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Old 08-31-2015, 10:40 AM   #1
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La Jolla: 4x2 or 4x4 ? ? ?

I'm in the market for a pickup truck. Biggest question is 4x2 vs 4x4? Specifically at La Jolla, for those of you with trucks, I know 4x4 is ideal on the sand, but is it necessary? Do any of you take 4x2's on the beach and if so, have you ever had any issues?
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Old 08-31-2015, 10:45 AM   #2
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You can take a one wheel drive geo metro to LJ as long as you maintain your speed over the soft part of the sand around the concrete medians.
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Old 08-31-2015, 10:50 AM   #3
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I've driven my honda accord into the launch area.

I usually stop right outside of the sandy area, wait for path to clear and drive straight through.
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Old 08-31-2015, 10:58 AM   #4
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4x4 isn't necessary.
Most of the time the sand is hard packed.
When it's soft you just have to get a little speed up before hand.
When it's real soft just unload on the street.
I've never been stuck.
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Old 08-31-2015, 11:05 AM   #5
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Get a 4X4. Better to have and not need than not have and need.

Most of the time you will be ok at LJ, but when it's high tide and crowded, you'll wish you had it.

I've been stuck with 4X2, not fun.

You're better off with a FWD sedan than you are with a 4x2 truck.
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Old 08-31-2015, 11:26 AM   #6
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is there room on the street to park a truck and trailer, I carry my kayak on a trailer so I don't have to lift it to the roof.
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Old 08-31-2015, 10:55 AM   #7
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Sand is soft this time of year. Also crowded so little room to keep momentum. When the crowds are gone and the sand is damp/packed I'll drive my RWD in. Been stuck before, not fun.
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Old 08-31-2015, 01:13 PM   #8
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I agree with Bolocop
Better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it

Don't think about just launching at LJ. If you ever go down to Baja you will be thankful for the 4x4. Think about anything and everything you might want to do with your new vehicle. Not just launching in one spot.

For me I also hunt so a 4x4 is a necessity! With that being said I have only absolutely needed it twice. 2wd on my truck will get me thru all but the nastiest of deep sand or mud. But I was very greatfull that I had the 4x4 when I did need it


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Old 08-31-2015, 02:54 PM   #9
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One thing I found that my 4x4 is real good for in the sand......
Pulling out 2wd vehicles that get stuck 👍🏼


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Old 08-31-2015, 03:34 PM   #10
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La Jolla: 4x2 or 4x4 ? ? ?

Tires make a huge difference too

If you are running just straight street tires on a truck then you might have a problem every once in awhile. But if you have an All Terrain tire like a BFG AT/KO then even a 2wd truck shouldn't have much trouble in the sand


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Old 09-01-2015, 10:40 AM   #11
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Take it from someone who went sand dunning in the Qatari desert, you can get stuck in soft sand even with great 4x4 (land cruiser and Nissan patrol) those were the best performed over there. You don't need 4x4 in La Jolla. Just keep the wheels rolling until you get to compacted sand. If you get stuck don't force it, reverse few feet and try again.


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Old 09-08-2015, 05:24 PM   #12
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Go with 4x4. Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.

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Old 09-08-2015, 06:51 PM   #13
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How about an 8x8?

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Old 09-08-2015, 06:58 PM   #14
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I'd rather go with the 6 x 6 and have room for the kayak.
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Old 09-08-2015, 08:11 PM   #15
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I'd rather go with the 6 x 6 and have room for the kayak.


Rookie mistake!


It's better to have 8 wheel drive and not need it then have 6 wheel drive and get stuck!
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How about an 8x8?
Does it float too? That'd be the last time a dog steals my fish!
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