Newby in SC

[fins59]

So Im completly new to off-road. Any must haves before trying to get too dirty? Besides a fully functioning vehicle. I purchased a 2000 4Runner SR5 with only 120??? miles. Everything checks out and it runs great.

Fwiw. I'm considering going to URE and doing the offroad training. Seeing as how learning to drive offroad is gonna be rather important too.

 

[AlphaEcho2k5]

So Im completly new to off-road. Any must haves before trying to get too dirty? Besides a fully functioning vehicle. I purchased a 2000 4Runner SR5 with only 120??? miles. Everything checks out and it runs great.

Fwiw. I'm considering going to URE and doing the offroad training. Seeing as how learning to drive offroad is gonna be rather important too.

Welcome, I'm originally from Spartanburg, SC.

 

[Speedy Gomez]

:welcome: to T4R.ORG!

 

[superman3043]

So Im completly new to off-road. Any must haves before trying to get too dirty? Besides a fully functioning vehicle. I purchased a 2000 4Runner SR5 with only 120??? miles. Everything checks out and it runs great.

Fwiw. I'm considering going to URE and doing the offroad training. Seeing as how learning to drive offroad is gonna be rather important too.

:welcome: Must haves? 4WD helps. Good tires are important. Enjoy!

 

[fins59]

Must haves? 4WD helps. Good tires are important. Enjoy!

4WD, check.
Good tires, eh, I've seen better but still plenty o life. And they're ATs too.
Enjoy, I sure hope to.

Was just thinking realistically, what would yall not hit the trail without? Remember I'm starting from scratch. So I got a long ways to go.

 

[superman3043]

Was just thinking realistically, what would yall not hit the trail without? Remember I'm starting from scratch. So I got a long ways to go.

The first time I wheeled URE, it was in what a lot would have considered too nice of a vehicle to be out there. With 20" wheels, A/T tires and a spacer lift and zero experience.

To me the most important things you'll want are:

1) A trail buddy and or spotter. Preferably one that knows what they're doing.

2) Ground clearance would be ideal depending on what you get yourself in to.

3) The balls to do it.

4) The brains to keep you in check and keep you from doing something stupid.

Use your head and you'll be fine. Having somebody with experience show you the ropes in invaluable. If you're in the upstate, I'd recommend taking the short ride over to check out Skip at Gulches ORV. He and his guides are the best and will teach you a lot about what your vehicle is capable of. Shorter ride than URE to you and they're open year round where as URE is shut down for the season. Hope that helps. LMK if you have any questions and stay tuned to my build for upcoming local rides in the Carolina's.

 

[momo.75]

Welcome to T4R.ORG!....:hatsoff: