The Vapid Sandking SWB is a two-door off-road pickup featured in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online. It is the successor of the 3D Universe Sandking.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The design of the Sandking SWB, overall, is strongly related to that of a third-generation Ford Super Duty, with some design cues from the first and second generations, such as the tail lights. The split headlights take cues from numerous generations of Chevrolet Silverado pickups.
As the name suggests, the Sandking SWB is a variant of the Sandking XL with a shorter wheelbase, featuring an extended cab instead of a crew cab. The truck features an aftermarket lift kit and comes with extremely knobby tire treads and impact struts, which begin suspended at the center of the truck and continues down to the wheels, with the suspension blue shock absorbers and its corresponding springs exposed.
Current Design Gallery[]
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Sandking SWB has a high amount of ground clearance. The modeled single cam V8 provides it with good power and torque, allowing it to get over obstacles easily, as well as most low-profile cars. While similar to its large brother, the Sandking XL, its turning radius is more effective due to its shorter wheelbase. Acceleration and gear-shift rate also seems to be an improvement.
The truck, however, has poor handling on the roads, offering fairly low levels of grip, due to the truck's heavy body. Off-road, the truck handles better, but the heavy weight of the truck and its long wheelbase contribute to its handling not being the best of the off-roaders, although suspension upgrades can make a noticeable difference. Like the Rebel and other off-road vehicles, however, its exposed tires make an easy target to be shot, unless it is fitted with bulletproof tires. A known glitch or design flaw in the game was that the truck did not feature full 4WD, so off-road traction on steep hills was limited. However, as of update 1.08, the truck now features fully functional 4WD, so it is now an extremely capable off-roader.
The engine sound is similar to the Landstalker's engine sound; however, it is of higher revs, and therefore sounds like a high-revving diesel engine.
GTA V and Online Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 81 / 130 | 6 | N/A | AWD (35% FWD 65% RWD) |
2400 / 5291 | 80 |
| N/A | N/A | 6 | 4500cc (4.5L) Turbo Diesel (Badging) | RWD | 2400 / 5291 | N/A |
| 8.8 Seconds | 85 / 137 | 6 | F4 SOHC V8 (In-game model) | AWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
| Category | Modification | Cost (GTA V) | Cost (GTA Online) | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | No Armor | $250 | $500 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 20% | $1,250 | $5,250 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $3,125 | $8,750 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $5,000 | $14,000 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $8,750 | $24,500 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $12,500 | $35,000 | |||
| Brakes | Stock Brakes | $250 | $500 | ||
| Street Brakes | $5,000 | $10,000 | |||
| Sport Brakes | $6,750 | $13,500 | |||
| Race Brakes | $8,750 | $17,500 | |||
| Bumpers | Stock Front Bumper | $750 | $1,500 |   | |
| Chrome Tow Hooks | $1,250 | $2,500 |   | ||
| Chrome Skidplate & Bullbars | $1,650 | $3,300 |   | ||
| Painted Skidplate | $1,950 | $3,900 |   | ||
| Painted Skidplate & Bullbars | $2,350 | $4,700 |   | ||
| Chassis | Stock Chassis | $350 | $700 |   | |
| Chrome Roll Bar | $550 | $1,100 |   | ||
| Painted Roll Bar | $675 | $1,350 |   | ||
| Painted Double Roll Bar | $750 | $1,500 |   | ||
| Bed Cap | $1,375 | $2,750 |   | ||
| Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $2,250 | $4,500 | ||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $3,125 | $6,250 | |||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $4,500 | $9,000 | |||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $8,375 | $16,750 | |||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | N/A | $5,000 | ||
| Remote Bomb | N/A | $7,500 | |||
| Fuel Tanks | Stock Fuel Tank | $1,250 | $2,500 |   | |
| Chrome Extended Fuel Tanks | $1,500 | $3,000 |   | ||
| Black Extended Fuel Tanks | $2,000 | $4,000 |   | ||
| Grilles | Stock Grille | $100 | $200 |   | |
| Chrome Grille | $375 | $750 |   | ||
| Black Grille | $670 | $1,340 |   | ||
| Horns | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Horns | - | - | ||
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $200 | $400 | |
| Xenon Lights | $1,000 | $5,000 | |||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Lights | - | - | ||
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 | ||
| Full Coverage | N/A | $4,750 | |||
| Plates | Blue on White 1 | $50 | $200 | ||
| Blue on White 2 | $50 | $200 | |||
| Blue on White 3 | $50 | $200 | |||
| Yellow on Blue | $75 | $300 | |||
| Yellow on Black | $150 | $600 | |||
| Respray | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Respray Colors | - | - | ||
| Roofs | Stock Roof | $100 | $200 |   | |
| Sunshade | $350 | $700 |   | ||
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $3,800 | ||
| Suspension | Stock Suspension | $100 | $200 | ||
| Lowered Suspension | $500 | $1,000 | |||
| Street Suspension | $1,000 | $2,000 | |||
| Sport Suspension | $1,700 | $3,400 | |||
| Competition Suspension | $2,200 | $4,400 | |||
| Race Suspension | $2,300 | $4,600 | |||
| Transmission | Stock Transmission | $250 | $500 | ||
| Street Transmission | $7,375 | $14,750 | |||
| Sports Transmission | $8,125 | $16,250 | |||
| Race Transmission | $10,000 | $20,000 | |||
| Turbo | None | $1,250 | $2,500 | ||
| Turbo Tuning | $6,250 | $35,000 | |||
| Wheels | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Wheels | - | - | ||
| Windows | None | $100 | $500 | ||
| Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 | |||
| Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 | |||
| Limo | $700 | $5,000 | |||
Gallery[]
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Seen driving on the trails in and around Blaine County.
- Parked near the Del Perro Beach boardwalk on the beach where the triathlon starts.
- Sometimes spawns next to a house just off on Joshua Road, on the far west end of the Grand Senora Desert.
- At the end of a dirt road near the Pacific Ocean in Palomino Highlands.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Commonly seen on Senora Way in north Los Santos County.
- Seen rarely driving around Sandy Shores.
- Very common in Lago Zancudo if driving the Guardian.
- Available for purchase from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $38,000.
- No longer available in the enhanced versions of the game; removed from the website as part of the San Andreas Mercenaries update.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto V, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Sandking SWB uses the "Pop" group which plays Non-Stop-Pop FM.
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Sandking SWB uses the "Pop" group which can play:
Trivia[]
- After Patch 1.13, the Sandking SWB and Sandking XL were accidentally changed from AWD to RWD.
- Patch 1.14 reverted this unintentional change on both the Sandking SWB, the XL and other AWD vehicles.
- In GTA V, the cab lights will not work on the variant where these are present. The same error is seen on similar trucks like the Sadler and the Utility Truck.
See Also[]
- Sandking XL - Four-door, longer wheelbase variant.
- Sandking - 3D Universe iteration of the Sandking SWB and Sandking XL.
- Sadler - Another pick-up with similar design cues to the Sandking XL and SWB.
- The Liberator - Off-road monster truck also sharing design cues with the Sandking XL and SWB.