Are we talking 2.5 with tow package? My 88 Limited had a tow package and the off road kit as well but in a 4.0

Bird

 

4.0? gear ratio? skid plates? lift? aux trans cooler? no rear anti-sway bar? ammo?

 

Doesn't exist from the factory, as far as I know. Wouldn't make any sense.

 

Yeah it wouldn't make any sense

 

Should an XJ setup for beach driving have lockers?

 

PM stevemongr. He has experience on that topic

 

lol...

 

Not necessarily. Generally all wheels stay on the ground and power is distributed evenly.
However, if you try to tow someone out, one front wheel and one back wheel will spin. Have to '******' them out or just dig ramps and drive it out.

If you do donuts on the beach in 2wd, one wheel will spin fast and can quickly redline the jeep. With a locker, both wheels hook up and acceleration out of a turn is much quicker (in 2WD).

The key to never getting stuck in soft sand is 'never spin the tires'. If the jeep is struggling or if tires are slipping, lower air pressure. 15psi is usually good. If the tranny gets too hot, use 4-Low.

The oldtimer that taught me how to drive on the beach picked up a 2x4 and put it on his shoulder, when I asked what it was for he replied " if you spin the tires I'm going to hit you with it".

Stay away from the water when tide is coming in, it comes in underneath the sand and saturates it, make it like quicksand. Get stuck in that and you will have to wait until the tide drops out.
Beware of very coarse grain, orange colored sand/shells, this stuff is deep and challenging.

 

And what happens when the tide comes in and you can't move...

 

I learned the hard way. Sure was exciting though!

 

If you are not too close to the ocean and the wave zone, the tide will circle the jeep and hopefully not enter it. When it recedes, dig ramps and drive out.
Otherwise, say goodbye to your rig.

 

I was referring to your last post. As stated you have experience with the tide

 

What did you tell the insurance company?!

Selectable e-lockers maybe?

 

I see.
To clarify, the jeep in the storm waters was caught not by the tide, but the beginning of a 15 foot high storm surge. It ripped the jeep apart.

 

No insurance, no tags, not registered. It was a yard ornament that still ran and drove.

I have an Aussie locker in the rear but it doesn't help with normal beach driving. If I wanted to lock the front, I would need the e-locker due to the 242 transfer case. I use 4-FullTime on a regular basis.