Get through tougher trails
When the trail gets difficult, what happens?
Get through tougher trails: the bottom of the truck hits rocks. Where do I start?
Look for the scrape marks to see what is hitting. Protecting that spot or picking better lines may be all you need. Try first, no parts: Look for scrape marks: Check under the truck after a trail to see what is hitting.; Cross ledges at an angle: Taking one wheel up at a time keeps the belly off the edge.; Use a spotter: A spotter can place your tires where the truck clears.. Simple upgrades: Measure your clearance: Find your lowest point and your angles.; Add skids or sliders: Compare armor and bumpers for your truck.. Bigger changes: Go up a tire size: Taller tires raise everything, axles included.. Still to check: Which part is actually hitting, Payload left after armor, on the build sheet.
Get through tougher trails: my tires spin and I stop. Where do I start?
Airing down is free and often fixes spinning. If one wheel spins while the others sit still, a locker is the part that helps. Try first, no parts: Air down: Lower pressure on dirt, rock and sand gives the tire more grip. Air back up before pavement.; Go slow and steady: Less throttle often keeps the tires from breaking loose.; Use your traction aids: Learn what your truck has, like rear locker or crawl control, and use it.. Simple upgrades: Compare lockers: See locker options for your truck.; Pick a better tread: Compare sizes and fit before you choose a tire.. Bigger changes: Front and rear lockers: Locking both axles keeps all four tires pulling.. Still to check: Which lockers your truck came with, Your current tire pressure on the trail.
Get through tougher trails: a wheel lifts off the ground. Where do I start?
Your suspension runs out of travel and a tire leaves the ground. A sway bar disconnect may fix it without a full lift. Try first, no parts: Pick a smoother line: Keep the truck flatter so all four tires stay down.; Air down: A softer tire wraps over rocks and keeps more contact. Air back up before pavement.. Simple upgrades: Look at sway bar options: See your truck’s sway bars and disconnects.. Bigger changes: Get more flex: The guided path covers lift and wheel travel.; Check link geometry: See how a lift changes your control arms.. Still to check: Whether your truck has a sway bar disconnect, Your wheel travel now, on the Suspension page.
Get through tougher trails: not sure yet. Where do I start?
Most trail trouble starts with clearance or traction. Measure your truck and try airing down before you buy parts. Try first, no parts: Air down: Lower pressure helps on dirt, rock and sand. Air back up before pavement.; Go with a group: Someone with more trail time can spot you and help you learn.. Simple upgrades: Measure your clearance: Know your lowest point and your angles.; Check one size up: See what a slightly taller tire gains.. Bigger changes: Lift and bigger tires: The guided path walks through it in order.. Still to check: Where you hit or stop on your next trail.
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