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01-10-2007, 08:19 AM
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Don't know if you do or not (legally), but honestly, I wouldn't think about venturing onto the sand without it. I've seen too many 4x4's get stuck. When out in my dad's truck and leaving the ruts to get to a fishing hole. I know there is no what I'd ever get that truck out if the front wheels weren't grabbing and pulling me out of the rut....
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01-10-2007, 08:32 AM
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from http://www.nps.gov/asis/planyourvisit/upload/OSV.pdf
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS: To obtain an OSV permit, vehicles must meet the following specifications: Maximum number of wheels per axle 2 Maximum number of axles 2 Maximum vehicle length 26 feet Maximum vehicle width 8 feet Minimum vehicle ground clearance 7 inches Gross vehicle weight rating may not exceed 10,000 pounds All two-wheel-drive vehicles must have a minimum of 8” width of tire tread in contact with the ground. so legally no, but do you really wanna pay a tow bill?
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01-10-2007, 08:34 AM
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I'll tell you...if one of you guys are hard core enough to drive down the beach to get to a fishin spot, then I'd pull you out....some yahoo tourist who tries it...well I think I'll just drop the tailgate of the truck, fish somewhere close and watch the fun. I will help a 4x4 out, but man, if you're insane enough to drive 4x2 out there, then you deserve to get stuck....But like I said, any of you guys I'd be the first to help out, tow you back to the parking lot, throw you in the back of the truck and take you back out fishing :angel4:
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01-10-2007, 08:55 AM
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Thanks guys I was just wondering I saw a picture of a 2 wheel drive van on the sand somewhere on the web yesterday Thought it was Assateague
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01-10-2007, 11:33 AM
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The only 2 wheel drive models I would take out on the beach are made by Nike,New Balance, Reebok or Converse. Maybe if I was feeling the need for adventure I would try out the K-Mart Kickers!
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01-10-2007, 11:56 AM
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01-10-2007, 04:17 PM
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I have heard of people running 2wd on the beach. I'd bet my ranger would run on the beach, it's light as a feather....but I doubt I could get past the entrance/exit. Lots of soft sand there and a slight incline.
I AM stupid enough to try it.....only if I knew for sure that a picture of me trying to dig it out wouldn't appear on the internet!  The rangers tell me they have heard of people on the beach with 2wd.
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01-10-2007, 05:18 PM
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01-10-2007, 06:14 PM
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We wouldn't do that to you, would we????? <snicker> 
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Ben,
That thought has crossed my mind. Winter would be a good time to have at it, less traffic. The only reason I am getting a different vehicle is to drive the beach. I could buy the orv pass and everything else I need and see what happens. If it doesn't work I haven't really lost anything, just take the sticker and put it on my new wheels. Steve can be there with his camera...... 
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