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Moab Jeepin'
KarenS144:
I sure wish we could have made the Moab Rally and learned the ropes...errrmmm...trails but we just couldn't make it happen this year. I've planted the seed for next year though!
We're planning to be in the Moab area in early September and would like to do some of the jeep trails. We're total NOOBS (and probably boobs too) when it comes to off pavement driving. We've got the 2nd edition of "Guide to Moab, UT Backroads & 4 Wheel Drive Trails" and have read through it about a dozen times. Reading isn't doing though!
Our Jeep is a stock '10 Wrangler - manual tranny
DH is wanting to get some kevlar off road tires and skid plates thinking we could do some of the "moderate" trails. I don't think we're in for wrenching, lifting, jacking, stacking and white knuckling on many of the "Difficult" trails.
Are there other jeep mods we should consider?
I think a 6 month minimum stay in the Moab area would be needed but we're probably only going to be there for about a week. What are some of the must do trails that aren't rated as Difficult?
DH wants to get into the La Sal Nat Forest area and do some fly fishing. I think he's got a couple of trails in mind for that.
Better yet, is there anyone planning to be in that area in early Sept that will be driving the trails ( and knows what they're doing)? ;)
Wendy:
Onion Creek is one of our favorites. You see all the different landscapes of Moab from red rock canyons to pine trees in the La Sals. And we did it last year in our VW :) Chicken Corners is another favorite. There are so many trails, so little time. Be ready, tho, early September will still be hot in Moab. You might want to plan more trips on trails that go UP where it's cooler.
Enjoy
Wendy
Hfx_Cdn:
We enjoyed Long Creek Canyon so much we did it twice, the second day we took Gemini Bridges up. I strongly recommend Long Creek down as it has a narrow switchback that get chewed up, and becomes very difficult on the way up.
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Water Dog:
--- Quote from: KarenS144 on May 23, 2012, 08:59:08 AM ---Our Jeep is a stock '10 Wrangler - manual tranny
DH is wanting to get some kevlar off road tires and skid plates thinking we could do some of the "moderate" trails. I don't think we're in for wrenching, lifting, jacking, stacking and white knuckling on many of the "Difficult" trails.
Are there other jeep mods we should consider?
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Better be careful...Jeep mods are addicting and one thing leads to another.... ;D I put a 4" lift on mine and 33" tires to get it even with the motorhome hitch ;) ;) (Really to get some ground clearance for the Rubicon) Now I have to have the gearing changed in both differentials to get the power band where it's supposed to be. No point in having 5th gear if you can only use it above 65 mph. Then of course there are the other mods, front and rear bumpers, the rock sliders, the winch, the wheels, the tires.....I should've just bought a tank, but then I don't think they're towable 4 down....No wonder the dw looks at me with the evil eye every time I use that 4-letter word ... "jeep".. :-\
Betty Brewer:
--- Quote from: KarenS144 on May 23, 2012, 08:59:08 AM ---
Our Jeep is a stock '10 Wrangler - manual tranny
DH is wanting to get some kevlar off road tires and skid plates thinking we could do some of the "moderate" trails.
Are there other jeep mods we should consider?
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Just please do read that guide carefully for trail rating. It is not a good idea to do any Moderate trail by yourself (single vehicle) in my opinion. We have a 3.5 inch lift. 33" tires, Skid plates, differential covers, new sway bar. Jeep ( Just Empty Every Pocket)
The trails mentioned are wonderful. You will have a blast and if it is hot, turn on the air conditioning in the vehicle! Bring lots of water and pack a lunch.
Betty
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