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 obstacleNever lose your momemtum going uphill if you are hooking upThe shady part of a trail and the sunny part of the trail will have completely different tractionSynthetic winch line is awesomeAn extension for a winch line is awesomeWinching up a massive hill is going to happen, you can always get up (who knew?)Snatch blocks are awesome, bring more than oneUndercut rocks are not awesomeThe toughest tires can get cut in a secondNeed a chain and bolt to strap up your axle when you are hi-lift jacking so the axle doesn't droopOn the trail it would be useful to have more than one type of jackSpare tires are awesomeTJs are awesome, JKs are comfortable, but also awesomeTJ back seats will break your back!Bump it, gentlyDeep set sockets!Off camber goes way more off than I ever thought before the Jeep will get unstableDon't have passengers move/exit when the vehicle is off camber unless they are really in dangerTie down that off camber vehicleDeep woods off gets rid of gnats, regular spray doesn'tMaps lie to youPork wrapped with bacon is freaking awesome on the grillJRay has an invincible windshield he took a direct hit from a 2 inch rock off of a dump truck with no chip or crackAnd I clearly saw the adage Never Wheel Alone
Love the list! Basis for a newbie thread.A ratchet strap also does a great job of holding up an axle when you have to jack it up.
This is awesome having all of the videos and pictures of everyone wheeling!! We had a great time!! It is cool to have a group that is not only awesome to wheel with, but awesome to hang out/camp with too //cheers2//