Stuck in sand

Asked by blachjr Nov 16, 2008 at 10:26 AM about the 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara RWD

Question type: General

Is there something wrong? On the slightest of dune inclines the the vehicle cannot get going,(Even backwards). I have the engine spinning at 3000rpm but after the inital inertia of trying to move I end up with no wheel spin at all, and stuck. This cannot be right  every other 4x4 out in the dunes does not get stuck so easily. I know it only makes 200 HP compared to 300 plus of other machines but it should at least spin the wheels even if it only digs in deeper. Where is all the energy going if there is no wheel spin?

1 Answer
95

Max answered 15 years ago

the 4 door wrangler is much heavier than the orginal therefore the 200 hp doesnt do as well. put it in 4 lo youll have much more torque out of you engine, and if your gonna be playin in the sand alot think about investing in some aftermarket wide tires, they work the best in sand

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Stuck in sand 1 Answer

    Is there something wrong? On the slightest of dune inclines the the vehicle cannot get going,(Even backwards). I have the engine spinning at 3000rpm but after the inital inertia of trying to move I en...

    2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara RWD

    -

    General

  • Buyback Lemon in TN, any recourse? 1 Answer

    Hello, exactly one week ago my husband bought a 2013 Jeep Rubicon for 28k in TN. Today the bank we are financing through called us and said that the title is branded as being a lemon, and it had b...

    2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4WD

    -

    General

  • how many people can ride in a jeep 5 Answers

    how many people can ride in a jeep

    1997 Jeep Wrangler SE

    -

    General

  • I am in India , how can i make a deal ? 2 Answers

    i am in India ! i am looking for a jeep ! how can i make a deal ?

    2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport

    -

    General

  • Keys locked in the vehicle. 1 Answer

    How can I unlock my 2017 Jeep Wrangler Sport hardtop, keys are locked in.

    2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4WD

    -

    General

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2008 Jeep Wrangler

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Jeep Wrangler Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Mathew Wooldridge
    Reputation
    1,490
  • #2
    djtm0500
    Reputation
    1,290
  • #3
    Nickjeep
    Reputation
    1,250
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,516 Great Deals out of 50,359 listings starting at $500
Used Ford F-150
6,002 Great Deals out of 132,206 listings starting at $1,100
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,147 Great Deals out of 18,239 listings starting at $1,550
Used Toyota Tacoma
1,917 Great Deals out of 32,451 listings starting at $2,990
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4,079 Great Deals out of 129,934 listings starting at $1,000
Used Ford Mustang
896 Great Deals out of 22,400 listings starting at $1,100
Used Dodge Charger
774 Great Deals out of 28,156 listings starting at $2,500
Used Dodge Challenger
648 Great Deals out of 21,804 listings starting at $4,800
Used GMC Sierra 1500
1,878 Great Deals out of 65,732 listings starting at $875

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Jeep Wrangler For Sale
39 Great Deals out of 23,697 listings starting at $30,995
2023 Jeep Wrangler For Sale
158 Great Deals out of 2,654 listings starting at $29,000
2022 Jeep Wrangler For Sale
212 Great Deals out of 1,825 listings starting at $24,995
2021 Jeep Wrangler For Sale
465 Great Deals out of 5,214 listings starting at $20,498
2020 Jeep Wrangler For Sale
364 Great Deals out of 4,288 listings starting at $19,495

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.