Thread: Sand Driving

Originally Posted by Russrobe

A lot of people say that's amongst the softest sand in Aus Cj, so good example.

Last weekend we had a great mix of 4x4s in the same area. 1 Triton, 1 brand new Hilux, 2 x 2017 4.5l tdv8 LC 70series one dual cab one single on 15inch wheels 100series, and our D4.
Only the 100series and D4 made it up Calcup first time "as seen in later part of my youtube vid posted.

Big mud hole we had to go through had the dual cab 70series stuck, got pulled out, D4 got out after it grabbed traction after about 5sec wheel spin and then straight up.

Dual Cab 70 series weighs 3.6t as is, ours weighed 3.56t when loaded for gib, most likely 3.4t for this trip...

Has to be like for like comparison weight wise. Wouldn't expect to keep up with a stock standard 200 series when I've got an extra 300kg in accessories.

Might surprise some people that a kitted out D4 weighs as much as a dual cab 70series...

Russ

What tyres and size? Also do you have a link to the vid?
Cheers Tim

Originally Posted by Wazz

Looks like you're running with some 18" tread hey? Have you got the 2.7l D4? 3.56T loaded up!! wow.

Yes, lucky there, standard 18's. 285 60 18, so much for wide tyres being bad for sand use... 2.7's are the only D4's that came with 18" wheels...km

I think some people just don't know how to drive a 4x4 over 3t on sand. You're not going to get up a big dune at 20km'h, i aim for 40km/h every time for a large steep dune, 30km/h for a not so steep. Feathering the throttle is also important, especially if there is a turn in the track whilst ascending, Gordons GOE training days are invaluable for his knowledge. If you're in Perth as he runs them every couple of months!