Laredoman2011

Thinking about going to michigan and dune bashing at Silver Lake dunes. I've never done it before but it sounds like fun. any tips or things i need to do to the Jeep before going? any tip or recommendation is welcome. thanks

Mattpar

air down!!!! that makes a world of difference. Dont jump it too high off of the dunes. There are youtube videos of D30 busting ball joints and benting/breaking axle housings,..

The Dunes are super fun. I've been there on a buggy. Very amusing!!!

89eliminator

air down, way down. 20psi is not airing down. i was at 8 psi when i went last spring. thats all the advice thats needed

iNanni

Ill be there soon. I live in michigan aswell. =D

jd4x426

make sure to cary an airtank or compressor to fill your tires if you blow a bead believe me itl be worth it

Venumb

You're probably already aware of this but..make sure you're visable to others. A nice long fiberglass whip w/ an orange flag on it may keep someone from jumping over a dune and landing on you. Have fun..be safe!

89eliminator

a flag is required at silver lake. the top of the flag must be at least 8 feet from the ground and mounted on the front of the truck.

Laredoman2011

is there anything that i shouldn't attempt in the jeep? anything that could damage it? oh, an i'm only in northern ohio. not quite michigan =P

XJ?2010

jumping it super high like said above the front end can only take so much

sk8ertht540s

i would stay away from jumping it all together

Laredoman2011

how do cherokee's do at dune climbing? i saw some videos of some trucks trying to make it up a "test hill" an they couldn't make it to the top

Mattpar

test hill is HUGE!!! air down and hammer down!!! but if you dont think you are gonna make it, turn around! Dont keep going until you stop while your tires are spinning or you will sink quickly and become stuck

oh, and bring a shovel

Laredoman2011

thanks

Laredoman2011

i'm incredibly new to everything to do with offroading so sry if this sounds dumb, but is there a speed limit on the dunes?

89eliminator

i highly recommend that you DONT turn around while climbing any hill. very dangerous to rolling and turning into another truck trying to attempt that hill. you'll know if/when you wont make it, just let off the gas and back down.