Chawker
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I was wondering if anybody is into running the trails in the winter time. I can't wait for the snow to come to me this year, after getting my new 4X4. The only thing is I'm affaid of scratching my baby.
Chawker":3n3zcetw said:I was wondering if anybody is into running the trails in the winter time. I can't wait for the snow to come to me this year, after getting my new 4X4. The only thing is I'm affaid of scratching my baby.
Chapow":1ys4ijlw said:Chawker":1ys4ijlw said:I was wondering if anybody is into running the trails in the winter time. I can't wait for the snow to come to me this year, after getting my new 4X4. The only thing is I'm affaid of scratching my baby.
If you are talking about actual trails, not just unpaved logging or forest service roads, scratches will be the least of your concerns.
A full size heavy duty pick up truck is an awful choice for a trail rig IMO.
Having said that, I guessing that "running the trails" must mean something totally different to you than it does to me.
Chawker":n1ix9dn7 said:I know this may ruffle some feathers, but I stay off the back trail because the firefighters and forst service need those roads. Jeeps are too light and just tear up roads, because there owners don't think about others who have too and need those roads in a emergency. Or think of the condition of the ground underneath the snow.
I prefer to let things freeze up good first, then I can run my chains and get the snow up too the top of the hood. (in dry powder) well at least up to the headlights. Its so sweat breaking the trail in 3 to 4 feet of snow at 5 m.p.h. Jeeps can't do this. But for me to do this, it takes a bottom layer of crust. 8 to 10 inch that has melted and re frozen, thats where a heavier rig will go and the lighter jeeps can't get up on top. I've driven in hip deep snow and my 3/4 ton truck will perform just fine.
Respect our roads! and jeeps are for girls.
Chawker":rn8upxtq said:I know this may ruffle some feathers, but I stay off the back trail because the firefighters and forst service need those roads. Jeeps are too light and just tear up roads, because there owners don't think about others who have too and need those roads in a emergency. Or think of the condition of the ground underneath the snow.
I prefer to let things freeze up good first, then I can run my chains and get the snow up too the top of the hood. (in dry powder) well at least up to the headlights. Its so sweat breaking the trail in 3 to 4 feet of snow at 5 m.p.h. Jeeps can't do this. But for me to do this, it takes a bottom layer of crust. 8 to 10 inch that has melted and re frozen, thats where a heavier rig will go and the lighter jeeps can't get up on top. I've driven in hip deep snow and my 3/4 ton truck will perform just fine.
Respect our roads! and jeeps are for girls.
Rex":rn8upxtq said:A 4X4 full size with enough ground clearance and enough weight over the rear axle, why not other than overall size being large?