2WD truck in dunes?

pure · 06-22-2008, 09:24 PM

Before I try it and look like a tool, would my 2wd 07 silverado crew cab 4.8L V8 with a G80 locker and stock tires make it in the pismo dunes if I aired down to 12-15 PSI?

Thanks

gmctrucks · 06-23-2008, 04:24 AM

Welcome to the club. I don't know don't live in that area.

mrjohnwayne · 06-23-2008, 06:47 AM

I think on the stock tires even a 4x4 would have a tough time. One thing about sand is you need a wide surface area to help the truck "float" on the sand...

03chevy · 06-23-2008, 08:29 AM

it depends on how packed the sand is. if it is loose then forget about it you will only make it about 25 feet then get stuck.

75K30 · 06-23-2008, 10:59 AM

Welcome to the site;

What are your intentions at pismo? Are you towing a trailer, and just need to get the truck in and out?
Maybe your ride is also your toy?
You will be able to get around, but you will find yourself a little bit over your head in the larger dune area.

pure · 06-23-2008, 12:43 PM

I'm going to the beach this weekend and I'm going to bring a go-kart for the dunes but it's only a 2 seater. I would like to take my truck in the dunes so we could all have some fun but from the sounds of it I would get stuck quickly, I guess we will just have to take turns because the sand is pretty soft and deep. Thanks for the replies.

72'CaminoKid · 06-24-2008, 11:54 AM

isnt pismo an ORV park? i dont know that they'll let anything 2wd try and play

Fordin Mazda · 06-24-2008, 09:42 PM

For dunes, if you haven't got paddle wheels, then your fun is going to be very limited. Sand isn't like mud, sand isn't forgiving and once you start to get stuck, there isn't anything really to stop it. Plus when your out in the dunes, there usually isn't a tree with in a 100 miles to attach your winch to.

http://www.geocities.com/baja/dunes/7656/Buggy4.jpg

antuane678 · 06-30-2008, 03:26 PM

**** thats sweet. is it a lot of fun?

Fatcat · 07-22-2008, 03:58 PM

first off 4x4 only way to go, i would try some big wide tires with deep lugs so you float on top of the sand(paddles maybe?) -good luck-

06-22-2008, 09:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
pure Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2	2WD truck in dunes? Before I try it and look like a tool, would my 2wd 07 silverado crew cab 4.8L V8 with a G80 locker and stock tires make it in the pismo dunes if I aired down to 12-15 PSI? Thanks Last edited by pure; 06-22-2008 at 09:45 PM.

06-23-2008, 06:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
mrjohnwayne Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 2,898	I think on the stock tires even a 4x4 would have a tough time. One thing about sand is you need a wide surface area to help the truck "float" on the sand... __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

06-23-2008, 08:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
03chevy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jax,fl Posts: 812	it depends on how packed the sand is. if it is loose then forget about it you will only make it about 25 feet then get stuck. __________________ A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste!

06-24-2008, 11:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,181	isnt pismo an ORV park? i dont know that they'll let anything 2wd try and play __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby )

06-24-2008, 09:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Fordin Mazda Full Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: N.Vancouver BC, Canada Posts: 132	For dunes, if you haven't got paddle wheels, then your fun is going to be very limited. Sand isn't like mud, sand isn't forgiving and once you start to get stuck, there isn't anything really to stop it. Plus when your out in the dunes, there usually isn't a tree with in a 100 miles to attach your winch to. http://www.geocities.com/baja/dunes/7656/Buggy4.jpg __________________ My Mazda will probably out live my Ford. Both are over 200,000 miles. Never look at gift horse directly in the mouth. They chew with their mouth open....

06-23-2008, 04:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 1,018	Welcome to the club. I don't know don't live in that area.

06-23-2008, 10:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,272	Welcome to the site; What are your intentions at pismo? Are you towing a trailer, and just need to get the truck in and out? Maybe your ride is also your toy? You will be able to get around, but you will find yourself a little bit over your head in the larger dune area.

06-23-2008, 12:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
pure Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2	I'm going to the beach this weekend and I'm going to bring a go-kart for the dunes but it's only a 2 seater. I would like to take my truck in the dunes so we could all have some fun but from the sounds of it I would get stuck quickly, I guess we will just have to take turns because the sand is pretty soft and deep. Thanks for the replies.

06-30-2008, 03:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
antuane678 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: dougasville GA Posts: 6	**** thats sweet. is it a lot of fun?

07-22-2008, 03:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Fatcat Full Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NY Posts: 49	first off 4x4 only way to go, i would try some big wide tires with deep lugs so you float on top of the sand(paddles maybe?) -good luck-

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