Thread: Standard disco 2 in sand dunes

Here's mine when it was standard on the border track, SA/vic

Originally Posted by garrycol

Must be a different Stockton that I have been to. My Stockton with lots and lots dunes is just north of Newcastle - where is your Stockton where there are no dunes??

I’ll correct myself, Stockton sand dunes actually has some epic dunes, but much of it is restricted to tour operators only. That’s what I saw anyway.

Originally Posted by AK83

I'd be curious to know how a non CDL D2 with std diffs would go in sand

As good or better than any other non-cdl 4WD. All up to the driver

The main thing is tyre pressures, the sand in that area is soft. If you’re running 16” rims then I’d be dropping pressure to 16Psi.

If your going near the waters edge, make sure you know which way the tide is going.

Regardless of all the advice above,,
your biggest concern is the TIDE...
Always KNOW what the tide is doing before you drive on any beach,,,

Pedro raises a great point that for regular beach drivers and boaties ie second nature. But for newbies to beach driving is often forgotten... in fact in some beaches its and offence to drive within a certain time before and after high tide. Cheers

There are some driving techniques for sand in the owner's handbook too.

As above tyre pressure and momentum is the most important consideration in that area as the sand can be quite soft and fluffy..
The tides there are quite small But getting stuck in the low tide will still total your disco so be wary especially in tbe weeded up areas on the beach.
Headind off with one or more other 4WD's with recovery gear is a Great idea as you will most likely get bogged often untill you learn you sand technique which is nothing to be ashamed of as everyone does it.
Most importantly have Fun and be Safe.