Messing around after a Pismo trip

[GotSandH3]

Anyone know of a company that might make a long travel suspension kit? You know one that gives you some flex and not just lift.

[HIHUMMER]

Anyone comment on the decal?

[HummBebe]

Originally Posted by GotSandH3

Anyone know of a company that might make a long travel suspension kit? You know one that gives you some flex and not just lift.

The only thing you can do for sure is a Straight Axle Swap. IFS doesn't have the same travel. The straight axle benefit is keeping all four tires in contact with the ground at all times, thus keeping traction at a maximum.

However, the ride sucks. IFS is much more comfy.


It's just not in the cards. Improving the lines you choose,and becoming a skilled driver is about the best you can hope for.

If you want to do the extreme stuff, get a rock buggy.

[GotSandH3]

I got a lot of smiles and people taking pictures. I was kinda upset about the performance of the H3 in the sand. My stock V6 Dakota was a lot better in it. The H3 is under powered in the sand. Almost makes me want to trade it in.

[HummBebe]

Mine was awesome at Pismo....it's the tires.

[NEOCON1]

15 psi and stay in hi lock 2nd gear ( for an auto ) you can wheel all over in the dunes a dakota is much lighter

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by HummBebe

....it's the tires.

I agree. The stock tires suck in sand.

[HummBebe]

STFU!!!!

You agreed w/me????

[Sewie]

Is it too late to edit my post?

[NEOCON1]

[GotSandH3]

I only aired down to 25psi. What tires do you recommend? On the Dakota I was using Xterrains. They seemed to kick a$$. Should I stick with them? I was in 4 Hi lock and usually shifting between 2nd and 1st.

[GregDiesel]

Originally Posted by GotSandH3

I only aired down to 25psi. What tires do you recommend? On the Dakota I was using Xterrains. They seemed to kick a$$. Should I stick with them? I was in 4 Hi lock and usually shifting between 2nd and 1st.

Probably not low enough. They say the last 5 or so psi makes a big difference. I did better on stock tires at reg psi than I did my monster 325 Terra Grapplers at reg psi. Next time I will air down for sure.

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by GotSandH3

I only aired down to 25psi. What tires do you recommend? On the Dakota I was using Xterrains. They seemed to kick a$$. Should I stick with them? I was in 4 Hi lock and usually shifting between 2nd and 1st.

Yeah, probably too high. I was down to 15 PSI and still had some trouble in a couple areas. Would just lose traction on a flat area and start digging in.

The folks with mudders seemed to fair better. Kind of a paddle effect in the soft sand. Getting a wider tire will also help.

[NEOCON1]

Originally Posted by GotSandH3

I only aired down to 25psi. What tires do you recommend? On the Dakota I was using Xterrains. They seemed to kick a$$. Should I stick with them? I was in 4 Hi lock and usually shifting between 2nd and 1st.

im runnin the toyo mud terrain in a 315 "35" inch tire and am very happy

[usetosellhummer]

it's the air

[GotSandH3]

I was thinking maybe running Bogers. Or maybe even getting a set of padle tires for the sand. Who knows..

[hmrlvr]

I had no trouble with the stock tires in Pismo after airing down but did get stuck in the sand elsewhere without airing down

[Ipedog]

Airing down is key. 25 psi is way to high. I would think that 20 would be much better in the sand.

[HummBebe]

Lower Ipe, lower.....15-12psi. That's the ticket.

[NEOCON1]

Originally Posted by HummBebe

Lower Ipe, lower.....15-12psi. That's the ticket.

i ran really hard last time out at pismo with 15 psi , no issues . i think i could go down to 10 if i had to with no problem , just have to be careful not to do any high speed turns