Difficulty in the sand, what's the problem?

[erpcayne7]

I have an 06 T4R Limited V6, and sometimes when I go mess around in the sand dunes here in Texas, I feel like my 4Runner is a little lacking when it comes to power. I would guess that it's mostly attributed to the way the T4R compensates for a lack of a rear diff by using breaks and power management to control traction and slippage, but does anyone else ever feel like they have a lack of power. I just got some new Rocky Mountain ATSs and I feel like I should be doing much better in the sand, but instead I feel like I just dig myself in. What are my options here, and why aren't I doing as well as I used to? Is it just because I'm not airing down like I should (I was running at normal pressure) and this is all being compared with my experiences with my stock tires, the BFG Highway Terrains that were thrown on before.

 

[MikeInNH]

Usually when you ride in sand you want to drop about 5-10 psi from the tires. You want to float on sand...dig into snow.

As for power of the V6...It has more then enough power for me.

 

[S p a r k y]

Your tires are digging in the sand more, due to more aggressive grip, your old tires just sat on top and didn't dig.

As far as power look up how to bypass your atrac/trac etc

 

[cabowally]

Usually when you ride in sand you want to drop about 5-10 psi from the tires. You want to float on sand...dig into snow.

As for power of the V6...It has more then enough power for me.

Or more. Depending on the load weight I run at 12 - 20 psi.








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[JB.]

• As mentioned, deeper tread, more void equals less float.
• Tire pressure is a huge. If your comparisons aren't accounting for tire type and especially tire pressure, it's apples to oranges.
• You're locking the center diff to prevent throttle back, right?
• If, after locking the center diff you still feel the brake traction control is in the way, you can pull the grey plug on the front of the brake reservoir to compare performance.
• If you're doing long, hard pulls, it's advisable to go to low range so the truck can cruise in 4th gear where the torque converter can lock.

 

[KidVermicious]

a lack of a rear diff

I found your problem.

 

[Synister]

If you just flip the selector switch to 4wd and don't lock the center diff, traction control will cut engine power when it detects wheel slip. Lock the center diff or do the grey wire mod.