off road

[Moonrover]

so i was wondering what i would have to do to my stock vx to make it be able to handle going off road. im guessing i would have to put a lift kit. but i don't know. any thoughts? thanks moonrover

[JoFotoz]

It realy depends on what you mean by "off road"....

so i was wondering what i would have to do to my stock vx to make it be able to handle going off road. im guessing i would have to put a lift kit. but i don't know. any thoughts? thanks moonrover

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Unlifted VX's have been seen happily galavanting around the hills and rocks of Moab!

jo

[Riff Raff]

MoonRover--- There are basically only two(2) things required when traveling off-road with the VX:

(1). Always engage transfer case in 4W-"LOW" (once leaving highway with VX on dirt surface; and, return back to normal Hi-Range before making contact with solid highway again). By using only 4W-"LOW" off-road will give you the very best all-around traction and will force you to drive at a slower, more methodic pace (very important so you can react to various situations/conditions).

(2). Drive "prudently" by not taking unnecessary risks to keep yourself/passengers and your VX safe at all times; while always picking the "best possible line" on any given trail. Never try to "show boat" off-road-- you will only impress the recovery tow truck driver.


"Lifting" the VX is only required when installing taller tires OVER 32" O.D. A 100% factory stock non-lifted VX is capable of installing 265/75R16 or 275/65R18 (32" O.D.) tires with only minor front trimming and are bolt-on perfect "IF" they are mounted on the stock OEM factory 7" wide wheels. A 32" O.D. tire will give the VX a 1.25" increase in ground clearance over the stock OEM tire (29.5" O.D.).

[Triathlete]

MoonRover--- There are basically only two(2) things required when traveling off-road with the VX:


(2). Drive "prudently" by not taking unnecessary risks to keep yourself/passengers and your VX safe at all times; while always picking the "best possible line" on any given trail. Never try to "show boat" off-road-- you will only impress the recovery tow truck driver.

Yea, but whats the fun in that?

[LittleBeast]

Never try to "show boat" off-road-- you will only impress the recovery tow truck driver.

Great advice!!!!! I wish I would have done this, but I did not and blew up my CV joint

[VXorado]

Like the others said, depending on what your you mean by "offroading" is how much you need to modify the suspension. I went offroading weekly this summer and the VX was awesome. I have a lift and 33" tires but not too much else...yet

Here's a link in the how-to's section that will show you all the options.

http://www.vehicross.info/modules.ph...warticle&id=66

[vt_maverick]

First step is make sure your rig is clear of all picket fences and other debris.

[VX KAT]

I took my stocker to Moab this year for the 1st time, only changes I had made were replacing OEM shocks, putting RanchoXL's on, transfer case skid plate and 255/55/18 tires. No lift, no TB cranks. I did scrape the front & rear lowest part of the cladding (not visible at normal view), and bent the OEM tailpipe a little. I did 2 trails (Fins & Things and Hell's Revenge) which are both rated as "difficult", and had no problems. I did pass on trails that had larger rocks/shelfs because of my stock height and my desire to not rip the heck out of my undercarriage.

Checkout my gallery for many pics of several different off road terrains/locations I've been, maybe you can use them to gauge the terrains your stocker can EASILY handle. Note, I have gotten bigger tires since Moab...I got Cooper Zeon LTZs in 285/60-18, with more aggressive tread, I gained 1.21" in height with just this tire change, so next yr in Moab I'll have even more fun!

[Triathlete]

... and bent the OEM tailpipe a little.

If your not sport'in the "D" tail pipe you ain't been wheel'in!

[VX KAT]

If your not sport'in the "D" tail pipe you ain't been wheel'in!

Yup, I got and wear my off road badges proudly now! OK, maybe it took me a few weeks to get used to some of them....
Even getting used to the gas tat now too.......I think....

[JoFotoz]

OMG....I missed the whole...

...."Picket Fence" thing.

WTF..is that?

Until you Rip it off....ALL OF IT!....

....please stay on the tarmac!





jo

[Moonrover]

yea the picket fence has to go once i get back home from college. but i kinda wanted to go muddin since this hick town im in has trails everywhere.

[JAMAS]

... this hick town im in...

Well, now that explains the picket fence.

[Moonrover]

Well, now that explains the picket fence.

ill sell the picket fence to you cheep

[tom4bren]

Naw, keep it handy. Ya might need to shove it under a tire to get 'unstuck' on your first offroad trip.