WIRINFRENZY

hey, i'm in selma nc

allterrain

Great advice so far!
My advice to new wheelers is to let the low range work for you and go easy on the throttle when climbing. Slow and easy. If you can't climb something, back down and adjust your line a little and try again. Too much throttle and parts start breaking.
Of course mud is just a different story

Also get familiar with the turning radius of the Jeep and where your bumpers are in relation to obstacles.
This is especially helpful for tight trails and woods.

Enjoy!

Ilovemy08jk

Cant wait to see them..

johare

I found that with the longer wheel base of the 4-doors you often need to drive the front and place the rear. In other words, steer around obstacles with your front tire and place your rear tire on them.

Gokracer1

I would have to TOTALLY! agree there. You can read books, and forums. But going out with someone who knows what they are doing will be the best benefit by far

JKid

when someone asks are you in low they mean the #1 on your shifter.

Outdoors

Go with a group you think you can learn from first, and you feel they will also help you, if in need.
Like everyone said slow... And also pick your battles wisely...
Meaning just consider what might happen in a worst case scenario, and think if tackling that particular spot is really what you want to do first...
Especially when you are starting out... Again as mentioned earlier, you can never have enough spotters in a "tight situation" ...
Don't be too proud to verbally ask someone who you think is best to help spot you.
It can save you "possibly" from thousands of dollars of body damage.

Oh, one last item, get a CB if you don't already have one...

"Again baby steps, and make it enjoyable for you and the Jeep.
The relationship will last a lot longer and happier too..."
Enjoy.

MOWrangler

I will agree with this statement as much as anything. Also, know where your pumpkin is at (front and rear) and try to track obstacles with your tires such that your axle is not in jeopardy.

lc619fr

In total agreence with everybody else, take it slow and steady and go with a fellow jeeper (or some other 4wd that can handle it...no not a KIA AWD crossover), but also you kinda have to change your state of mind. You just spent 30K+ on a vehicle that you might or might not scratch (or god forbid worse). The biggest advise I can tell ya is don't sweat the small stuff. We all like to have nice looking jeeps and take care of them, but it's going to get it's battle scars. The way I look at it, it's past trails that I now have a gentle reminder of. The first day I had my JK i took it on a small run on my property and when I got back I had a scratch from front fender to the tail light. Not sayin go out and destroy your new ride, just know that something could happen on the trail. Think of the small scratches as pin strips :P. Other then that good luck, and get some good pics, and welcome to the world of awesome jeeps and empty wallets.

bake13b

buy yourself some decent recovery gear.... On top of that I usually carry a good GPS and compass along with a knife, blanket, lighter, and other various survival gear. You never know. Water is a must also