Offroading 101
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Well, I'm not much of a 'wheeler but I've dunked my 2001 up to the headlights when we had some flooding in the area. I can't lie tho, I was freaking out once the water got up that high however the truck wasn't affected.
Personally I'd go thru and check and tighten every single connection that would let something into the engine/ gearbox....all rubber vacuum lines, intake stuff, etc. Make certain the engine and drive train are is as sealed as possible before going for a swim.
Outside of that, I'd say to use your head.....no 10 foot jumps or getting pulled out of a mudhole by the axles and things of that nature.
If you care about keeping your truck, pressure wash everything after 'wheeling. Consider the long-term affects of offroading...the silt and grit that stays on the components if it's not washed.
Personally I'd go thru and check and tighten every single connection that would let something into the engine/ gearbox....all rubber vacuum lines, intake stuff, etc. Make certain the engine and drive train are is as sealed as possible before going for a swim.
Outside of that, I'd say to use your head.....no 10 foot jumps or getting pulled out of a mudhole by the axles and things of that nature.
If you care about keeping your truck, pressure wash everything after 'wheeling. Consider the long-term affects of offroading...the silt and grit that stays on the components if it's not washed.
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well i've went mudding/offroadin with a 93 2wd ranger and,2wd s10 and 4wd ranger it all depends on how much you wanna take your truck through,the 00 2wd s10 i've went in creeks where it came up to the middle of the windsheild,with that being said the best thing for you to do is start off with the little stuff and go from there weither you be 4wd or 2wd it all depends on how you drive and what you got on your truck,the best of off roaders are gonna get stuck it's just a matter of time with off roading
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well i've went mudding/offroadin with a 93 2wd ranger and,2wd s10 and 4wd ranger it all depends on how much you wanna take your truck through,the 00 2wd s10 i've went in creeks where it came up to the middle of the windsheild,with that being said the best thing for you to do is start off with the little stuff and go from there weither you be 4wd or 2wd it all depends on how you drive and what you got on your truck,the best of off roaders are gonna get stuck it's just a matter of time with off roading
But it's an 88, and it's old so careful i think would be the best.
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When you get stuck, use a ****** strap, not a tow strap, or god forbid a chain. there is a huge difference. A ****** strap is designed to stretch and use the other trucks momentum and inertia to aid in pulling you out. It has alot of give, while chains and tow straps are designed to have no give at all. This can cause them to bed and twist the frame of your truck, OR break and become flying projectiles.
Otherwise, just go out and dont be a dumb *** lol. Ease into it at first, take some easy trails to get used to your trucks width.
Otherwise, just go out and dont be a dumb *** lol. Ease into it at first, take some easy trails to get used to your trucks width.
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The most important thing to remember IMHO is don't do anything beyond your driving capabilities. Your new to it so take it slow. Start with some dirt roads and find out how your vehicle reacts and learn to control it and move up fron there. try to hook up with people (responsible I might add) that are experianced and ask them if you can go on some runs with them, you will learn alot and usually off-roaders are anxious to teach and bring new people to the sport. It is always better to have another experianced driver/vehicle with you than go it alone. Always tread lightly and most importantly be safe and have fun.
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The most important thing to remember IMHO is don't do anything beyond your driving capabilities. Your new to it so take it slow. Start with some dirt roads and find out how your vehicle reacts and learn to control it and move up fron there. try to hook up with people (responsible I might add) that are experianced and ask them if you can go on some runs with them, you will learn alot and usually off-roaders are anxious to teach and bring new people to the sport. It is always better to have another experianced driver/vehicle with you than go it alone. Always tread lightly and most importantly be safe and have fun.
No big worry's though because i have good warranty with les shwab.
But thanks man
Im not doing anything extreme until i get a newer 2006 ranger or something, because mine is just old and tired, im not gonna beat it to much.
But she's a good starter to get into offroading.
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