[GreenTaco]

I have a v6 TRD Prerunner and I have a few questions about Pismo. This summer a group of friends and I are taking a trip to Pismo and I want to know how will a stock prerunner fair in the dunes. I've been to Glamis and didn't have any problems when I aired down, is pismo sand the same or similar. Any help welcome


Brian

 

[DesertTRD]

I have a v6 TRD Prerunner and I have a few questions about Pismo. This summer a group of friends and I are taking a trip to Pismo and I want to know how will a stock prerunner fair in the dunes. I've been to Glamis and didn't have any problems when I aired down, is pismo sand the same or similar. Any help welcome


Brian

If you have been to glamis then pismo will be cake walk.. Glamis is alot softer sand due to lack of the ocean... pismo sand is actually alot easier to drive in, just make sure you dont drive over teh end of any bowls or witcheyes.. Travel with another truck (preferable 4wd) and have fun.. When are you planning on going, we normally hold runs that way every so often with a pretty large group, its alot of fun.

 

[GreenTaco]

We will be going tword the end of june, between the 20 and 28 not sure exaxctly. we will be going with several 4wd trucks (3 explorers and a toyota pickup) we will also have a 2wd ranger and 2 2wd explorers with alot of work done to them. This will be my first time to Pismo so I really excited.

 

[TRD SyRuP]

lock your rear..and youllbe fine..

im gonna do pismo this summer with open diffs and MTRs..so we'll see how i do

 

[BLOWNYOTA]

I know tons of guys here that are 2wd, and have no problem as long as they air down. enjoy your trip here its pretty cool.

 

[DesertTRD]

lock your rear..and youllbe fine..

im gonna do pismo this summer with open diffs and MTRs..so we'll see how i do

i have actually found the locker to be of no use in the sand...

 

[Oppositeboy]

When you are burried, it will help occasionally. If you are already on top and moving, it makes donuts more fun.

 

[Rocky]

Where is pismo at? I was thinking about heading out to play in the sand last week, but I didn't know where to do except Glamis. what PSI are you guys running. Also just so nobody gets mad, I did do a search for pismo before I posted this, this seems to be a touchey subject on this forum.

 

[NorCal4life21]

i saw go for it! dont let having only 2wd scare ya!

 

[dcpunk123]

Where is pismo at? I was thinking about heading out to play in the sand last week, but I didn't know where to do except Glamis. what PSI are you guys running. Also just so nobody gets mad, I did do a search for pismo before I posted this, this seems to be a touchey subject on this forum.

http://www.oceanodunes.org/

 

[DesertTRD]

Ohh yea and a forwarning!!


Dont drive into the ocean LOL... common sence should tell you this but i still see people do it all the time... thats a surefire way to make the life of your vehicle alot less real quick.

 

[TMS2U]

Its packed that time of year- be sure you get reservations in early

 

[surfpunk]

2wd is fine. i have a 2.7 liter with 4.88s and have absolutely no problem in the dunes. just air down to about 10psi, and if you need to you can go as low as 4-6psi (just dont turn too sharp)... also, unless you have a couple 4wd trucks with you, i wouldnt go too far into the outback, especially since youre not too familiar with pismo. i say a couple 4wd trucks cuz, if you only go with 1 4wd and it gets stuck youre screwed lol...

 

[Mateo]

Hey guys...i had a similar question to this thread. Im heading out to pismo mid june with my 01 prerunner 3.4L V6 without TRD or the e-lock and i was wondering how well i could be able to run out there with my stock gears? I also have only stock radials: 265/70R16 and hoping to get 285/75R16 BFG A/T soon...so will that make a big difference also? thanks for any help.

 

[ShowStop]

Hey guys...i had a similar question to this thread. Im heading out to pismo mid june with my 01 prerunner 3.4L V6 without TRD or the e-lock and i was wondering how well i could be able to run out there with my stock gears? I also have only stock radials: 265/70R16 and hoping to get 285/75R16 BFG A/T soon...so will that make a big difference also? thanks for any help.

You will probably get better float with those stockers then the BFGs. Just air way down (10psi or maybe less) and keep up your momentum. Just remember no sharp turns at that low air pressure.

 

[Vince]

Pismo

Hey guys...i had a similar question to this thread. Im heading out to pismo mid june with my 01 prerunner 3.4L V6 without TRD or the e-lock and i was wondering how well i could be able to run out there with my stock gears? I also have only stock radials: 265/70R16 and hoping to get 285/75R16 BFG A/T soon...so will that make a big difference also? thanks for any help.

And post on the board when you're going up. There's a few of us in Ventura County maybe we could caravan up.

 

[BLOWNYOTA]

definetly post in the events section, there are alot of locals here (SLO county) who would like to join up as well.

 

[Mateo]

hey thanks guys...ya the dates would be June 18-21. So far it looks like its for sure...but that could possibly change if something comes up . I will post a definite anwser as soon as we know for sure.

 

[rokl33t]

fellow californians nice! well with my boys and i just getting into the off-roading crap central cali doesn't have too much, and when i mean central i mean in the bay area...so we go to this plus called summit Rd. its just dirt trails, nothing hardcore, but i did get stuck on a hill that was a trail for about 20 feet then ended...i was also riding on stock tires, no grip, and plus not having rear locks, it didn't make it any easier

but sisn't pismo pretty strict? i heard the rangers or watever get pretty anal down there

oh and Mateo could u add 285's on stock lift?

 

[YoTRacer158]

they're only strict if youre being dumb, follow the rules and youre golden...and no 285's wont fit stock