Recommend mods for easy/moderate off roading

I've run MT MTZs on my jeep. Much happier with BFG KO2s on the taco and my jeep was wheeled WAY harder. YMMV

 

I was actually looking at a set of wildpeak AT3's: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/falken-wildpeak-a-t3w/p/26504?all-vehicles=true#/read-reviews

 

That's what I've got. Good tires. Traction boards still recommended.

 

Awesome - ran them in snow at all?

 

Which ones are those and how’re they mounted? I dig it.

 

The stock tires are fine for now but I recommend changing them to something better when they are worn out. For mild offroading I would get skid plates, IFS, trans, and transfer. and if you really need more I would get sliders.

Heres an older pic of us running T-33 plane crash. The trail takes you up to a USAF T-33 crash, this is a 5-5 trail

 

So I think

Sick - that looks to be mostly stock as well.

 

3" Kings, skids and sliders, at the time, I had normal exhaust. So ground clearance was basically stock. With armor you should be able to do a lot

 

So here's my plan:

1. Basic recovery equipment (already have a shovel).
2. Traction mats.
3. Stick with the stock tires until they need to be replaced, at which point upgrade (KO2's, Duratracs, etc).
4. Invest in some undercarriage protection (seems to be a reasonable investment for a few hundred bucks).

 

Maxtrax on their mounts and some steel strap from the hardware store.

 

I have the Nitto Ridge Grapplers and love them...plus their quiet on the road (and made in the USA), which is a real bonus.

 

Yes. For an A/T they seemed pretty good. I had no issues here n deep stuff or packed. They are snow rated, but nothing beats a winter tire imo.

 

First image is right in my wheelhouse, second one is not on my interest list unless I'm a ride-a-long as a photog.

@Failure2send , since you and I are essentially on the same path for off-roading, i.e. easy stuff/low moderate, here's what I've done and plan to do for my travels:

1. Air Deflator tool to air down.
2. Compressor to air backup.
3. Radios or in-cab ham unit for comms ( along with external antenna ).
4. Tire repair kit.
5. Gas tank armor.
6. Rear differential mod to get the breather higher up to avoid accidental water intake.

 

I would recommend starting with recovery gear.

Next, take the truck off-roading. After a couple of trail rides, you will be able to determine what you need (if anything).

You may find your truck can handle anything you are welling to try.

Of course, as you become more confident, you may reach the limits of the truck in stock form.

But until then, enjoy the great outdoors!

 

You would have liked that ride. Right in the green mountains. 2300' of climbing. Was at the same height as the adjacent range

 

I am planning to upgrade my tires as well. Discount will buy your stock tires for resale if they have good tread. I was told that mine are worth about 40 each. that gives me a bit of incentive to go ahead and get new ones sooner.

 

Yeah I would definitely get some skids if you’re staying with stock suspension. It’s easy to misjudge a rock with stock suspension as I’ve done a couple times already. The stock skid is so bad too

 

Let air out of the tires

 

i'd start by going with a local club, unless all your local clubs are running cut beaters and towed-up pirate rigs
if not, a buddy with a capable vehicle who knows the trail and maybe an extra person who can enjoy the trip and spot if needed

if you go alone, bring extra water, food and some matches

 

Been through4 Toyota pickups over 35 years. New and better tires when stock died. Only mods were aal on the rear. TRD OR now. These trucks are extremely capable and believe me I have done some stuff. Sure there might be some extreme things I can’t do, but with care and taking it slow be willing to bet you will never need more