Off Road Excursion?
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Off Road Excursion?
Hey people!
Anybody use their 4x4 offroad for more than just gravel roads? I'm wondering why I see several stinkin' 'Burbs and have yet to meet my match in an X.
If you "got dirt" with pictures, can I see? I'm lousey at posting pictures, but I will get to some day. (I think the X is quite capable off road. And you can take the whole group with you!) 
Anybody use their 4x4 offroad for more than just gravel roads? I'm wondering why I see several stinkin' 'Burbs and have yet to meet my match in an X.
If you "got dirt" with pictures, can I see? I'm lousey at posting pictures, but I will get to some day. (I think the X is quite capable off road. And you can take the whole group with you!)
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I have had my 2 month old 2005 ED PSD 4X4 up, down over and through stuff that i am quite sure most people would not believe could be done in a jeep...
It is quite capable for it's size, but I have already cut up the sidewalls crawling rocks/boulders, scratched up the paint a bit and scuffed a few bits below. The 265 tires it came with are silly, 285 should be stock and on 4X4 from the factory.
I am going to get the "edge" spring pack lift and get some bigger tires (33" or so, ie 285's) asap.
I don't have a picture that does justice to where we have been, wheel in the air, super steep up/down yet, but I will try to get one on tomorrows' hunt.
Here is the only stuff i got so far:
http://www.martialartsacademy.org/levijohn.jpg
http://www.martialartsacademy.org/paintedrock.jpg
quietman
www.RoeNation.com
It is quite capable for it's size, but I have already cut up the sidewalls crawling rocks/boulders, scratched up the paint a bit and scuffed a few bits below. The 265 tires it came with are silly, 285 should be stock and on 4X4 from the factory.
I am going to get the "edge" spring pack lift and get some bigger tires (33" or so, ie 285's) asap.
I don't have a picture that does justice to where we have been, wheel in the air, super steep up/down yet, but I will try to get one on tomorrows' hunt.
Here is the only stuff i got so far:
http://www.martialartsacademy.org/levijohn.jpg
http://www.martialartsacademy.org/paintedrock.jpg
quietman
www.RoeNation.com
Last edited by quietman; Nov 12, 2004 at 09:52 PM.
Tuned
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better off-road pics from today...
http://www.martialartsacademy.org/novhuntdriverview.jpg
driver view...
http://www.martialartsacademy.org/novhuntlevitrail.jpg
On the hunt...
http://www.martialartsacademy.org/russquaillevi.jpg
My buddy, USMC Sgt. R. Cooley
quietman
www.roenation.com
http://www.martialartsacademy.org/novhuntdriverview.jpg
driver view...
http://www.martialartsacademy.org/novhuntlevitrail.jpg
On the hunt...
http://www.martialartsacademy.org/russquaillevi.jpg
My buddy, USMC Sgt. R. Cooley
quietman
www.roenation.com
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We (wife and dogs) have been all over southern CA and some of north and AZ. I wheeled in it stock and then went to the lift and tires and must say it has not let me down. Night and day with the lift and tires. It sure weighs a lot and takes a little more skill but you can go most places others can. Most. It is just too damned big to make it up or down some of the things that a Jeep Wrangler can. But hey, it is worth it when they see me with the wife, dogs, leather seats w/ heaters and all the luxuries going almost anywhere they can. Don;t be afraid to get it scrathched up a little, it gives it character.
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LabCab,
Thanks. I have a 4.5 Edge with 18" 35 Toyo MT's. They rub just a little in town but surprisingly not much when I am off road. I didn't trim anything since I am fine with the very little that it rubs. LabCab? Is that for Labrador?
Thanks. I have a 4.5 Edge with 18" 35 Toyo MT's. They rub just a little in town but surprisingly not much when I am off road. I didn't trim anything since I am fine with the very little that it rubs. LabCab? Is that for Labrador?
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Originally Posted by ford390gashog
how do you gain access to those areas i have always wanted to go there
No, but really, gashog. There are zillions of websites revealing access roads. Or call the park people and they'll send you topo maps. Some state maps even show some of the roads. But it's best to get the park maps or go to Barnes nad Nobles and get the National Geographic maps because they will show gullies, washes, and even rate the road (sand, high clearance, 4x4 only, etc.)
