La Jolla: 4x2 or 4x4 ? ? ? - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Zed · 08-31-2015, 05:21 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.

Ohiostreetz · 08-31-2015, 05:23 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, 05:47 PM

What Jeep?!

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

Dannowar · 08-31-2015, 06:26 PM

Got em

BigTunaL · 09-01-2015, 10:40 AM

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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GunRunner · 09-08-2015, 05:24 PM

Go with 4x4. Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.

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ful-rac · 09-08-2015, 06:51 PM

619-SWIM-DOG · 09-08-2015, 06:58 PM

I'd rather go with the 6 x 6 and have room for the kayak.

spicolly · 09-08-2015, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

How about an 8x8?

Does it float too? That'd be the last time a dog steals my fish!

ful-rac · 09-08-2015, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 619-SWIM-DOG

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!

Johnp · 09-08-2015, 08:42 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.

radastaff · 09-08-2015, 10:13 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, 05:28 PM

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

08-31-2015, 05:47 PM	#23
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	What Jeep?! All I see is clogged up rain gutters.... __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

08-31-2015, 06:26 PM	#24
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Got em __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

09-01-2015, 10:40 AM	#25
BigTunaL Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 170	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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

09-08-2015, 06:51 PM	#27
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	How about an 8x8? __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

09-08-2015, 08:42 PM	#31
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

08-31-2015, 05:23 PM	#22
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

09-08-2015, 05:24 PM	#26
GunRunner Small town Minnesota boy Join Date: May 2015 Location: California Posts: 41	Go with 4x4. Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

09-09-2015, 05:28 PM	#33
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