Off roading tips/ observations?
06-28-2018, 03:25 PM
#16
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06-28-2018, 04:00 PM
#17
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If you are new to off roadin, do not go on difficult trails or try rock crawling. Go on some easy trails and get the feel of being off of pavement and your set up / rig. Try to go with someone experienced and be open to suggestions and pointers.
06-28-2018, 04:23 PM
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Absolutely, especially when your new to an area and haven't ever been there
06-28-2018, 04:31 PM
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Tip #2. Everybody says pick your line, but don't tell you how to do it. There are two things involved unless you have lockers. First is avoid hitting things like your differential, any oil pans and gas tank on stuff. Second is to keep the same amount of pressure between the tires and ground as possible. So in other words, don't try to flex your suspension out. As soon as the pressure gets unequal enough, your tires will spin and you will be in two wheel drive, one on each corner
06-28-2018, 04:41 PM
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Tip #2. Everybody says pick your line, but don't tell you how to do it. There are two things involved unless you have lockers. First is avoid hitting things like your differential, any oil pans and gas tank on stuff. Second is to keep the same amount of pressure between the tires and ground as possible. So in other words, don't try to flex your suspension out. As soon as the pressure gets unequal enough, your tires will spin and you will be in two wheel drive, one on each corner
06-28-2018, 04:50 PM
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Yes, try to keep the suspension as close as possible to what it would be on the street
06-28-2018, 04:51 PM
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Tip #2. Everybody says pick your line, but don't tell you how to do it. There are two things involved unless you have lockers. First is avoid hitting things like your differential, any oil pans and gas tank on stuff. Second is to keep the same amount of pressure between the tires and ground as possible. So in other words, don't try to flex your suspension out. As soon as the pressure gets unequal enough, your tires will spin and you will be in two wheel drive, one on each corner
06-28-2018, 06:51 PM
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Air down. If you have skid plates and hear scrapping underneath but aren't stop don't worry about it. Think of the trail as Tetris and try to pick the best line you can. Don't be afraid to ask for a spotter.
06-28-2018, 07:25 PM
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Climbing steep inclines is like tackling mud, just in slow motion.
Dont stop if you can avoid it. Steady on the throttle, let the jeep do the work. Keep the line, nose pointed up the hill, if you turn to the side gravity can take over quickly.
Despite how cool it looks on YouTube, lol, resist the urge to just barrel up the hill. Quick way to break ****, or worse lose control.
Dont stop if you can avoid it. Steady on the throttle, let the jeep do the work. Keep the line, nose pointed up the hill, if you turn to the side gravity can take over quickly.
Despite how cool it looks on YouTube, lol, resist the urge to just barrel up the hill. Quick way to break ****, or worse lose control.
06-28-2018, 07:45 PM
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Climbing steep inclines is like tackling mud, just in slow motion.
Dont stop if you can avoid it. Steady on the throttle, let the jeep do the work. Keep the line, nose pointed up the hill, if you turn to the side gravity can take over quickly.
Despite how cool it looks on YouTube, lol, resist the urge to just barrel up the hill. Quick way to break ****, or worse lose control.
Dont stop if you can avoid it. Steady on the throttle, let the jeep do the work. Keep the line, nose pointed up the hill, if you turn to the side gravity can take over quickly.
Despite how cool it looks on YouTube, lol, resist the urge to just barrel up the hill. Quick way to break ****, or worse lose control.
06-28-2018, 07:45 PM
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06-28-2018, 07:51 PM
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Tip #3 Rules of the road. If you meet somebody going while going downhill, the person going uphill has the right of way. That way there is no backing up going downhill