I got a 4x4 chevy s-10 this past fall. I was wondering if it could make it on the sand or is it too small?
Thanks

I dont see why not.. we have brought my friends 4x4 s-10 on the beach and it went just fine.


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Sweet , what do the crmc permits cost $60? Any advice on driving on sand, as i never have?

Originally posted by cheferson
Sweet , what do the crmc permits cost $60? Any advice on driving on sand, as i never have?

cant help you on that one.. not a beach guy :smash:

Originally posted by cheferson
Any advice on driving on sand, as i never have?

go slow.. let some air out of your tires... dont no how much but i no that you have to take some air out for you have more of the tire hitting the ground

well now, don't know about crmc? that Rhody?

But, s-10 on beach will work fine, just ask Flaptail!

Tips for beach driving, low tire pressure, 10-12 pounds for that buggy, make sure 4X4 is in good working order, and easy on the gas pedal, don't dig them tires in with too much foot!
Read and follow the rules and regs for wherever you go!

I use to have 2 different S10 a 1986 and a 1994 and they both drove the beach like a dream!!
Listen to KarlF as these tips are a must!! And you will be just fine.

My 4x4 is bnroke now though, think the axle. When i put the 4x4 on it works going straight, but when i turn it makes this nasty clanking noise till i stop turning? Any thoughts on this, and to what it might cost?

I you are on pavement or hard surface while in four wheel drive when turning that is what happens and is a no no..If you are in sand when it happens you might have a problem..

It sounds like the CV joints are toast. You can either re-build them or buy a complete rebuilt axle assembly (what I'd do). You have two half-shafts - left and right. Each one has 2 CV joints - outer and inner. Its most likely the outer CV joint. They take the most amout of abuse.

CV Joints for sure!! I had to replace mine and the same thing!! Go to your nearest Midias or Minakie I think they are about $175 to $200 for replacement.

NJTackle... a "stroker" motor might cause the abuse your experiencing ;)

That hot rod of yours must just leap straight up in the air, when you put the hammer down!

But, I digress, and that is a no-no-------->now....

cheferson... make sure it's fixed before you hit the sand!

$175-200 with labor?

Yes with labore. But that was about 3 years ago? Call them they will give you estimate over the phone.

I might try 16 pounds of air.

A Chef... the lighter the truck the better because you dont sink into the sand.
so you got a perfect rig....

I never had to put them tires of mine under 15# But on my Full size blazer I have had to go as low 12# when I got into some sugar out there

Originally posted by Saltheart
I might try 16 pounds of air.

Any particular reason why, Saltheart?

I know from experience with these size vehicles, on the cape beaches, that 10-12 pounds is the preferred tire pressure. 16 pounds in the sugar sand... yes it will go, but with more strain and wear and tear on the transmission, and engine.

I know that crmc was the area mentioned, maybe you know it? And maybe that is why you said 16 pound? Harder surface than the sugar out here?

A good rule of thumb... you should be able to coast to a gradual stop when you lift off the gas on a level surface of the beach, if the vehicle stops short when you lift your foot off the gas, your tires are too hard.

I know a guy who knows better, but was lazy about airing down & airing up, ran 18-20 pounds all the time, in season, on a simialar sized buggy, ate up his tires and transmission in 2 years!

Sweet, i thought my truck was too small. I got it for the 4x4 to do north to go snowboarding, but because of the moveing out of my ex-gf's house and bambi on steroids bashing into my truck 3 days after i got it , ive been beroke! Im gonna put this biatch on the sand!

for RI, you really do not need to go less than 20#'s of air. i have run many different vehicles, and this seems to be a good pressure. at times, you may need to drop down to get by the corner at east beach, but why risk that spot when you can take the trail past it. the CRMC pass is now $100 for out of staters, i think $60 for RI residents. it is good from July 1 to July 1, no matter when you buy it. CRMC homepage (http://www.crmc.ri.gov/index.html)

I agree with Karl and Saltheart. 10-12 lbs unless it is automatic then you may get away with 14-16 lbs.

i hope it isn't stick. you fry clutches and run the thing hot. particularly if you don't air down enough.

be careful though. 10 lbs is right on the edge of being to much.

good luck and enjoy the freedom :)

It is stick, so i want lower pressure when its not automatic?

I had both and I ran about the same!

Sell the s-10 and get a real vehical, but if you do take it on the sand you wont need to air down to 10 or 12 psi its a pretty light weight truck id say 14 to 16 psi. my tip to you is stay out of the way of my blue mule.

Well as far as the race goes and that area, I have now got a full size Blazer with 33" tires and I would much rather drive my S10's out there!!
I had a 86 standard and a 94 auto and they were a dream out there!! They lack only in storge space. Bigger is not always better! But I needed a biger truck to tow camper and boat.

16 lbs has worked for me over the years in Charletown/westerly. I also like to leave enough so i can drive on the roads to get to different beaches and maybe the tackle shop etc. I like to airdown and stay down until the weeknd or day is over.