|
|
30-10-2017
|
I just registered
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Sydney
Posts: 9 What Jeep do I drive?: JK
Likes: 4
Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts
|
|
JK Newbie - looking for guidance
New member, and new to posting on forums.
I've just purchased a 2016 2 door JK Wrangler Overland. Loving it. And have lots of questions, so I want to make sure I follow posting etiquette, please feel free to advise.
Planning to do weekend beach/surf trips, and looking for some recommendations. I live in Northern Beaches Sydney. Also, could use some guidance on modest modifications. Namely, Rhino Rack Backbone system, tires and front bumper/bull bar. Please let me know what's worked for you, and any shops/retailers you would refer.
Heading to Crescent Head for a few weeks of beach driving/camping, do I really need a bull bar with recovery points, or upgraded tires? Any local clubs/4x4 training to recommend?
Apologies if too many questions for a newbie!
|
30-10-2017
|
|
Lowranger Shocker
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Sydney
Posts: 1,559
Likes: 5
Liked 37 Times in 30 Posts
|
|
you should have rated recovery points front and rear, some max trax or similar is always a good idea on sand. You should also carry at minimum a snatch strap and a couple of D shackles. When you are coming to a stop, roll, don't brake. Try to stay in the tracks of others, closer to the water is usually much firmer.
Factory tires will be more than fine, just make sure you drop the air pressure to about 16 - 18 psi.
Sydney Jeep Club is a good little club to join, but as a member i am sort of biased
I buy most of my new stuff from SBR Offroad. They have great prices, support and service (they also sponsor AJOR, but that is just a bonus). As for what, it is all about personal preference,
Last edited by ARB87U; 30-10-2017 at 04:48 PM.
|
30-10-2017
|
I just registered
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 181
Likes: 39
Liked 49 Times in 45 Posts
|
|
I have the backbone on a jku like everything except the price. Install was fairly simple enough.
Have arb front bar used fwd recovery point once in mud. I dont think a bar is necsessary for sand work have never seen a vehicle being forward recovered off a beach or dune they almost always get stuck going up the hill. I would go with a bar thats adr compliant, my preference would be hoopless and without the indicators.
The silent armour all terrains are quite a good tyre imo you only should change if they are worn out or your doing serious mud work. They have worked fine for me in sand. Some adjustable tyre pressure deflaters and a solid air compressor is the best thing for beach work. I usually start at 24psi on sand and drop down if still getting stuck.
Also things get hot on the beach, a obdii port reader and temp guage app would be a good option. Also resting the vehicle regularly is a good thing to get in the habit of particularly if you have an auto.
Courses are a very good option. I had been bought up 4wding and farming and already had a good understanding but my work sent me on the drive and recover a 4wd with get about driver training in Newcastle and paid for it. It was good, taught me a few things and was a fun day, definitely recommend it if you haven't done much or aren't from a practical work field.
|
30-10-2017
|
|
Full Flexer
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 701 What Jeep do I drive?: JK
Likes: 70
Liked 172 Times in 124 Posts
|
|
TYRES here tires there........
|
31-10-2017
|
|
AJOR Bronze
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Lake Macquarie, NSW.
Age: 55
Posts: 2,603 What Jeep do I drive?: WK2
Likes: 793
Liked 1,248 Times in 855 Posts
|
|
Crescent Head isn't that soft so your chances of bogging is fairly slim. The beauty about a 2 door is that it is pretty light and perfect for sand.
Try and stay above the high tide mark though when driving and stay away from the water. If you do get stuck then you could be in a world of hurt with the water lapping at your wheels. It looks cool driving with water splashing over the vehicle but salt water is a killer.
Above the high tide mark keep in the tracks of others as the sand is already compressed.
Remember that your engine will be working hard and will chew through fuel so it's best to have a pretty full tank before getting on the sand.
If you are going to stay in 4WD High, turn off traction control as it saps power when you need it the most if your wheels start spinning in softer sand.
The standard tyres you have a actually very good on sand so don't bother changing them if you don't have to. Just lower them to 16psi and you will be right.
Must haves:
Recovery tracks - These will get you out of 99% of situations. Even the cheap $90 ebay ones work so invest in a pair.
Shovel - They are cheap and saves a lot of back aches.
Snatch Strap and Shackles - There is nothing worse than helping to recover a bogged vehicle when they don't have any of their own gear.
A good compressor - The 4WD Super Centre Thumper does a good job for $120.
Nice to have:
Air jack - These aren't popular as they used to be but they will lift a vehicle out of the sand quicker than digging. They are a good back up if the recovery tracks don't work. Use it to lift the Jeep so you can fill in the holes and then lower it back down.
Apart from that, have fun, I run mine on the sand 90% of it's off road time and absolutely love it.
__________________
Cheers,
Jamie
MY15 WK2 GC Limited 3.0L. Ironman lift, bullbar & winch. Uneek rack & sliders
Last edited by Nanook; 31-10-2017 at 07:51 AM.
|
01-11-2017
|
I just registered
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Sydney
Posts: 9 What Jeep do I drive?: JK
Likes: 4
Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts
|
|
Thanks everyone.
I can't seem to find a clear answer about front recovery points. I've had a look through the forums and online but am still unsure what to do. Is it safe to assume the existing factory ring on the bottom right is not suitable as a recovery point?
If not, am I required to upgrade to a TJM or ARB bull bar? The ARB guys couldn't guarantee that the bar has rated recovery points. Or can I have points installed directly onto the front frame?
I have a factory installed tow bar for the back and will pick up a d-ring tow accessory, as I'm told this is suitable for the back.
Much appreciated,
Adam
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is On
|
|
|
All times are GMT +10. The time now is 07:59 AM.
|
|
|
|
Advertisements
|
|
|
AJOR does not vouch for or warrant the accuracy, completeness
or usefulness of any message, and are not responsible for the contents of any
message. The messages express the views of the author of the message, not necessarily
the views of AJOR or any entity associated with AJOR, nor should any advice
be substituted as technical advice replacing that of a mechanic. You agree,
through your use of this service, that you will not use AJOR to post any material
which is knowingly false and/or defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful,
harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's
privacy, religious, political or otherwise violative of any law. You agree not to post any copyrighted
material unless the copyright is owned by you or by AJOR. The owner, administrators
and moderators of AJOR reserve the right to delete any message or members for
any or no reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of
your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold harmless AJOR, the administrators,
moderators, and their agents with respect to any claim based upon transmission
of your message(s). The use of profile signatures to intentionally mislead or misdirect any member on this forum is not acceptable and may result in your account being suspended. Any trip that is organised through the AJOR forum is participated
at your own risk. If you or your vehicle is damaged it is your responsibility,
not that of the person that posted the thread, message or topic initiating the
trip, nor the organisers of AJOR or moderators of any specific forum. This forum
and associated website is the property of AJOR. No user data is harvested and no information supplied in your registration will be sold for profit.
|