La Jolla: 4x2 or 4x4 ? ? ? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Raskal311 · 08-31-2015, 01:08 PM

mini van and honda civic can make LJ with no issues.

bolocop · 08-31-2015, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Raskal311

mini van and honda civic can make LJ with no issues.

Both are FWD and have weight over the drive wheels. 4x2 trucks spin one wheel without a locker.

Go ahead and save the $2-3K on a 4x2. You will regret it and trade it in for a 4x4. So you'll lose money on the trade and purchase of another vehicle.

I used to think I could punch it through as well, until someone walked into my path and I was stuck. Which costs more, running someone over or $2-3K more on a 4x4?

Harry Hill · 08-31-2015, 01:57 PM

my full sized Dodge 2500 2wd gets stuck just looking at sand, it's way to light in the back end, if I have to drive in sand I'll bring the Grand Cherokee or the CJ 3A. How far is from the parking lot to the launch? I can always put my yak on a cart and bring it down that way.

PescadorPete · 08-31-2015, 02:41 PM

4x4 for a multitude of reasons. In the off season, you can cruise and camp in Anza-Borrego, Ocotillo Wells, Death Valley, Saline Valley, etc...

Snow boarding on Mammoth mountain.

And you'll never get stuck in LJ.

Of course, you'll have to eat a bit on the gallon per miles.

My old Ranger was a 4x2. When I replaced it with a 4x4 Ranger, it opened up a lot of off road opportunities.

Raskal311 · 08-31-2015, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bolocop

Both are FWD and have weight over the drive wheels. 4x2 trucks spin one wheel without a locker.

Go ahead and save the $2-3K on a 4x2. You will regret it and trade it in for a 4x4. So you'll lose money on the trade and purchase of another vehicle.

I used to think I could punch it through as well, until someone walked into my path and I was stuck. Which costs more, running someone over or $2-3K more on a 4x4?

i have a 4x2 truck and have never had an issue at LJ, just learn how to drive on sand its not that hard. Stop and go is no problem just dont try to start up too fast. I do have LSD, not sure if that does much.

GregAndrew · 08-31-2015, 04:17 PM

High tides help to repack the sand twice a day. Problems occur there when the high tides for a couple of weeks are not very high. In those time periods I have seen 4x4s get stuck in the soft sand. Not usually because they slowed down, but because the ruts were so deep already they were bottoming out. Those times are the exception though, and you can always unload on the street and drag your kayak a bit further. Most of the time anything will make it. You can usually judge how soft it is that day by the depth of the ruts and make your decision then.

Ohiostreetz · 08-31-2015, 04:23 PM

You can buy my jeep it will never get stuck lol

But not kidding it's for sale lmao

ful-rac · 08-31-2015, 04:47 PM

What Jeep?!

All I see is clogged up rain gutters....

Dannowar · 08-31-2015, 05:26 PM

Got em

Johnp · 09-08-2015, 07:42 PM

One thing to consider about speed to get out of the launch is clueless people aimlessly meandering through. Lifeguard stopped me last summer and said 5 mph only, if somebody gets hit they will shut this down he said. When it is really soft and crowded wheels are a great alternate. If you get stuck, don't sit and spin your wheels. Try stopping and spreading a beach towel in front of the tires for traction, or ask for some help with a push before your dig in too deep. Also make sure your front tires are straight, so you don't plow. Somebody posted a milk crate a while back that was cut and layed out in sections to lay in front of your tires.or you could get a 4 wheel drive

On a different topic, playing loud music on shore in the wee hours does endear us to the hotel occupants. Between the shark problems and all else, it may be advantageous to stay low key on the beach.

Zed · 08-31-2015, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Raskal311

i have a 4x2 truck and have never had an issue at LJ, just learn how to drive on sand its not that hard. Stop and go is no problem just dont try to start up too fast. I do have LSD, not sure if that does much.

I dont recommend driving in La Jolla on LSD.

radastaff · 09-08-2015, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed

I dont recommend driving in La Jolla on LSD.

probably not a good idea to paddle out on that either

was fun while camping though

back in the day

Cadillyak · 09-09-2015, 04:28 PM

4x4 with big rims and big tires. I've seen trucks get stuck. Doesn't look fun...

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Johnp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 106	One thing to consider about speed to get out of the launch is clueless people aimlessly meandering through. Lifeguard stopped me last summer and said 5 mph only, if somebody gets hit they will shut this down he said. When it is really soft and crowded wheels are a great alternate. If you get stuck, don't sit and spin your wheels. Try stopping and spreading a beach towel in front of the tires for traction, or ask for some help with a push before your dig in too deep. Also make sure your front tires are straight, so you don't plow. Somebody posted a milk crate a while back that was cut and layed out in sections to lay in front of your tires.or you could get a 4 wheel drive On a different topic, playing loud music on shore in the wee hours does endear us to the hotel occupants. Between the shark problems and all else, it may be advantageous to stay low key on the beach. __________________ JohnnyTheHook

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Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	4x4 with big rims and big tires. I've seen trucks get stuck. Doesn't look fun... __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

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Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	my full sized Dodge 2500 2wd gets stuck just looking at sand, it's way to light in the back end, if I have to drive in sand I'll bring the Grand Cherokee or the CJ 3A. How far is from the parking lot to the launch? I can always put my yak on a cart and bring it down that way.

08-31-2015, 02:41 PM	#4
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	4x4 for a multitude of reasons. In the off season, you can cruise and camp in Anza-Borrego, Ocotillo Wells, Death Valley, Saline Valley, etc... Snow boarding on Mammoth mountain. And you'll never get stuck in LJ. Of course, you'll have to eat a bit on the gallon per miles. My old Ranger was a 4x2. When I replaced it with a 4x4 Ranger, it opened up a lot of off road opportunities.

08-31-2015, 04:17 PM	#6
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	High tides help to repack the sand twice a day. Problems occur there when the high tides for a couple of weeks are not very high. In those time periods I have seen 4x4s get stuck in the soft sand. Not usually because they slowed down, but because the ruts were so deep already they were bottoming out. Those times are the exception though, and you can always unload on the street and drag your kayak a bit further. Most of the time anything will make it. You can usually judge how soft it is that day by the depth of the ruts and make your decision then.

08-31-2015, 04:23 PM	#7
Ohiostreetz Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 60	You can buy my jeep it will never get stuck lol But not kidding it's for sale lmao