My FJ came in a few weeks ago and I have really been enjoying it, but all I've done so far is splash around down flooded streets. The closest place to go would be the sand dunes.
So here's my questions; can my stock FJ handle the dunes, and what advise can you give me to help me out?
Depends on the size of the dunes. If they are big stay in 2 wheel drive and play around a bit, you will be surprised on what you can do! or 4 hi, 4 low if you get stuck. This really also depends on the firmness of the sand.
Keep up the RPM's and what ever you do, if the dunes are steep and long do not stop or get bogged down while you are cross slope. I've seen to many roll overs when this happens. When you start to slow down and you can't make it to the top, back down, or like most do, crank the wheel hard and floor it, just make sure you still have some momentum. Until you get comfortable on the tall long steep stuff try to remember to leave yourself the ability to crank the wheel and point down the slope. The first time I hit the big dunes I was scared like a mofo. And as mentioned before air down at at least 15psi.
You will find that TRAC in 2 wheel drive or ATRAC in 4 kind of spoil the fun as it won't let you get crazy with power slides etc....
HAVE FUN!
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I did the 11 mile trail around Great Sand Dunes National Park. We spent all day tearing it up. I never even had to deflate my tires. I had it in 4L with my diff locked some of the time. The sand varied between 1" - 20" depending on the section.
You'll be fine. Just don't run your air vents. And expect a lot of sand to end up in your rig.
4-Lo and lock the rear diff. If you have an MT, start in second and just go up to third. If you are in an AT, you might want to put it in "3" so it doesn't try to shift while you are climbing.
There is not much 4x4'in out there in Midland, but I say go tackle Monohans with all you have!!! I havent been out that way in a couple of years but Fort Davis used to be my playground every summer for about 10 years. Have some fun with your new FJ!
On that thin sand out there I would stay on some low dunes first and just make sure you keep your momentum up until you get comfortable within the FJ. You will be surprised at how well she handles off road and it won't take long until you feel real comfortable in her.
4-Lo and lock the rear diff. If you have an MT, start in second and just go up to third. If you are in an AT, you might want to put it in "3" so it doesn't try to shift while you are climbing.
--Bill
what kind of tires does the FJ without the rack have.
Linear Mode
