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Driving through soft sand

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by MLraM211, Jul 1, 2014.

  1. Jul 1, 2014 at 12:30 AM
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    MLraM211

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    A couple buddies and I were lookin into going out into the desert and off-roading. Would my little '98 Tacoma be able to drive through the soft sand? This sand is pretty soft, your feet can sink down and slide around when you walk in it.
     
  2. Jul 1, 2014 at 6:43 AM
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    BVCOTaco

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    Are you 4 wheel drive? Do you have a TRD with locker? These things will help.

    The biggest thing when driving in soft sand is to air your tires down to get more tire in contact with the ground.
     
  3. Jul 1, 2014 at 9:38 AM
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    SIZZLE

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    A little a this, a little a that...
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    Air down, 4wd, and easy on the gas and you should be fine. Especially with a buddy. Bring a shovel.
     
  4. Jul 1, 2014 at 9:46 AM
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    KenLyns

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    ^What he said. If done correctly, the tire tracks in the sand should be shallower than your own footprints.
     

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