Toyota FJ Cruiser self recovery in soft sand

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Toyota FJ Cruiser self recovery in soft sand

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Күн бұрын

A self recovery in White Hills Beach using only the Toyota FJ Cruiser A-Trac system.
First, I bogged the rear tyres by driving on soft sand on 4x2, then switched to 4x4 and sank the front tyres till the car is fully bellied out. Tyre pressure was 12psi both front and rear.
I then switched to 4 low, enabled the FJ Cruiser A-trac system, accelerate at a constant slow speed while continuously turning the steering wheel both sides and the FJ Cruiser just drove out of the bog situation without any external help.
Tried the self recovery several times and noticed that it works under the following conditions:
1. When turning the steering wheel both sides
2. The correct tyre pressure - Mine works at any tyre pressure below 12 psi (Tyre pressure will depend on sand condition, tyre types etc)

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@lazy_goodwill 3 ай бұрын

Why is this truck so good? I love it so much! I can just stand and stare at my one for hours. Can get behind the wheel and drive nowhere just enjoying the process of driving it. There's no way modern cars can give you that

@Laval1 3 ай бұрын

You've nailed it! That's exactly the kind of passion FJ owners have. They're just FUN. It's that classic look, the rugged capability, and that feeling of freedom they give you. It's more than a car, it's an adventure buddy. I completely understand wanting to just cruise around and enjoy the drive - it's a feeling that's hard to match! 🙌

@liampollard2253 Жыл бұрын

The most beautiful car in the world.

@daymonpancheri8846 Жыл бұрын

There’s nothing like an FJ 😎

@Laval1 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

@danielkamwi2426 3 ай бұрын

I'm in love with the FJ

@Laval1 2 ай бұрын

Totally agree! The FJ has that undeniable charm. 😍

@Bergo101 10 ай бұрын

This is where crawl control is actually very handy. Works a treat

@Laval1 9 ай бұрын

Yes crawl control will definitely make the job a lot easier as we can maintain a constant low speed but my FJ don't have this option, so unfortunately I need to do without it..

@PeterjohnButterworth Жыл бұрын

Soft sand can be tricky! Nice recovery!

@toddeliott20 10 ай бұрын

U were never stuck bud, you drive an FJ

@SolarSteveW Жыл бұрын

This is good to see. Thanks for taking time to do the demo. My 4runner has just A-trac, and I've often wondered if it could work as a poor man's crawl control by using a light touch on the throttle. Now I know.

@Obamaisgey 2 жыл бұрын

I love my FJ!

@Obamaisgey Жыл бұрын

@Brian Lee 2010

@Obamaisgey Жыл бұрын

@Brian Leethe best, like driving a Tank.

@AbraxazEfrainSanchezLopez 11 ай бұрын

Must be hella fun just even doing that with an FJ. Ill do that do one day 😎

@Laval1 9 ай бұрын

You must, it's a lot of fun and excitement. Don't forget, correct tyre pressure, speed, turning both sides and A-Trac is important.

@liottastudiosllcFineArt 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive...!!!

@Laval1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@nakefews6823 Жыл бұрын

Driving a Toyota on the beach, will make the frame disappear.

@steveg219 Ай бұрын

Nice!

@Laval1 Ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it. 😊

@ragnariskat6214 Жыл бұрын

This only works for humid almost wet sand. In case of very dry sand like in Sahara it gets you moving closer to the center of the earth .

@Laval1 Жыл бұрын

Can't say if it will work in very dry sand in the Sahara. Generally when I drive on sand, the drier or softer it is, the lower tyre pressure I go. One time I even needed to lower the tyre pressure to 5 psi for the self recovery to work but after the recovery I aired up to 10 psi before continuing my route. Try it one day with very low tyre pressure and let us know if it works but bring someone with you to recover you in case you get stuck.

@Land_Raver Жыл бұрын

This has been my experience as well. The transmission overheats and it never pulls out before gaining traction.

@neilfrasersmith 10 ай бұрын

Umm.. Have a look at this. Perhaps he has a different type of FJ. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fNGWlqxep-C-paM.html

@Land_Raver Жыл бұрын

Its critical to have some moist sand underneath, otherwise this will never work.

@neilfrasersmith 10 ай бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fNGWlqxep-C-paM.html

@tonypedro7344 5 ай бұрын

Let air out of your tires FJ will be unstoppable expesally in warm temps I bring mine down to 10 pounds

@snowontheweb Жыл бұрын

Bad ass

@analactica 8 ай бұрын

We use crawl control here in the middle east , comes on the 2016+ i think or 15 , digs the car out from some serious stuff let me tell yeah 😂

@peternathan8204 2 жыл бұрын

Was that using crawl control? What type size and pressure? Awesome work

@Laval1 2 жыл бұрын

By using A-trac only. Tyre pressure was 12psi both front and rear when I bellied out the FJ. I then switched to 4 low, enabled the FJ Cruiser A-trac system, accelerate at a constant slow speed while continuously turning the steering wheel both sides and the FJ Cruiser just drove out of the bog situation without any external help. Be mindful that A-trac works only at a maximum speed of 6 kph, above that it will disable. Tried the self recovery several times and noticed that it works under the following conditions: 1. When turning the steering wheel both sides 2. The correct tyre pressure - Mine works at any tyre pressure below 12 psi (Tyre pressure will depend on sand condition, tyre types etc)

@michael184272 2 жыл бұрын

No crawl control in that year..