Equipment Needed Based on Trail Difficulty Rating

 

Keep in mind that the equipment below is in addition to the REQUIRED EQUIPMENT for all runs.

In addition to the equipment below, from time to time a Run Leader also requires SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.

If Special Equipment is REQUIRED the Run Leader will specify it in the Run Announcement.

. 1 .     Near Stock             Front & Rear Tow Attachments. And Required Equipment needed for All Runs.<No Exceptions!!!!

 

  1+   Near Stock              Above plus  AT or MT (All Terrain or Mud Terrain) tires suggested,

 

. 2 .    Near Stock              Above plus, suggest  31” AT or MT tires suggested, suspension lift. Anti-Sway Bar Disconnect Recommended. 

 

. 2+   Slightly Modified      Above plus,, 31” Required 32” Suggested, AT or MT tires Required, Anti-Sway Bar disconnect REQUIRED.

 

. 3  .  Modified                  Above plus, Lift, 1 TAD suggested  (Traction Aiding Device),  32” tires REQUIRED 33” suggested.

 

. 3+   Modified                  Above plus, 33" tires Required, 1 TAD Required, 2 TADs  Suggested. Winch suggested.

 

. 4      Highly Modified     Above plus,  2 TADs strongly suggested, 33” Required, 35” Strongly Recommended. Winch Suggested.

 

. 4+    Highly Modified      Above plus, , 2 TAD Required, 35” or taller Strongly Recommended, Winch Required. Experienced Drivers Only.
Expect some vehicle damage.

 

 . 5     Highly Modified      Highest Difficulty Rating Our Group Attempts
I don’t care what you have, you are likely to break SOMETHING! 

NOTE:
More difficult trails requires Professional Drivers and Highly Customized Vehicles or the ability to laugh at vehicle damage and possible personal injury.

 

Trail Ratings are very subjective and the difficulty of a trail can change from time to time due to many factors including weather, erosion, amount of use as well as modifications to the trail by people.  We try to accurately describe the difficulty of a trail but sometimes we are surprised.  Drivers should always be aware of their skill limitations and the limitations of their equipment. Keep in mind that vehicle damage or injury can occur at any time on any trail.  Whenever a driver feels in danger he/she should immediately ask for help.  It is always easier to put a strap on a vehicle or guide a vehicle over a dangerous obstacle than to repair a vehicle that was damaged unnecessarily. There is no shame in asking for help.

 

Note:           A Traction Aiding Device (TAD) may be any type including:
A full time locker, limited slip (posi), Tru-trac, ARB, OX Lock or any other mechanism  that prevents wheel spin when one wheel loses traction.

 

Vehicles that arrive for a Run without the equipment specified for the Run Difficulty Rating MAY BE allowed to proceed at the Leader’s discretion.  However, if the vehicle repeatedly delays the Group because of inadequate equipment, the Leader may ask the driver to discontinue participation.