Anyone recommend a 4x4 Class?

Igooooor

Igooooor

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Has anyone taken a 4x4 day class before? I am pretty new to off-roading and considering taking one just to dedicate a day or a weekend to learning the basics properly. I have done same for sport and dirt bikes and it was always useful. I found this place on the internet but perhaps you guys can recommend one you have experince with? :thumb3:

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Igooooor said:
Has anyone taken a 4x4 day class before? I am pretty new to off-roading and considering taking one just to dedicate a day or a weekend to learning the basics properly. I have done same for sport and dirt bikes and it was always useful. I found this place on the internet but perhaps you guys can recommend one you have experince with? :thumb3:

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I thought about taking a class when I first started but I just jumped in to one of the runs. I was a newbie with a mild lift, 2wd 4runner and no clue about offroading. I tell you what, these group took me by the hand (thanks to [MENTION=117408]Oneluv13T4R[/MENTION]) and showed me what to look for when offroading such as lines, constant throttle on up hill/water crossing etc. I asked a lot of questions and they're more than willing to help. Fast forward over a year and been to multiple camping, runs and terrain. In other words, no need to pay for a class because joining one of the runs is a class in itself. I take that back we get paid with adult beverages! :banana:

There's a Joshua Tree run in March...join in if you haven't already!
 
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Yeah that run looks awesome. I am trying to find a way to make it, maybe as a day trip at least.

The class is actually pretty inexpensive so that part is not bad. But yeah couple hundred does buy almost enough beer.
 
I'm sure it would be a great learning experience, but everyone here will tell you to save your money and just jump in on any given weekend run that is posted. J Tree is going to be a mellow trip. Cleghorn runs happen pretty often and that place is good to learn.
 
grave said:
I'm sure it would be a great learning experience, but everyone here will tell you to save your money and just jump in on any given weekend run that is posted. J Tree is going to be a mellow trip. Cleghorn runs happen pretty often and that place is good to learn.
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Yep.. those Cleghorn runs.. :boink:
 
As a real life example of the "save your money and learn with us" advice above:

I was in a very similar position as you prior to my first run.... didn't know sh*t and still really don't know sh*t but I went ahead and posted on the forum asking if anyone wanted to join me on a Cleghorn run (mostly fire roads).

Big group came out and were there to answer my questions. I didn't try any offshoots (more difficult parts), so therefore did not learn a ton of "specific" stuff, but just enough in general for me to feel comfortable to do it again, and probably on the next run and the run after I'll ask more technical questions as I try harder stuff.

Bottom line, I'm confident the group here will teach me what I need to know, as I get more comfortable wheeling.

If you do end up taking the class, would love to see a review posted on pros/cons and ultimate value.

Good luck, hope to see you on the next run.
 
I'll go ahead and echo the above. T4R has been an integral part of my off road experience. I've pushed more limits than I ever expected to push and with each passing run I've become more and more experienced with my comfort zone, picking the lines, and learning what my rig is capable of. If I hadn't been for the last year's worth of runs, I doubt I ever would have tried that second obstacle in sandstone canyon let alone been the first one to do it.

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Drunner97 said:
I'll go ahead and echo the above. T4R has been an integral part of my off road experience. I've pushed more limits than I ever expected to push and with each passing run I've become more and more experienced with my comfort zone, picking the lines, and learning what my rig is capable of. If I hadn't been for the last year's worth of runs, I doubt I ever would have tried that second obstacle in sandstone canyon let alone been the first one to do it.

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Pushing the limits is an understatement drunner! I'm surprise your rig is still running due to some of the s**t you've done! LOL! But I have no hesitation wheeling with you anytime bud nor the other socal members.
 
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Pushing the limits is an understatement drunner! I'm surprise your rig is still running due to some of the s**t you've done! LOL! But I have no hesitation wheeling with you anytime bud nor the other socal members.
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You and me both. Helps that she's purpose built and I don't mind scraping and denting things, haha.
 
So myself and [MENTION=117408]Oneluv13T4R[/MENTION] should hold a clinic to help others learn how to off-road and we can charge a couple hundred per person hmmmm.....

Oh wait we already do that free of charge at every run we organize. On any given day someone will be down to go with you if you can't make it to every run we have. The more you get out the more you'll learn. But hey it's your cash to do with as you like...or you could take that cash and put towards some sliders
 
no to beat a dead horse ~ this group is a great way to learn. i went on my first run in april (2016) ~ jumped in the 'novice' group and away we went. learned a lot ~ [MENTION=117408]Oneluv13T4R[/MENTION] & [MENTION=77357]85straight[/MENTION] (along with everyone else) will definitely teach you a lot... i'm still a novice, but now i'm a lot more comfortable on the trails thanks to the T4R crew


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I really appreciate everyone's feedback and willingness to help. Hanging out and learning with you guys is clearly the winner. I should be able to come for a day on March 18th. Hope to meet some of you then!
 
I recommend the School of Hard Knocks. Wheel with others, listen to others, do some reading, but the bottom line is the best way to learn is to do it.

When I first got my truck and really started wheeling, I did my first season, almost 20 runs, completely solo. I mean, I had a girlfriend with me, I'm not a mountain man, but I was a solo truck. I brought recovery gear and emergency gear and I had a bail plan. I learned a lot of lessons, what worked, what didn't, what was not needed, all on my own.

Guess what? 80% of the sht you read online is not true, overkill, or actually dangerous. and don't get me started on Jeep guys :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
 
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Out of curiousity, what's the problem with Jeep guys? :pop2:
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lol!

Stockish/mild jeeps: They think the easiest obstacles are hard, they cheap out on the most important gear, they are SUPER sloooow, and they think they have the greatest vehicles on earth.

Fully built jeeps: They think no other veicle except their has the right to be on the obstacles, they spend WAY too much on basic parts, they are SUPER slooow, and they think they have the greatest vehicles on earth.

Next time you run across a jeep on the trail, try to ask them for some help finding a trail, or ask them if they think your truck will make the trail ahead, or ask them if you could pass them because they are a little slow. I hate jeepers and I continue to give each of them a chance and they continue to disappoint without fail.
 
Igooooor said:
I really appreciate everyone's feedback and willingness to help. Hanging out and learning with you guys is clearly the winner. I should be able to come for a day on March 18th. Hope to meet some of you then!
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If you ever just wanna go tool around on some trails to learn some things without there being a large group just hit me up, I'm surrounded by trails. Their even in my backyard. I'm at the base of Joshua Tree at the 10 and 62.

Miah
 
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