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Discussion in 'Recovery & Gear' started by dondino, Oct 25, 2022.

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  1. Jun 21, 2023 at 8:39 AM
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    Can we get clarification on that type of music?
     
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  2. Jun 21, 2023 at 9:11 AM
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    Any of the pseudo-metal, chugga chugga guitar crap that I just assume is limp biscuit or Korn (that might tell you how long ago I've stopped paying attention to any of it).
     
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  3. Jun 21, 2023 at 2:30 PM
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    They're not handing them out anymore.
     
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  4. Jun 21, 2023 at 7:19 PM
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    :(
     
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  5. Jun 21, 2023 at 8:04 PM
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    mayan One pull a day keeps the engine debris away.

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    Should give that 4x4 sticker to morgan lolIMG_2797.jpg IMG_2796.jpg
     
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  6. Jun 21, 2023 at 8:08 PM
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    Among so many other things, I see he's got the Evil door mirrors
     
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  7. Jun 21, 2023 at 10:07 PM
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    Maybe I missed it but I didn't see mention of turning off the nannies. I've seen someone burn up a transmission on the beach in Baja 'cause he didn't know to turn the nannies off.
     
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  8. Jun 27, 2023 at 2:55 PM
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    This guy's giving Toyota folks a bad name.
    t4r.jpg

    And this guy is trending on the idiots pages.
    ford.jpg
     
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  9. Jun 27, 2023 at 2:59 PM
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    4Lo kills most of them. If you're staying under 20MPH you want Lo anyway to keep trans temps down.
     
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  10. Jun 27, 2023 at 3:05 PM
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    In 4wd High:
    Normal (no buttons pressed, no dash lights on) = Truck will detect wheel spin and retard engine timing along with application of the brakes to the spinning wheel as needed. Vehicle Stability Control is on. ATRAC is on. Auto LSD is off (does not function in 4wd.)
    In 4wd Low:
    Normal (no buttons pressed, "VSC OFF" light on) = Truck will detect wheel spin and retard engine timing along with application of the brakes to the spinning wheel as needed. Vehicle Stability Control is off by default. ATRAC is on. Auto LSD is off (does not function in 4wd.)

    99% of my beach driving is in 4HI. The ATRAC works great. Never a problem with overheating and no interference from VSC.
     
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  11. Jul 9, 2023 at 11:17 AM
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    This has been making the rounds on social media. Friday on the 4WD beach north of Corolla.
    ocean.jpg
     
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  12. Jul 9, 2023 at 10:38 PM
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    C.I. Surf, off road, sleep, repeat

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    That looks like fun. I bet they know what to do...
     
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  13. Jul 10, 2023 at 5:10 AM
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    Mommy and Daddy gonna be pissed...
     
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  14. Jul 10, 2023 at 6:32 AM
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    Echoing everyone else, air down. This is why I bought a Vlair 88p a few years back.
     
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  15. Jul 10, 2023 at 10:45 AM
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    air down, bigger tires, correct gearing (sand is tough on transmissions), recovery equipment and common sense... oh and help others if you can
     
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  16. Jul 10, 2023 at 2:09 PM
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    Let's see if this works.
     
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  17. Jul 10, 2023 at 4:03 PM
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    I can just imagine the underbody starting to corrode slowly. This is real pain lol.
     
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  18. Jul 10, 2023 at 4:12 PM
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    I guess beware of a slightly used wagoneer for sale...
    Recently washed interior...
    Will get you to the beach, but not out....lol
     
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  19. Jul 10, 2023 at 4:56 PM
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    Is there a build thread somewhere on that truck ?
     
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  20. Jul 10, 2023 at 5:28 PM
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    I don’t think so but if you have the time look up Eric Conner’s LSX454 Tundra it was done by Morgan Clarke Designs you could find some info on it.
     
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    I thought the truck was familiar, I follow MCD. He has a great video series on this truck. Thanks
     
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    One of the perks of a successful drive on the beach (and off...burn on you wagoneer)...

    20230710_094627.jpg

    Wild horses prefer hanging out with Tundras!
     
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    This sign was in the Imperial dunes for a while. Makes life in sand easier IMG_2272.jpg
     
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    So I was following along this saga on the Corolla Idiots page. These guys are actually the ones who tried helping them; they aren’t the occupants of the the vehicle.
     
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    No matter where I have ever been on the OBX, I have beem required to drive through at least some very lose sand. In a 2019 Tacoma TRD Off-Road I did not deflate tires, but had some problems with traction. Now that truck is gone and a month I'll be in a 2023 Tundra TRD Off-Road. I don't think I'll even risk it. Deflation it shall be. As far as reinflating every trip back and forth, that won't happen. At the end of the week, I'll pump them back up and call it done. The thing about the OBX is that you may go for miles without seeing someone in places. It depends on the season, time of day and weather. It isn't the place you want to get stuck, especially if the tide is coming in. There are places that will leave you trapped if you drive out at low tide and try to drive out at high tide. Again, its a bad scenario if that happens. My stepfather and some of his idiot friends got stuck 40 years or so ago and watched helplessly as the water wound up completely submerging their truck. I stress that they were young and stupid, emphasis on stupid. When you go out, make sure to be aware of the time that the tide change is. In most places, its no big deal, but in others it's goodbye truck.
     
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    All great info here, follow it and you won’t get stuck. I’ve been fishing Long Island beach's for decades never getting stuck, and I do air down substantially, prob to around 15lbs. or so. One thing I also do, which maybe I missed mentioned here, is after finding my parking spot, let the truck idle for a few minutes to help cool the tranny. Good luck, you’ll be fine.
     
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    Looking to take the Tundra out to the dunes up in Michigan on my next trip to visit a buddy of mine (he can be forgiven for being a Jeep guy) and I just came across this tread whilst searching for information on Tire Deflators and wanted to see the thoughts of all you "experts". A buddy has been using Boulder Tools Pro Tire Deflator Kit. I've been looking at various kits ranging in price from around $30 to over $100 with a wide range of reviews on all the ones I've looked at. Just wondering what you all think.
     
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  28. Nov 20, 2023 at 1:28 PM
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    This is the best I've found. A friend has the automatic ones and they're slow. I also bought this one for my daughter when she got her 4runner.
    $54 ARB ARB505 Deflator Kit 10-60 PSI Tire Pressure Gauge Rapid Air Down Offroad Kit With Recovery Gear Pouch (PSI)
    https://www.amazon.com/ARB-ARB505-E-Z-Deflator-Orange/dp/B004LQCDOA?th=1
     
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    Airing down is for rock climbing.
    You need a supercharger and paddle tires.
     
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