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Size Vehicles
If
you own a full-sized truck, you need to know a few things....
As much as I hate to say it,
size matters; at least when it comes to off-roading. You already
understand the problem of a long wheelbase on obstacles. Now,
we've done the best we can in determining the trails needed
to accommodate everyone. It's kind of tough to do when you
have a stock Jeep Liberty following in behind a big block
powered rock crawler.
All major obstacles
like mud bowls and big rock runs have a bypass around them.
Below are some of our recommendations
and warnings. Please take these as extreme but likely examples.
These are just generalizations. Tire size, ground clearance,
lifts, and vehicle model/makes all play a part in how the
vehicle will do on the trails. For the most part, they do
well due to manufacturers giving them some decent ground clearance.
It's the length of your wheelbase that causes you the most
grief.
These warnings are based solely
on STOCK vehicles.
A)
Dually equipped 4X4's should NOT attend. Your
rear flares are too wide for the trails. You WILL damage them.
B)
Super Crew (4 door) Long beds - These types
are not recommended but have been known to run the trails.
Unless you are extremely careful and a very skilled driver,
you can be almost assured of some sort of "rock rash"
or belly scraping. "K" turns and the forest trails
will be extremely tight if not almost impossible to navigate.
Stay out of the Mud bowls.
C)
Extended cab long beds - While not a common
occurrence, they do run the green trails and can expect tight
squeezes and difficult "K" turns. Be advised some
quick steep drops might cause the frame to scrape the dirt.
Stay out of the Mud bowls
D)
Extended cab & Super crew mid/short beds
- These vehicles do relatively well due to their shorter wheelbase.
You shouldn't have any problems but again, expect tight turns.
They are although still susceptible to rock rash and high
centering if you're not careful. Only run the shallow entry/exit
Mud bowls.
E)
Full Size Broncos & Blazers
- The short wheelbase is your savior to a point and
will do extremely well even in the deep mud bowls. Stock size
tires and height are not of any concern unless you are really
trying to get it stuck... Deep mud bowls (steep entry/exit)
can be pretty tricky if it's stock.
We're not telling you to not
attend. We're just providing the nuances of running LWB trucks
off-road. Again, The trails we're running shouldn't pose any
problem other than what has been already mentioned.
It is up to you whether or not
you attend. We are not responsible for ANY damage you may
incur.
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