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Airing down it key, 20 PSI is not low enough. I run my tires at 12-15 PSI depending on the conditions of the beach. You'll probably see a big difference when you air down.
10-07-2012, 04:12 AM
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...thats the beauty of airing down. If the 25 is still digging go to 18 then 12. I have run my Rubi 32s at 15psi on trails and made way bigger jeeps look stupid- anthough i was popping beads every few hours!
10-07-2012, 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by greenrescue
I just spent the day wheeling in a variety conditions and was very disapointed in how my JK did in heavy sand. I have 35's and 4.88 manual. It seemed like no mater how I used the gas on sandy hills I would just dig in. Would lockers make a difference. My old TJ Rubicon would have eaten the same terrane up. I love my JK any suggestions?
I have the 30 up front and a little scared of lockers in the 30. I am planning a trip to Rubicon trail in
July driving from Indiana and I need to change a few things.
I have the 30 up front and a little scared of lockers in the 30. I am planning a trip to Rubicon trail in
July driving from Indiana and I need to change a few things.
10-07-2012, 04:30 AM
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20 psi is way too much for the sand. I have had lots of luck running 7-12 psi on non bead locks with no problems over 25 years and have NEVER lost a bead.
Also make sure the traction control crap is off. As for lockers, they really dont help significantly when running high speed in the dunes unless you have lots of HP. Just remember that speed and momentum are your friend.
Also make sure the traction control crap is off. As for lockers, they really dont help significantly when running high speed in the dunes unless you have lots of HP. Just remember that speed and momentum are your friend.
10-07-2012, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DeucesALLin
...also- you are disabling ESP right? It really boggs me in sand.