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Belto Mar 25, 2008 08:13 AM

Sand Wheeling??
 
how can I prepare my XJ for some sand wheeling, on spring break I found a real cool spot to wheel at, and it happens to be a property of my family,, It has Sand Dunes, some Rocks (not that big Stock suspencion can do just fine), but my worries is the sand, I dont want to get stock...

what can I do to prepare my XJ for some sand?

muddeprived Mar 25, 2008 08:40 AM

AIR DOWN is the key and a steady throttle imput helps. The bigger the footprint, the better flotation.

Kyle Mar 25, 2008 11:16 AM

Airing down will help you the most. Other then that if you find yourself starting to dig into the sand come to a stop and get off of that line. Never break while in the sand just slowing to a stop won't dig you in as much.

Belto Mar 25, 2008 06:18 PM


Originally Posted by muddeprived (Post 6784)
AIR DOWN is the key and a steady throttle imput helps. The bigger the footprint, the better flotation.

ok so I can keep it pretty stock and just wider tires...

xjjeepthing Mar 25, 2008 06:21 PM

Oiradio47 here is a huge sand freak PM him. I'm sure he would be happy to help. Maybe he can chime in.

OiRadio47 Mar 25, 2008 06:33 PM

its all about air-pressure. tire size won't make or break ya. air down to ATLEAST 10lbs. i used to run 7-8lbs in my stock tires. typically run 4-5 in my 33-12.5's. just don't do any donuts with low airpressure. keeping your weight down will help too. don't overload the jeep with stuff you won't need.

Belto Mar 25, 2008 06:36 PM

OK so instead of the regular 33 psi I have to down it to 10 psi...?

OiRadio47 Mar 25, 2008 06:38 PM

yes sir 10psi should work great for what you have in mind.

Belto Mar 25, 2008 06:44 PM

thanx kind man,, Ill try it out, as soon as I fix my Tranny..

Kyle Mar 25, 2008 11:36 PM

Be careful about quick turns when you have aired down because the bead of the tire isn't as tight as it normally is which in turn will make it easier for the bead to fall off the wheel.

Belto Mar 26, 2008 09:34 AM

ok I just went over some pics of the area,, and is sand to rock to sand to rock,, its still ok to airdown my tires so low? Or can I just down them to psi? Ill try it any ways..

OiRadio47 Mar 26, 2008 10:21 AM

try 14-15psi. if it seems like you are not getting enough traction...then go lower. 1-2 psi can make a HUGE difference.


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