It happens more often than it should. Someone beach reveler will drive their car on the beach at low tide. It just seems like a fun loving, beach-party type of thing to do. Unfortunately, when Pacific tides change, cars are easily swallowed.
Well, the next time you drive your car on the sand in free spirited fit of freedom loving fun, here's how to get yourself out.
now you are not stuck, the risk is what salt water damage you could be in for,
get a good power hose and wash off the underside to remove any salt / sand deposits, especially the Chassis / frame transits and openings,
get the drive lines and all grease points well greased to dispace any water that may have got in past the boots and seals. Even to the point of changing the Differential oils. try to get some lubricant on the park brake cable. you are not going to get it all but every bit helps to keep the vehicle from rusting out too soon.
2011-09-06 12:28:24
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jillmarie222
I've seen 2 so far this year-totally helpful article.
2011-09-14 04:36:12
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hdguy
some people forget that a 4-wheel drive does have limits!
It happens more often than it should. Someone beach reveler will drive their car on the beach at low tide. It just seems like a fun loving, beach-party type of thing to do. Unfortunately, when Pacific tides change, cars are easily swallowed.
now you are not stuck, the risk is what salt water damage you could be in for,
get a good power hose and wash off the underside to remove any salt / sand deposits, especially the Chassis / frame transits and openings,
get the drive lines and all grease points well greased to dispace any water that may have got in past the boots and seals. Even to the point of changing the Differential oils. try to get some lubricant on the park brake cable. you are not going to get it all but every bit helps to keep the vehicle from rusting out too soon.