Im heading out this sunday to meet up with you guys for some 4x4 action, and dont wanna fuck up.
I was wondering…
Whats needed/required when going offroading/mudding?
Do i have to lower the psi in the tires for better handling or leave it alone?
Are there any local shops that sell offroading/mudding stuff here in Buffalo?
BTW,Im driving a 96 4runner w/ stock suspension and 265-75 tires on a 15"wheel.
Thanks Guys,
JoJo
You don’t need to air down unless you’re rock climbing. It makes the tires softer so they can better conform to rock surfaces for better traction.
If you’re going to Tift (I think I read that you guys were somewhere) you really don’t need anything special. It’d be hard to get a stock vehicle really stuck there.
Anytime you go offroading though, you should have a first aid kit, tow straps, spare tire, hand tools, CB or cell phone, and a hi-lift jack is a wonderful tool (they cost about $50). Also, NEVER GO ALONE. Make sure a friend comes with you in another vehicle.
When you say you’re looking for a shop that sells offroading/mudding stuff, what exactly are you looking for?
^^thanks for replying…
So far i have hand tools, jack, spare tire and well thats all i have…lol
Im heading to sears and harbor freight in a bit to see if i can get a nice tow strap.
As for an offroading/mudding shop, im looking for winches, tires,wheels, suspension, anything that has to do with off road. Im looking to upgrading my tires to 33" and 3" lift in January, so im looking for local shops that sells all that stuff, so i dont have to order it online.
The only shop locally that I know of is Jim Deans offroad center, but I wouldn’t touch them with a 10 foot pole. I’ve had some VERY BAD experiences with them. I now order ALL my parts online. 99.9% of the time it’s cheaper and quicker online anyway. Shop around and you can find some great deals. For instance, I found a 8000# Mile Marker winch w/ roller fairlead online for $389 delivered. They’re normally about $600.
The only parts I’ve bought locally recently were my tires. I got BFG MT 33x10.50-R15’s from Southtowns Tireman in Colden for $140 a piece mounted and balanced.
well stock is fine…just dont get over confident in ur vehicles ability
Nice… Thats an awesome deal.
pics?
Here it is this past spring with the winch and tires installed…and that is some very good advice from MaximaSE98. If you’re ever unsure of something or a situation, err on the side of caution or ask for help from someone more experienced.
Jim Deans isn’t horrible. Just research first.
United Offroad is on Rt 5 in Clarence. Ask for Matt, tell him Jack (99 F250 V10) sent you.
Anything you do, you should do yourself. When it breaks you can fix it, when it comes loose, you can tighten it. Cause it will. Tires are the most important.
BTW - I was working on some stuff yesterday after we finished my buddy’s truck.
Sweet shop huh? :snky:
Just fixing some running board brackets is all… 
From:
To:
They were really shitty, and now not so much.
sweet. Thanks guys. I’ll fo sho’ hit em up…lol
and Jack… Thats a bad ass truck. TTU
tow chains and a buddy r the best in my book. that way if u get stuck u can get out and if for some reason u cant get out with the one truck u have a way to get home to regroup.
Downforce Y0!
down on tift there is no need for much major mods i dunno if u have 4x4 or not but most places you really dont NEED it it just makes life easier.
but as long as u have a buddie you’re safe
i know…I just got back from there… lol…
Pics coming soon.
hell all i got in my truck is a spare driveshaft and front 4x4 hub some tools that i know ill need some chains and straps my cb and always a extra pack of cigs just in case
you forgot coffee… lol
It gets cold outhere.