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off roading a 2wd in the LA spillway?

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by andrew05, Aug 19, 2022.

  1. Aug 19, 2022 at 8:28 AM
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    I have a 2wd tacoma base 05" and im putting a 2.75" lift with and probably 25-30" tires. Should I take it off roading in the spillway or not risk it?
     
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  2. Aug 19, 2022 at 12:38 PM
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    Where is this LA spillway? Maybe share a pin on Google Maps?
     
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  3. Aug 19, 2022 at 5:29 PM
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    Hell, Danny Zuko did it in a 1949 Dodge Wayfarer...

     
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    Is driving the spillway legal?

    Either way, it's concrete. Don't need a front diff for that.
     
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  5. Aug 19, 2022 at 5:43 PM
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    Damnit....beat me too it! :fistbump:
     
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    You should take it off-road in the spillway and risk it
     
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  10. Aug 21, 2022 at 7:39 AM
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    I mean could be fun and could lead to jail. With reward comes risk or whatever
     
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