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the ultimate wheeling machine is NOT a JEEP

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Johnny_P wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:16 am
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How'd the Z71 handle it?
Pretty solid. It was lifted 2.5" so it had about the same ground clearance as the ZR2's. The only time it struggled was on some rock climbs where the front locker (on ZR2) made a big difference. He had to chose a different (easier) line than the rest of us, but he still got through everything with the rest of us.
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Detroit wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 10:03 am
Johnny_P wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:16 am

How'd the Z71 handle it?
Pretty solid. It was lifted 2.5" so it had about the same ground clearance as the ZR2's. The only time it struggled was on some rock climbs where the front locker (on ZR2) made a big difference. He had to chose a different (easier) line than the rest of us, but he still got through everything with the rest of us.
They have a G80 rear right? I'd think that would scramble up just about anything in 4 low. Was he getting bounced around notably more than his gold-shock-equipped brethren?
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:55 am the ultimate wheeling machine is NOT a JEEP

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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:55 am the ultimate wheeling machine is NOT a JEEP

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Incorrect, the ultimate wheeling machine is the one that gets you out wheeling.
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Detroit wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 10:06 am
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:55 am the ultimate wheeling machine is NOT a JEEP

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Yep, there is only one right way to do things, thats my way

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Johnny_P wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 10:05 am
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Pretty solid. It was lifted 2.5" so it had about the same ground clearance as the ZR2's. The only time it struggled was on some rock climbs where the front locker (on ZR2) made a big difference. He had to chose a different (easier) line than the rest of us, but he still got through everything with the rest of us.
They have a G80 rear right? I'd think that would scramble up just about anything in 4 low. Was he getting bounced around notably more than his gold-shock-equipped brethren?
Yep, Z71 has the G80 rear. It got up most, but on steep rocky stuff with ledges or lose rocks to get over, the front spun bad...while ours went over with minimal drama. What we did was an extreme case, though...the Z71 is probably fine for 90% of wheeling for most.

The shocks made the biggest difference when we were hammering the dirt roads on the way to the trail. We were motoring at like 35-40mph, and he'd jump on the 2-way yelling at us to slow down "I'M GOING TO BOUNCE OFF THE ROAD!!!".

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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:55 am the ultimate wheeling machine is NOT a JEEP

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All trolling bullshit aside.
One of these would be epic as fuck to take wheelin'
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Apex wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 10:07 am
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:55 am the ultimate wheeling machine is NOT a JEEP

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Incorrect, the ultimate wheeling machine is the one that gets you out wheeling.
:dat:

That's what's so neat about the hobby. You see all kinds of stuff out there, and it's rarely fancy. Our ZR2's are the fanciest in most cases by far. The people that spend the most money mall crawl. All you need is 4x4 and a sense of adventure to get out there.
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Melon wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 10:17 am
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:55 am the ultimate wheeling machine is NOT a JEEP

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All trolling bullshit aside.
One of these would be epic as fuck to take wheelin'
Oh for sure...if you had a trailer to tow it to the trail with.

That's the problem with these dedicated rigs. They're only good at one thing. It's like that with any automotive hobby.

And I bet my truck would go most places this thing would, just requires a bit more skill
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Melon wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 10:17 am
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:55 am the ultimate wheeling machine is NOT a JEEP

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All trolling bullshit aside.
One of these would be epic as fuck to take wheelin'
I was actually being somewhat serious on that post. They really are the tool for the job. (if you need a street legal thing)

to bad its terrible at literally everything else.
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Detroit wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 10:14 am
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They have a G80 rear right? I'd think that would scramble up just about anything in 4 low. Was he getting bounced around notably more than his gold-shock-equipped brethren?
Yep, Z71 has the G80 rear. It got up most, but on steep rocky stuff with ledges or lose rocks to get over, the front spun bad...while ours went over with minimal drama. What we did was an extreme case, though...the Z71 is probably fine for 90% of wheeling for most.

The shocks made the biggest difference when we were hammering the dirt roads on the way to the trail. We were motoring at like 35-40mph, and he'd jump on the 2-way yelling at us to slow down "I'M GOING TO BOUNCE OFF THE ROAD!!!".

:lolol:
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:lolol:
Do I smell a new :csb: ?
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[user not found] wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 4:29 pm
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Do I smell a new :csb: ?
We never had one.
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[user not found] wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 4:29 pm
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Do I smell a new :csb: ?
We never had one.
I know. Time for that to be fixed.
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Detroit wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 4:38 pm
I know. Time for that to be fixed.
Might as well, after adding :minivan: and :wasteful:
:yesth: :doit:
It will get use around here for sure! :lol:
:wap: Where are these mangos?
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:minivan: is a :notsure: add. Only Brad will use it.

But :csb: is :fuckyeah:
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Detroit wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 7:52 pm :minivan: is a :notsure: add. Only Brad will use it.

But :csb: is :fuckyeah:
:minivan: :minivan: :minivan:
:minivan: ... :aintcare: ... :minivan:
:minivan: :minivan: :minivan:
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I can't tell the difference between :minivan: and :turboyaris:
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Detroit wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 7:52 pm :minivan: is a :notsure: add. Only Brad will use it.

But :csb: is :fuckyeah:
:dat:
Agreed on both counts.
:wap: Where are these mangos?
Detroit wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:19 pm I don't understand anything anymore.
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troyguitar wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:34 pm I can't tell the difference between :minivan: and :turboyaris:
:notsure:
:wap: Where are these mangos?
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troyguitar wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:34 pm I can't tell the difference between :minivan: and :turboyaris:
:notsure:
An egg is an egg.
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troyguitar wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 11:05 pm
wap wrote:
:notsure:
An egg is an egg.
Chicken egg vs ostrich egg :doe:
:wap: Where are these mangos?
Detroit wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:19 pm I don't understand anything anymore.
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troyguitar wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 11:05 pm
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:notsure:
An egg is an egg.
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troyguitar wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:34 pm I can't tell the difference between :minivan: and :turboyaris:
:minivan: and :microvan: :trollface:
wap wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 11:08 pm
Chicken egg vs ostrich egg :doe:
none of this is wrong
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