Help-KK Jet on the beach?

not lookin' back · **Posted:** Sun Aug 07, 2011 11:23 am

Hello everyone.
Just traded my 05 Liberty Sport in for a 2011 Liberty Jet Limited 4x4. Going to Cape Cod with my wife in a few weeks and have a question from anyone (especially) Jet owners if I can take this vehicle on the beach safely? Had my 05 Sport out there the last few years and loved it! Just not sure about the P245/50r20's. I truley appreciate anyones input.
Thanks,
Mark

At The Helm · **Posted:** Sun Aug 07, 2011 12:40 pm

Air down your tires and keep your momentum going. Don't even touch the water and wash everything when your done. I used to take my tacoma prerunner 2wd to pismo and it did fine as long as i didn't stop when facing uphill. Its all about momentum!

not lookin' back · **Posted:** Sun Aug 07, 2011 3:31 pm

Thank you so much for your input!!
Still not sold on the idea of taking it on the beach. However, best memories of having the Liberty were of watching the sunset from the back of the vehicle. May be careful and just try it, but the older I get ....... Well you know, anyway thank you again!!!!! Anyone else have some experience to share?
Thanks in advance,
Mark

jonrjen · **Joined:** Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:53 pm **Posts:** 60

I may be way off base here, and if I am lets chaulk it up to my old age and poor memory.
But, when I was looking at 2011 Libertys I believe I recall noticing that the Limited Jet Editions were missing the Trail Rated emblem on the Jeep. I assumed at that time it had to do with the low profile sidewall of the tires mounted to larger diameter wheels. Given the low height of the sidewall it wouldn't take very much for the Liberty to sink/dig into sand before the wheels themself would be trying to paddle sand for traction.
If I am incorrect on this, feel free to correct me. I won't get offended, after all I have another Birthday coming up in a week and most likely won't remember it anyway...

not lookin' back · **Posted:** Sun Aug 07, 2011 3:49 pm

Thank you much for your input!!
Yeah thought the same about the wheels, just wanted to have someone support my need to hit the beach again :banghead:

!! I hate this, but if someone doesn't say "I went on the beach and......." I'll have to be sidelined this year. Sucks much!!! Thank you again everyone, guess we"ll be walking the beaches this year,unless......???????
Thanks again,
Mark

At The Helm · **Posted:** Sun Aug 07, 2011 5:33 pm

With 4wd i think you'll be ok. I've seen subarus in the sand.

jonrjen · **Joined:** Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:53 pm **Posts:** 60

Atthehelm wrote:

With 4wd i think you'll be ok. I've seen subarus in the sand.

But are those Subarus on low profile tires?

not lookin' back · **Posted:** Sun Aug 07, 2011 8:14 pm

Tempted, yet what if keeps looming........... Arghhh does this mean new tires on top of?? Appreciate your help though, just hate having the capabilty yet the wrong shoes. So close yet so far away!!! Thank you again for your indulgence guys........... Like the advice though I've learned more with each reply! Yikes :furious:

Mark

At The Helm · **Posted:** Sun Aug 07, 2011 8:31 pm

jonrjen wrote:

Atthehelm wrote:

With 4wd i think you'll be ok. I've seen subarus in the sand.

But are those Subarus on low profile tires?

Yep.

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop_ur ... Re14&gl=US

No lookin Back: only do what you are comfortable with.

not lookin' back · **Posted:** Sun Aug 07, 2011 9:08 pm

Atthehelm-Thanks!
Love my new vehicle, but hate limitations. Appreciate your help though, sometimes it's great just to bounce things off someone else. Thank you for The help! Guese I'll just play it by gut. I'll take plenty of pictures if I do venture though and share them with you. Again, thank you,
Mark

jonrjen · **Joined:** Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:53 pm **Posts:** 60

Take out a great roadside assistance policy IE: AAA or another. Read over any limitations, take your cell phone and have some fun. Maybe carry a tow strap, some small denomination US cash money for tips, and hope someone is willing to help you out if the need arises.
Everything has limitations, but part of life is pushing the limits.

Knightrider03m · **Posted:** Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:27 pm

I've taken 2wd cars on the beach before without no harm. Our Jeeps should do it with no problem.

not lookin' back · **Posted:** Mon Aug 08, 2011 8:19 pm

Thanks again everyone!!
Love the community feel here. Have been helped by this website and its members before. Unless anyone else has input I'll just let you all know what I do/did when I get back. :roll:

Hope I can return the favor some time!
Mark

not lookin' back · **Posted:** Mon Aug 08, 2011 8:43 pm

Hey all!
My new Liberty Jet stock only has about 7.5" clearance in the front. What do the other Liberty owners have for front clearance? Just curious....
Thanks,
Mark

At The Helm · **Posted:** Tue Aug 09, 2011 1:46 am

not lookin' back wrote:

Hey all!
My new Liberty Jet stock only has about 7.5" clearance in the front. What do the other Liberty owners have for front clearance? Just curious....
Thanks,
Mark

16" in front of the tire... Air dam removed, 2.5" lift, 245/75/16 tires

SETexasLibby · **Posted:** Mon Aug 15, 2011 5:16 pm

Knightrider03m wrote:

I've taken 2wd cars on the beach before without no harm. Our Jeeps should do it with no problem.

I used to take my 2WD Chevy S-10 out about EVERY WEEKEND. You'll be fine, trust your gut and don't be stupid and floor it. :BANANA:

budriss · **Joined:** Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:43 pm **Posts:** 5

i have a liberty jet as well.

did you take it on the beach???

budriss · **Joined:** Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:43 pm **Posts:** 5

i have a liberty jet as well.

did you take it on the beach???

Mike08Liberty · **Posted:** Mon Aug 22, 2011 9:27 pm

not lookin' back wrote:

Hello everyone.
Just traded my 05 Liberty Sport in for a 2011 Liberty Jet Limited 4x4. Going to Cape Cod with my wife in a few weeks and have a question from anyone (especially) Jet owners if I can take this vehicle on the beach safely? Had my 05 Sport out there the last few years and loved it! Just not sure about the P245/50r20's. I truley appreciate anyones input.
Thanks,
Mark

You'll be fine on the beach. I've taken my Jet through some mud and didn't have any issues. I've also driving it up slick inclines without any issues. I also have 4wd which helped with the incline but the mud was in 2wd.

jonrjen wrote:

I may be way off base here, and if I am lets chaulk it up to my old age and poor memory.
But, when I was looking at 2011 Libertys I believe I recall noticing that the Limited Jet Editions were missing the Trail Rated emblem on the Jeep. I assumed at that time it had to do with the low profile sidewall of the tires mounted to larger diameter wheels. Given the low height of the sidewall it wouldn't take very much for the Liberty to sink/dig into sand before the wheels themself would be trying to paddle sand for traction.
If I am incorrect on this, feel free to correct me. I won't get offended, after all I have another Birthday coming up in a week and most likely won't remember it anyway...

The Trail Rated emblem means nothing. If you get a Limited and get the upgraded 18" Chrome Clad wheels or the Jet with the 20" you won't get the emblem even if you get yours with 4wd. I know because I've had both. If it makes you feel better you can buy the Trail Rated emblem online and slap it on.

JetRollin11 · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:29 am

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The Trail Rated emblem means nothing. If you get a Limited and get the upgraded 18" Chrome Clad wheels or the Jet with the 20" you won't get the emblem even if you get yours with 4wd. I know because I've had both. If it makes you feel better you can buy the Trail Rated emblem online and slap it on.

speaking for all us "street jeepers"...if u put a trail rated emblem on a '11 Jet... ur doin it wrong! :jester:

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