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Discussion in 'New Members' started by bigdaddystep, Dec 8, 2019.

  1. Dec 8, 2019 at 2:13 PM
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    Blackbeard83

    Blackbeard83 Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to TW! Hopefully some people can help you get your car working the way you want. Maybe OVtune or a reflash from the dealership might help? A regear could help too.
     
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  2. Dec 8, 2019 at 3:05 PM
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    Oldie2007

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    Gears won't solve that. Traction might.

    :itllbuffout:
     
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  3. Dec 8, 2019 at 3:36 PM
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    Blackbeard83

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    Ah thought the OP had it lifted with bigger tires. I should look closer next time. Yeah regear wont help with stock tire size
     
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  4. Dec 8, 2019 at 3:54 PM
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    bigdaddystep

    bigdaddystep [OP] New Member

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    All I want to do is hit the gas pedal and rip through the woods. But all that happens is I lug around and get stuck in mud and than my clutch smells bad. Why does my life suck

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  5. Dec 9, 2019 at 8:07 AM
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    mattgecko

    mattgecko The LED Lighting Guy. MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    Welcome!
     
  6. Dec 9, 2019 at 9:13 AM
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    jeprox

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  7. Dec 9, 2019 at 9:24 AM
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    TacomaUSA

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    Welcome! To answer your questions...here's what can help...

    -Tires and air pressure
    -Weight in the bed, helps when in 2wd
    -4wd, know when to use it

    Looks like you got stuck in soft mud that didn't look like soft mud until you drove through it.

    How was your last truck setup with tires, suspension, etc? I'm guessing you've ran similar trails before
     
  8. Dec 10, 2019 at 4:57 AM
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    boogie3478

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