1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Maintenance After Driving on the Beach Portsmouth Island, NC OBX

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Redtaco704, Sep 13, 2012.

  1. Sep 13, 2012 at 8:31 AM
    #1
    Redtaco704

    Redtaco704 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2012
    Member:
    #82140
    Messages:
    75
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jon
    Charlotte, NC
    Vehicle:
    05 DCSB 4x4
    Bilstein 5100's all around, Pro-Comp AAL, Pioneer in Dash DVD, Image Dynamics Component speakers, Custom 10" sub enclosure
    I just spent the weekend down on Portsmouth Island, NC and it was an awesome time. Lots of beach wheelin and surf fishing. Now that my truck is back on solid ground I'm wondering what needs to get rid of all the saltwater/sand/mud that my truck is coated in. Besides a good undercoating pressure wash and cleaning cleaning the K&N, what else might need to be done? Greasing points? If anyone who has more experience in not letting their trucks rust away after beach driving I would appreciate the advice. Here are a few pics from the trip.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  2. Sep 13, 2012 at 9:42 AM
    #2
    kb1jop

    kb1jop kb1jop

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2009
    Member:
    #27968
    Messages:
    195
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rick
    Webster, MA
    Vehicle:
    2020 Magnetic Gray Metallic SR5 Double Cab
    Factory Towing Package OEM Bed Mat Hard Tonneau Tacoma All-Weather Floor Mats
    A thorough washing of under-carriage [get every nook and cranny,] engine compartment, bed interior, and all exterior surfaces should do it.

    Looks like someone didn't air down out there. :boink:
     
  3. Sep 13, 2012 at 9:46 AM
    #3
    Redtaco704

    Redtaco704 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2012
    Member:
    #82140
    Messages:
    75
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jon
    Charlotte, NC
    Vehicle:
    05 DCSB 4x4
    Bilstein 5100's all around, Pro-Comp AAL, Pioneer in Dash DVD, Image Dynamics Component speakers, Custom 10" sub enclosure
    Sure did. 26psi
     
  4. Sep 14, 2012 at 6:18 AM
    #4
    kb1jop

    kb1jop kb1jop

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2009
    Member:
    #27968
    Messages:
    195
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rick
    Webster, MA
    Vehicle:
    2020 Magnetic Gray Metallic SR5 Double Cab
    Factory Towing Package OEM Bed Mat Hard Tonneau Tacoma All-Weather Floor Mats
    Try ~18psi. You won't cut the ruts so deep [Al Gore will be happy] and if you hit deeper sand, it will handle better. ;)
     
  5. Sep 14, 2012 at 6:35 AM
    #5
    Namyo

    Namyo -

    Joined:
    Apr 28, 2010
    Member:
    #36165
    Messages:
    14,133
    Gender:
    Male
    I air down to 16 for most off roading :p but yea, wash errything and grease like you already said. Good Pics :thumbsup:
     

Products Discussed in

To Top