Must have mods prior to offroading

IMO
1 Hi lift jack. It’s the multi tool of off-roading. $100
2 Shovel $20
3 Straps, wire rope, chains whatever. $50
4 2 or 3 Clevis. $30
Aside from my Jeep rock crawling days , I used my hilift and sliders more then I ever did my winch.

 

CB radio

 

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Those things high-center like a mofo.

 

What does high center mean?

 

What extra fuses are a good idea to have?

 

Common sense, logic and know how to use them.

And know how to improvise

 

This, only it's the stiff Taco mudguards doing the bottoming-out on rocks, etc:

 

I believe they’re considered “low profile mini fuses”

In our newer trucks it’s rare you’ll need one, but incredibly important to have when you do. I bought a kit at Harbor Freight and bring 2 of each amperage along with the fuse-puller tool.

A quick google search for “fuse size TacomaWorld” will populate some links for fuse kits like mine for around $6

 

Are you sure it wasn't the tow strap??? Just askin

 

If you could attend a session prior to yours and get a ride along with someone else it would give an idea of what to expect.

Based on your comments from the organization, for this particular event, I'd say nothing needs to be bought.

Other than learning how to use the various features of your electronics in combination, so if you do get into a more challenging situation you now how to properly engage things.

Before you go out in the wild on your own? That's another story. But even the 'right' answers there are based on the terrain you are traveling and your driving skill.

You are making a good move taking a class though. It's always a good plan to first tighten up on the nut behind the wheel. In any motorsport.

 

From what I’ve seen recently, a Patagonia shirt and an Instagram account.

 

I’d remove or cut 4-6 inches off the stock mud flaps. They will drag in sand and catch on stumps, rocks, etc.

 

I don't understand the problem with the midflaps...why remove them??

 

Edited original post. When you go over a stump, rock your wheel comes down, then the mud flap gets hung up (or torn off) on the stump or rock.

Picture below. I have my mud flaps cut to about mid wheel; just about exhaust tip height. Yes some people trim their tail pipes.

 

“Such a fine joke Master Po has played on you. Sending you to tramp on the dusty roads, after an old man [emu mod]... “ Kung Fu

 

You docked your plastic mud flaps? Thats original. Im listing mine for beer on the marketplace. No takers yet, I guess I’m asking for too good of a type of beer.

Another option is to replace with a floppy mudflap. I put on plasicolor mudflaps. They can bend up higher than the tailpipe, cost about $48 for a set of 4:

$34 PLASTICOLOR 000543R01 Black Off Road Scene Easy Fit Mud Guard 11" - Set of 2

https://www.amazon.com/Plasticolor-...sprefix=Plasticolor+mud&sr=8-3&ref=mp_s_a_1_3

 

And a hatchet. All Boyscouts gotta have a hatchet. I don’t know what for, but they need one anyways.

 

Zombies. “Be prepared”

 

Here's an easy trail for beginner's !!!

https://youtu.be/TgSk6dydlpo

 

'cause they're stiff plastic, so they don't flex when they drag over rocks, etc.