Beach driving in a Rav4 Two rocks WA

[Honey_Badger]

Hey all,

I just wanted to post a quick note about my recent trip to Two Rocks WA, which is one hour north of Perth.

It was an offroad weekender that involved steep dunes, tight inclines and beach driving.

I am happily posting two thumbs up for the performance of my 2005 Rav4 Cruiser on this trip. The car had both rear seats removed and

tires deflated to 19 PSI to make it a lightweight glider over any sand it encountered.

The car managed to easily keep up with an 80 series Landcruiser and a jacked up Nissan Patrol ute to either lead the pack or closely follow.

I will also upload some photos to show you what I mean. Anyway, I will post finer details about the tracks / performance of the car if anybody is

interested.

Anyway, Ill catch you guys later.

Honey Badger

Edited May 24, 2012 by Honey_Badger

[rain_man]

Thanks for the info.

I just received delivery of my Rav4 and I look forward on driving and camping on the beach with it.

cheers.

[JohnnyKun]

Did you have any modifications or all stock? Would love to take my 2005 Sports on the beach, I've only taken it on rough dirt roads.

[Buff Hamster]

You shouldn't have to modify a Rav4 if you are going on dirt/gravel/sand.

At most you all you need to change are the tyres to A/T if you want that extra grip on those surfaces.

[Honey_Badger]

To: JohnnyKun

In response to your question my Rav4 has a small number of modifications but nothing overly extreme.

Exterior Mods:

- A 40mm suspension lift from using MONROE shocks and springs

- A/T Bridgestone Dueler tyres

- Front nudge bar with Narva spotlights and CB radio aerial

- Rear bar with a tow hook for getting snatched out (have not used it yet luckily)

- Roofracks

To be honest and as 'buff hamster' said, A good set of tyres is the best purchase you can make as the factory tyres are fairly micky-mouse.

Note* Also keeping your car as lightweight as possible will help alot! A lightweight Rav4 with deflated tyres is a speed machine on sand and dirt.

Hope some of that information helps. Hit me up if you need more info.

Cheers, Honey Badger

[Turtle le]

To: JohnnyKun

In response to your question my Rav4 has a small number of modifications but nothing overly extreme.

Exterior Mods:

- A 40mm suspension lift from using MONROE shocks and springs

- A/T Bridgestone Dueler tyres

- Front nudge bar with Narva spotlights and CB radio aerial

- Rear bar with a tow hook for getting snatched out (have not used it yet luckily)

- Roofracks

To be honest and as 'buff hamster' said, A good set of tyres is the best purchase you can make as the factory tyres are fairly micky-mouse.

Note* Also keeping your car as lightweight as possible will help alot! A lightweight Rav4 with deflated tyres is a speed machine on sand and dirt.

Hope some of that information helps. Hit me up if you need more info.

Cheers, Honey Badger

Hi, I was wondering where did you buy the 40mm lift from in wa ? And how much did it cost , I was thinking of lifting my rav4 aswel

[Nifty57]

Honey Badger im driving up to Coral bay in my SX6 rav and looking for a bullbar (any ideas where to get them other than a toyota over inflated dealer) and or do you think a nudge bar would suffice ?