South Florida Dysfunctional 4x4's
08-24-2014, 05:04 PM
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Yeah so fwc don't mess with them....
Truly a stated fact especially there....
I know that 45 degree angle that always scares me doing that ledge...
But that water puddle is not deep at all...
I'm actually about 20mins away from there so if you were stuck I would've came to the rescue if I'm in the right vehicle...workhouse(cherokee) just seized calipers doing 65 mph on the highway today and the comanche is pretty much ready...winch and tow straps....just at times underpowered when 3 wheel driving lol
Thats what happened to me in the damn parking lot! I was driving parralel to the 137 south bound and there was a huge pool of water. I thought it would be smart to hug the dirt ledge that was at a 45 degree angle. I was afraid of getting stuck and nearly tipped over! I went in smooth and slow, inch by inch things were fine and then BOOM a huge 2 foot drop.
On my way back I didn't dare try that again and tried to go slowly through the center and that was deep enough for it to reach the bottom of my doors.
I think what scared me the most is that i don't know what I'm doing and would really rather follow other guys to learn how to overcome obstacles safely.
Yeah after what happened above ^ I didn't want to risk getting myself into trouble out there alone. I realized I'm a complete noob when it comes to this stuff so I figured the smart thing to do would be to turn back and leave after I went part way down a trail.
I'm anxious to get out there and ride with the group!
On my way back I didn't dare try that again and tried to go slowly through the center and that was deep enough for it to reach the bottom of my doors.
I think what scared me the most is that i don't know what I'm doing and would really rather follow other guys to learn how to overcome obstacles safely.
Yeah after what happened above ^ I didn't want to risk getting myself into trouble out there alone. I realized I'm a complete noob when it comes to this stuff so I figured the smart thing to do would be to turn back and leave after I went part way down a trail.
I'm anxious to get out there and ride with the group!
But that water puddle is not deep at all...
I'm actually about 20mins away from there so if you were stuck I would've came to the rescue if I'm in the right vehicle...workhouse(cherokee) just seized calipers doing 65 mph on the highway today and the comanche is pretty much ready...winch and tow straps....just at times underpowered when 3 wheel driving lol
08-24-2014, 06:11 PM
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Yeah I saw some kids on quads too. Do you guys ever encounter them on the trail? Seems dangerous mixing quads and trucks. I'm sure most people drive/ride carefully but the few that don't could really get hurt.
08-24-2014, 06:29 PM
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Yeah I saw some kids on quads too. Do you guys ever encounter them on the trail? Seems dangerous mixing quads and trucks. I'm sure most people drive/ride carefully but the few that don't could really get hurt.
Guy Gets Hit By Sandrail On A Quad & Helmet Comes Off During The Crash In Glamis!! Iphone 4 - YouTube
Guy Gets Hit By Sandrail On A Quad & Helmet Comes Off During The Crash In Glamis!! Iphone 4 - YouTube
But trucks often go slow compared to the atvs...but usually they'll be avoiding you or go the other direction on the more tighter trails
08-24-2014, 07:26 PM
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When I lived in CT and rode a dirt bike, we had a few of the best places (illegal) to ride until a couple kids hurt themselves doing wheelies in the parking lot. Shut the whole thing down for everybody because they filed a lawsuit with the landowner.
Never followed up on it to find out if they even won, but I'm sure even if it was thrown out that was enough to ruin everyone's fun.
08-25-2014, 07:32 AM
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I hadn't ever been back on the trails before, so I didn't want to risk getting stuck on my way back there.
Plus I had a few guns and a crap-ton of ammo, and the last thing I would've wanted, was to have to walk away from it to look for help if I did get stuck.
Plus I had a few guns and a crap-ton of ammo, and the last thing I would've wanted, was to have to walk away from it to look for help if I did get stuck.
08-25-2014, 08:18 AM
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So what's the best way I can get front recover points on the cheap for my ZJ?
I prefer strength and quality over affordability but would like to keep it reasonable.
I prefer strength and quality over affordability but would like to keep it reasonable.
08-25-2014, 08:35 AM
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You can easily find a set off of one at the jy....
08-25-2014, 12:21 PM
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08-25-2014, 12:26 PM
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08-25-2014, 03:38 PM
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Dan wants to know if you can help him drop the case this saturday . That way I can rebuild it on sunday ?
08-25-2014, 04:20 PM
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