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07-19-2010, 07:19 PM
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So my truck finally went off road today.
Wasn't in the plan, but there has been a parcel of land for sale locally that I have been driving past for ages and was curious about. Access was via what looked like your average two track dirt driveway......until you got about 75 yards in.
 Being a mountainside property it turned into more than 200 feet of vertical accent in less than 1/4 mile and to get to a spot where I could turn the truck around I had to drop it into 4 Low and shift it down into Granny. If I had a locker and 4.10's I might have made it with out going into 4, but I am open front and back with 3.08's. The two track became washed out ruts lined with a mixture of shale and clay where at a few points I had to crab it back and forth to maintain axle clearance. A couple fallen trees, sizable rocks, and root wash outs later I found myself in a clearing where I quickly turned around and headed back to the road. I was really surprised at how capable my little half tonner was with nothing more than a set of Grip Spurs and careful wheel placement! I never revved it up above about 1500rpm either. I am feeling much better about an extended trail ride later this year with some friends, and also know I won't be considering this piece of land for building a house on!
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07-19-2010, 08:15 PM
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Re: So my truck finally went off road today.
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07-19-2010, 08:51 PM
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Re: So my truck finally went off road today.
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07-19-2010, 11:41 PM
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Re: So my truck finally went off road today.
Sorry, I don't have any as I was alone, at work, and without a camera. I'll be sure to get some when I hit the forest trails in MD with my buddies.
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07-20-2010, 12:29 AM
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Re: So my truck finally went off road today.
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07-20-2010, 09:54 AM
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Re: So my truck finally went off road today.
no pics............didn't happen
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07-20-2010, 06:03 PM
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07-26-2010, 07:47 PM
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Re: So my truck finally went off road today.
Nice good point haha but ya chevy 4x4s are the best none of mine have ever let me down at all!
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07-30-2010, 02:32 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: pittsburg kansas
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Re: So my truck finally went off road today.
sounds like a good time man. pics would do it justice
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