So in my 2013 wheelin' goals I wanted to get out on a major trip and ride with people and see/do some spotting. So at Harlan here is what I learned, which may be normal to the veterans but for the junior squad I think this is valuable to put out there.
Airing down 3 pounds more can make a 100% difference in getting through the obstacle
Never lose your momemtum going uphill if you are hooking up
The shady part of a trail and the sunny part of the trail will have completely different traction
Synthetic winch line is awesome
An extension for a winch line is awesome
Winching up a massive hill is going to happen, you can always get up (who knew?)
Snatch blocks are awesome, bring more than one
Undercut rocks are not awesome
The toughest tires can get cut in a second
Need a chain and bolt to strap up your axle when you are hi-lift jacking so the axle doesn't droop
On the trail it would be useful to have more than one type of jack
Spare tires are awesome
TJs are awesome, JKs are comfortable, but also awesome
TJ back seats will break your back!
Bump it, gently
Deep set sockets!
Off camber goes way more off than I ever thought before the Jeep will get unstable
Don't have passengers move/exit when the vehicle is off camber unless they are really in danger
Tie down that off camber vehicle
Deep woods off gets rid of gnats, regular spray doesn't
Maps lie to you
Pork wrapped with bacon is freaking awesome on the grill
JRay has an invincible windshield he took a direct hit from a 2 inch rock off of a dump truck with no chip or crack
And I clearly saw the adage Never Wheel Alone
Great list Jonathan. Whoever I have proved #7 wrong. Last weekend at Chocco I got stuck going up a hill. About half way. Tried to winch up the hill. Jeep up top came down and hooked up. Two winches, one pulling up, one pulling down, and still could not get me up. I will say though, I was deep in sandy mud so couldn't get much traction.
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