Hey all, I just recently got my 07 Wrangler X and im loving it. I just recently started going into very muddy and gravel-like terrain and im running a full stock X right now, any ideas of what I should get? I know I could probably use some BFGs and a 4" lift along with some skid plates, but if anyone could help me out it would be greatly appreciated. I also have the dana 30 axels with the 4.10 gears so im assuming I cant go over 33" in tires or else id loose too much power when on the highway.


Rob

 

Welcome to JK-Forum sk8r1189. The FAQ is full of info and is a great place to start. Most of your questions can be found here.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/modified-tech-faq-answers-questions-every-newbie-has-18617/

 

Thanks a ton, will check it out.

 

Don't forget to check some of your local Jeep clubs websites. A lot of them have Jeep 101 days for non-members that teach you the basics.

 

First thing to get before anything else..." Recovery Gear "

 

Almost got it right... 1st thing is driver education, closely followed by recovery gear.

 

Driver Education comes with Experience.. You can teach someone all day long but until they get out there and make their own mistakes..

Experience is Knowledge.....

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Nope. Experience is wisdom gained through doing... knowledge can be gained without the benefit of personal experience. Yes, making mistakes can be valuable in education, but you're talking about very expensive/dangerous mistakes that could be spared by first gaining education... like the OP is trying to do.

Besides which, if you're saying that someone should go out wheeling without any knowledge, then they're asking for some serious potential trouble... i.e., not knowing how to avoid rolling on steep angles, etc.

We're basically saying the same thing, but there is a distinction.

 

Recovery gear - Yes! Before I am taking this Jeep on any trails I will be investing in an oil pan skid plate and a quality set of rock rails. Always go with another vehicle. Never go by yourself.

 

Welcome -- this is a great site! I too am new to jeeping, and you are doing the right thing. Inform yourself as to the basic do's and dont's (such as what to do and not do on hills, sand, rocks, etc.). I would also say, if you are not overly familiar with jeeps/trucks, crawl under your Jeep and get to know it well. I got my Jeep in about April and had not been under a car or off-road for at least 20 years. After reading about the basics, I began the process of learning my Jeep and my skills. It's a remarkable machine. Some of the things I learned pretty fast -- speed is not good off-road; climb rocks slowly, don't slalom through them; know where your differentials are in relation to the terrain; air-down and disconnect your sway bar links; if you are starting to sink or lose traction in dirt or sand, don't gun it; never turn on a hill; practice backing up; carry some plywood in case you have to change a flat on unstable ground; it's always colder than you think with the top off; and never listen to a non-off-roading buddy who says something is a piece of cake.