I can tell you, when I first took my family to Death Valley they were not enthused at the prospect. But both trips have become THE MOST MEMORABLE trips ever. But we'll keep trying to top them.
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LWM97,
I like the looks of that X! 35's under about a 5" lift? All it needs is a nice roof rack to stow all the extra gear and we could be a corporate caravan
How do you like the Toyo MT's? Quiet enough? I've found the Xterrain's hold up extremely well on the sharp rocks and other debris compared to BFG and Firestone MT's, but they are somewhat noisey on the highway getting to places.
After finishing the house remod I want to put on a winch with a Warn bumper so 37's will fit, and headers. It'll be perfect until the wheel bearings go out.
I like the looks of that X! 35's under about a 5" lift? All it needs is a nice roof rack to stow all the extra gear and we could be a corporate caravan
How do you like the Toyo MT's? Quiet enough? I've found the Xterrain's hold up extremely well on the sharp rocks and other debris compared to BFG and Firestone MT's, but they are somewhat noisey on the highway getting to places.
After finishing the house remod I want to put on a winch with a Warn bumper so 37's will fit, and headers. It'll be perfect until the wheel bearings go out.
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gashog,
As for where to go, I use a few books including "Backcountry Adventures" by Massey & Wilson, it has GPS coordinates (my wife is copilot) and maps, Topo USA 4.0 on the computer, the internet and I call the park for info and maps. Sometimes we just go and see where we end up.
cr,
Thanks. Good guess, its 4.5 Donahoe Edge. The Toyo's are absolutely great. I was expecting road noise from an MT but it is very very minimal. I barely (if I'm listening) hear these tires. A friend has your tires on his 2500 and he had the same complaint. I have no complaints off-road either. The lugs on the side do a great job protecting the side walls on those damned rocks and the pattern is nice. I remember roading with the stock tires and after one day they were chewed to heck. I was going to do the Death Valley trip last weekend but everything is closed due to the floods. 190 is washed out from Furnace Creek to Death Valley Junction as well as West Side Road and a whole host of other places. I think I might just say screw it and go anyway. I think I might have to do a Warn soon along with some lights since I just finished my remodel. Thanks for the idea.
As for where to go, I use a few books including "Backcountry Adventures" by Massey & Wilson, it has GPS coordinates (my wife is copilot) and maps, Topo USA 4.0 on the computer, the internet and I call the park for info and maps. Sometimes we just go and see where we end up.
cr,
Thanks. Good guess, its 4.5 Donahoe Edge. The Toyo's are absolutely great. I was expecting road noise from an MT but it is very very minimal. I barely (if I'm listening) hear these tires. A friend has your tires on his 2500 and he had the same complaint. I have no complaints off-road either. The lugs on the side do a great job protecting the side walls on those damned rocks and the pattern is nice. I remember roading with the stock tires and after one day they were chewed to heck. I was going to do the Death Valley trip last weekend but everything is closed due to the floods. 190 is washed out from Furnace Creek to Death Valley Junction as well as West Side Road and a whole host of other places. I think I might just say screw it and go anyway. I think I might have to do a Warn soon along with some lights since I just finished my remodel. Thanks for the idea.
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LWM97,
Yup, I haul around two pointing labs almost wherever I go. The Excursion is almost perfect to haul my wife, two kids, the dogs and all the stuff that just has to go along, and tow the trailer to hunting and camping spots.
Great dogs and great rig.
Pat
Yup, I haul around two pointing labs almost wherever I go. The Excursion is almost perfect to haul my wife, two kids, the dogs and all the stuff that just has to go along, and tow the trailer to hunting and camping spots.
Great dogs and great rig.
Pat
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I too have two kids, errr, dogs as well. Labs, Cisco and Caine. Tkae out the third row and fold down the second, lay down the foam and blankets and they are in heaven and it is much better than paying for a hotel or pitching a tent.
Any suggestions on a setup for the Warn and lights? I really am going to get them now that you mention it.
Any suggestions on a setup for the Warn and lights? I really am going to get them now that you mention it.