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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Even a Jeep can get stuck if you are a stupid driver. Look at all the aftermarket gizmos on that thing. Someone spent some serious money, and still are stuck.
It's got a pirate skull on the door, so maybe it's buried treasure. Took some talent to sink a light 4WD vehicle with big tires. The sand overcoat tells the tale.
I bet he's got a Hi-Lift in a bumper mount that he doesn't know how to use that would get him up so he could drive out, but since they all think it is just a decoration, it won't even get dirty.
I did that in a '63 F85 Oldsmobile on Padre Island beach. Cranked the wheel hard over and floored the gas to make beach donuts while driving in reverse. Took me over 2 hrs to dig it out. Had the front windows open, so the tires threw sand inside and off the windshield until the dashboard looked like a sand dune. Yes, beer was involved.
Yeah with that monster 215-cid 'Rockette' V-8 and the notorious 'Slim Jim' transmission, I'm surprised you were even trying that on a beach. But, as you said, beer was involved.
Any 4WD vehicle will eventually get stuck in the sand. If you don't believe me just watch a 5 minute Dakar summary. Most Dakar racers have loads of experience and the best gear available and still get stuck. You will get stuck a lot faster if you don't know what you are doing and have the wrong gear. Wheels and tires on that Jeep are for show not for sand.
watch any movie made in Africa or Burma, et cetera. all the 4WD vehicles are stock. maybe a high lift or bull bar or winch, never oversized tires or a lift kit
Coined a phrase years ago "You must be Jeeptarded". Jeeptards telling me how much they paid for the vehicle, and how much money they've spent on aftermarket parts. More or less could have paid a better vehicle off with the money. But, Jeeptardedness knows no color or gender...and it's a real thing.
We used to buy used airplane tires for the Florida beaches, can't beat that smooth tread for staying on top of the sand. Not DOT rated, obviously, so we relied on the forbearance of the coppers. The worst thing one can do is spin the tires, in sand. Bag'em down, and slow 'n steady takes you anywhere.
Never ever take a pic of your vehicle stuck. Because all you're going to hear is the "experts" with their "expert opinions" on what you shoulda coulda.
Should have used that pretty little spooled necklace sooner
ReplyDeleteIt's got a pirate skull on the door, so maybe it's buried treasure. Took some talent to sink a light 4WD vehicle with big tires. The sand overcoat tells the tale.
ReplyDeleteand then the tide came in....
ReplyDeleteI bet he's got a Hi-Lift in a bumper mount that he doesn't know how to use that would get him up so he could drive out, but since they all think it is just a decoration, it won't even get dirty.
ReplyDeleteOn sand reduce tire pressure to 12psi
ReplyDeleteI did that in a '63 F85 Oldsmobile on Padre Island beach. Cranked the wheel hard over and floored the gas to make beach donuts while driving in reverse. Took me over 2 hrs to dig it out. Had the front windows open, so the tires threw sand inside and off the windshield until the dashboard looked like a sand dune. Yes, beer was involved.
ReplyDeleteYeah with that monster 215-cid 'Rockette' V-8 and the notorious 'Slim Jim' transmission, I'm surprised you were even trying that on a beach.
DeleteBut, as you said, beer was involved.
That is what I call 4 wheel drive mentality. Thinking they can go anywhere just because they have a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
ReplyDeleteYup. 4wd gets you stuck way better than 2wd. I've been stuck both ways, comparing, for research n' sheeeit.
DeleteI have managed to get Willis jeeps, Humvees and even 5 tons stuck. Always got them unstuck too, sometimes thru is the only available path.
ReplyDeleteAny 4WD vehicle will eventually get stuck in the sand. If you don't believe me just watch a 5 minute Dakar summary. Most Dakar racers have loads of experience and the best gear available and still get stuck.
ReplyDeleteYou will get stuck a lot faster if you don't know what you are doing and have the wrong gear. Wheels and tires on that Jeep are for show not for sand.
Watch Matt's Off Road Recovery on Youtube for spectacular predicaments and rescues by a really nice family.
ReplyDeleteAgree!
DeleteI still miss Lizzy.
DeleteWhat's-her-name isn't close to a replacement.
watch any movie made in Africa or Burma, et cetera. all the 4WD vehicles are stock. maybe a high lift or bull bar or winch, never oversized tires or a lift kit
ReplyDelete"4WD is there to get you out of trouble, not into it."
ReplyDeleteSmaller rims and taller sidewalls might ....might have helped.
ReplyDeleteCoined a phrase years ago "You must be Jeeptarded". Jeeptards telling me how much they paid for the vehicle, and how much money they've spent on aftermarket parts. More or less could have paid a better vehicle off with the money. But, Jeeptardedness knows no color or gender...and it's a real thing.
ReplyDeleteWe used to buy used airplane tires for the Florida beaches, can't beat that smooth tread for staying on top of the sand. Not DOT rated, obviously, so we relied on the forbearance of the coppers. The worst thing one can do is spin the tires, in sand. Bag'em down, and slow 'n steady takes you anywhere.
ReplyDeleteNever ever take a pic of your vehicle stuck. Because all you're going to hear is the "experts" with their "expert opinions" on what you shoulda coulda.
ReplyDelete