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Carlos · Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 11:11 am Post subject: Diesel truck on PINS

Up until now I have always been on PINS in my 2001 TJ Jeep, I was not forward momentum challenged (I don't use the s word), but since I turned piston 1 into confetti, I am now in a 96 dodge 3/4 ton 4x4 so now I have a lot of weight to deal with. Yes I know, I need to get away from the table, but that's a different story.

I could really use some heavy truck driving trips, I have been PINS deprived for about 18 months and planning a trip for early August. I don't want to get momentum challenged in "La Feia".

I have missed reading this forum, I just stop traveling to the beach and was not reading this great forum.
Thanks
Carlos

cephus · Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 8:50 pm Post subject: PINS

I have a 2000 year model F 250 4X4 diesel that has been to the PM jetties several times as well as many Captain Billy's clean up trips without any problems. The only thing I have done in very soft sand is to deflate some of the pressure on the tires.
PS I do carry a shovel, a bucket and a tow rope with me just in case.
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CaptPatrick · Pony Mullet Joined: 13 Oct 2010 Posts: 71

Yep, it's the super inflated E load rated tires that bog them down.
Add a quality high volume air pump to the list for you to use while the family is in the A/C at the visitor center. But the best part will be
how much more stuff you will be able to take with you that a jeep can't.
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CaptPatrick · Pony Mullet Joined: 13 Oct 2010 Posts: 71

Yep, it's the super inflated E load rated tires that bog them down.
Add a quality high volume air pump to the list for you to use while the family is in the A/C at the visitor center. But the best part will be
how much more stuff you will be able to take with you that a jeep can't.
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Carlos · Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2016 9:42 am Post subject: Thanks

I need to check the air pump I have in my Jeep and see how fast it airs up the truck tires. One nice things is that "La Feia" has wider tires on it. Yeah I get to carry a lot more stuff than in my Jeep but I have normally been a minimalist, heck half the Jeep would be loaded with Ham radio gear. Yeah I would be that strange guy that would put up a 20ft antenna.

Thanks
Carlos

rms2005 · Finger Mullet Joined: 09 Sep 2014 Posts: 29

yes! I have taken mine down regularly for the past 4 years and its a dodge dually. The thing is horrible in the mud but actually does pretty good in the sand. decent tires and don't stop, obviously keep the essentials for digging or pulling it out just in case. I sure is less than ideal but don't let it stop you from a good time.

deputydawg · Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2016 8:47 pm Post subject:

Drove my f250 all the way to the jetties last weekend. Just go on a low tide and be careful. Bring a shovel and stuff just in case. Have fun!

critter getter · Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2016 9:44 pm Post subject:

Ive drove all over the beach n both the king n kenedy ranches in the sand n never hand any trouble Ive had more trouble in gas trucks than diesel. But i never ran narrow tires but that would be a problem in both.

Anthoknee · Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 10:45 am Post subject:

I have a F250 diesel. Biggest advantage is wide tires that are run at a low psi. if you have true beadlock rims, you can run 15-20psi and 13.5" wide tire will run more like a 15"-16" wides. Great for sand.

I can't do this due to not having an onboard compressor, but if you do, then you should be floating over soft sand.

As always though, bring a shovel!!! Mr. Green

riofrio · Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 11:19 am Post subject:

Don't make any sharp turns in the soft stuff and you should be fine. A sharp turn will sink you like a rock. I took my F250 diesel down there for years. Deflating the tires helps as well. Don't forget a good air pump and a plugging kit.

Lat22 · Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 9:54 am Post subject:

I used to take my F250 all up and down PINS. About 10-12 years ago, I got stuck BAD (some people on this board saw my handiwork) and it took two tow trucks to pull me out. They got me out right before the tide swallowed me up.

I made the mistake of stopping on the flat, wet sand close to the water to change clothes. By the time I was ready to go, she had already started to sink. If you can see water in the tracks behind you, don't stop.

Carlos · Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 11:59 am Post subject:

Good info from all, no bead locks, I think the tires are 12 wide or so Nitto tires. Tow strap, shovel and such I need to add. Well tow strap is in the Jeep. I do know that if I see water in my tracks start easing west onto dry sand. I really need a good lesson on fishing the surf, I may reach out and ask for help at that time. I'll provide the beer of your choice and some eatable stuff and you help with the learning curve.
Thanks
Carlos
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Predapex · Horse Mullet Joined: 06 Sep 2013 Posts: 181

Don't drive in the water period. Unless its got you pushed up against the dunes. Its easy to jack truck up (get a hijack) and fill in the sand, let truck down. repeat other wheels if needed. If you're down in the soup..like the previous post

landlocked beachbum · Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2016 6:02 am Post subject:

HungerBuster · Flour Bluffian in training Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 371

I've been bringing my F250 down there for 16 years. Run it on a 4" lift with BFG AT 315's. In tens of thousands of 4x4 miles down PINS, only ever been stuck on the beach once. Tried to cut across the shell bank in Big Shell. Buried to the freakin doors. If you keep alert, it's not the sand you need to worry about so much-- you get in that crushed shell and it's just about all over but the crying, especially with the weight of a diesel. But for a high-lift jack and about two hours of digging, my truck might still be down there.

Now, the Yarborough road and the channel roads, been stuck in there more times than I'd like to admit. But in those circumstances, the high lift jack was all I needed, for the most part. Very Happy

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