Stuck... help

[leerdmn]

This is a little embarrassing. I have a 2wd Limited, with the factory limited slip diff. I went to the beach last week, ventured a little too far off the path, and got buried. Luckily, a guy watched me do it, and pulled me out with his Tahoe.

So, my question is... What upgrades are there that would help me fight this happening again? I don't "wheel", or go mudding. I just wanna be able to go down the beach, or the occasional fire road.

Also, I am not interested in trading for a 4wd. I would actually love to, but it just is not feasible at the time.

Thanks in advance for any help or opinions you can give me.

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

Man tires; 4wd. Also you don't have a limited slip if you have an '06.

 

[tjkj2002]

Man tires; 4wd. Also you don't have a limited slip if you have an '06.

X2......................

 

[HoosierJeeper]

I don't think any 2wd's had a factory limited slip...

I'd get an ARB air locker in the rear (1000 installed) and some AT's (better than MT's for sand), and a good air tank, so you can air down.

 

[Banditsteve]

As Tony said, cheapest option is letting air out of your tyres, and DRIVE FASTER!! As the 'T' shirt says - "Drive it like you stole it!" Momentum will get you further on sand than being cautious. Or deeper in it? cryinghard.gif

 

[Banditsteve]

Budke, I have just noticed you have racked up over 8,000 posts in just over a year!! Thats impressive!! Do you have a job? Or can't you sleep?

 

[leerdmn]

Ok, thanks guys. I think my first thing will be a portable air compressor so I can air down. Then start saving for a locker. The stealer told me it had the optional limited slip. I guess he must have been confused. I've read that the ARB air locker is the best, is this true for my situation? Then maybe a small lift, so I can get a good set of A/T's under it. Thanks again

 

[mag03kj]

X3....Air down.
I got 235/65/17 Yokohamas A/T-S..Last time I was in sand I air downed to 20 psi and did just fine!

So air down!

 

[bmrrwolfe]

They probably meant you have ESP not limited slip....
ARB is the locker of choice, but they are not cheap!
Airing down with a great set of tires may be able to get you through most sand.

 

[Uncle Krusty]

I've noticed alot of people here taking shots at budke here on the forum. I've also noticed budke stiring things up a time or two... (I don't even think I've read 1/4 of the 8,000 posts this last year)

I've also noticed he's a good sport about it...

So.... I'm going to take a poke at him as well.... Budke, I hope you (and everyone else here) take this in the fun that is intended

Buy my Liberty! That'll solve your problem. I have yet to get stuck on the beach or in the soft ass sugar sand in the Ocala Natl Forest.
6500 obo.
Throw me an offer if ya want.

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THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! BUY HIS LIBBY!

Maybe he'll get a FJ Cruiser, or a truck, or ???
Then he'll hang out on another forum!

Better yet - send your donations to:
BUY BUDKE'S KJ
PO BOX 00000
Nowhere, USA

Should I post this under "Group buy"

Sorry, I couldn't resist (rotflmao)(rotflmao)(rotflmao)

BTW budke - Nice looking ride - do you realy want to part with it? I know you've put a lot of work into it. I also enjoy your sense of humor here as well - even if others don't always "get it".

 

[J-Thompson]

Best mod for a 2wd if the owner wants to go off road
a "For Sale" sign

why spend a few grand moding a 2wd when a stock 4wd will still be able to go places that
you can not"

 

[leerdmn]

That tire buddy's pretty cool, I might have to get a few of those. I already got a Cig lighter air compressor. We will see how this goes. Wish me luck. Thanks again for all the advice guys.

 

[Banditsteve]

Hey Budke,
I wasn't having a go at you. I am genuinely impressed at over 8,000 posts!!
Just so you know.........