Front Hub lock and 4wd questions

[mudnut]

As ET has already posted, tyre pressures are critical on sand. I prefer 15-18 psi for normal sand.

I have had the tyres down to 10 psi to get up dunes where there is soft sand or no run up area at the bottom.

The trick is not to turn too sharply at those lower pressure, or you might roll the tyres off the rim. Don't be put off experimenting with tyre pressures to suit your vehicle, tyres and terrain.

With the correct pressure, the vehicle should roll to a stop, not dig in or bog down. This will ensure you are not putting too much stress on the drive train and engine too.

[drgtr]

As ET has already posted, tyre pressures are critical on sand. I prefer 15-18 psi for normal sand.

I have had the tyres down to 10 psi to get up dunes where there is soft sand or no run up area at the bottom.

The trick is not to turn too sharply at those lower pressure, or you might roll the tyres off the rim. Don't be putt off experimenting with tyre pressures to suit your vehicle, tyres and terrain.

With the correct pressure, the vehicle should roll to a stop, not dig in or bog down. This will ensure you are not putting too much stress on the drive train and engine too.

Stress on the engine is the last thing I want on a 40 degree day on the hot sand with a td42ti lol.

I wonder what my coolant temps will be like on the sand .

Though at stockton beach on hot 38 degree day and soft sand. My newish v6 prado 120 was sitting on 99 degrees c too

[mudnut]

A TD 42 will romp it in, if the cooling system is in good nick. Take it out locally, perfect your technique and check it if you are at all concerned.

[drgtr]

A TD 42 will romp it in, if the cooling system is in good nick. Take it out locally, perfect your technique and check it if you are at all concerned.

Yeah. Thats what I want to hear!

[happygu]

I rarely ever take mine out of 4wd when I am on the sand, as you never know what is around the corner and you are much better off not getting stuck. The real question is High Range 4wd or Low Range 4wd, and for the most of it, High Range 4wd will be fine

The are always exceptions to the 'rules' as sometimes sand can be like concrete..... however, i would never take mine out of 4wd at Robe in SA ... well you can if you like

[drgtr]

Same here. Prado was always in 4wd centre diff locked high.