| Author | Message | ||
     Jordan Zadwick (Fade_to_black) New Member Username: Fade_to_black Post Number: 5 Registered: 06-2003 |
Well, I have a 2000 Disco (completely stock) and I am going to be taking it offroad for the first time this weekend. It is mainly some East Texas Dirt and Mud and some hills. Do you guys have any tips on offroading in a Disco. I would appreciate it, thanks! | ||
| Joey (Joey4420) Senior Member Username: Joey4420 Post Number: 314 Registered: 04-2003 |
Make sure you go with someone else  If you don't have a vehicle to get you out if you get in a tight spot you will not like any of the fun that you may have experienced. Go as slow as possible and as fast a necessary....at least I think that is how it goes. At least take some extra food and water if nothing else. | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Dweb Lounge Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 2062 Registered: 02-2002 |
Remember the buddy system. | ||
| Chris Browne (Chris_browne) Senior Member Username: Chris_browne Post Number: 384 Registered: 02-2003 |
Tips are in their thousands and include Don't go alone or without recovery points, and the kit to use them with, or the knowledge on their proper use. Decent tires not street tires Tons of water (a gallon a day is smart move) | ||
| Eugene (Eugene) Member Username: Eugene Post Number: 96 Registered: 02-2003 |
Make sure you have at least one recovery strap and shackle. (The more the better.) Know where your recovery points are. As slow as possible, as fast as necessary. Bring extra food and water. If you have stock tires, you may want to air down for the trails. Bring a tire pressure gauge and a portable air compressor. First aid kits are helpful in the wilderness. If you are going in a group (highly recommended), having a CB or handheld radio helps. Have fun! | ||
| Jordan Zadwick (Fade_to_black) New Member Username: Fade_to_black Post Number: 6 Registered: 06-2003 |
I am going to be going with one of my friends (he has an Exterra), I know there is a recovery point on the front, but what is the best in the rear. I am definitely taking some recovery straps, it is my friends families land and they have tractors and bulldozers to pull us out as long as we aren't too deep in the woods. We should have some handheld radios. I think he has a portableair compressor, alhtough I may pick one up to keep with me anyway. I do have the stock tires... Thanks again guys for the quick responses, I am proud to be a Rover owner... The question is, how much do you think I will need to help recover him in his Exterra... ;) | ||
| Eugene (Eugene) Member Username: Eugene Post Number: 97 Registered: 02-2003 |
Jordan, If you have a tow hitch on the back, get a receiver mounted shackle. You can probably find one at any local off-road or tractor shop. They run about $30-60 depending on how fancy you get. -Eugene | ||
| Jordan Zadwick (Fade_to_black) New Member Username: Fade_to_black Post Number: 7 Registered: 06-2003 |
I do have a two hitch, I will try to pick one up. I was thinking about it anyway as I may also take my 4 wheeler out there... Thanks | ||
| Andy Thoma (Andythoma) Senior Member Username: Andythoma Post Number: 477 Registered: 01-2003 |
Let people know where your going and when your suppose to return. Make sure they know where your trail head is at and if possible the name of the trail. | ||
| Mike (Mikem) Member Username: Mikem Post Number: 56 Registered: 02-2003 |
Don't use the front recovery point! It's a tie down point and not very strong. There isn't a good front recovery point on the D2. Think about what you are doing and don't let your ego destroy your truck. Have fun! | ||
| Jordan Zadwick (Fade_to_black) New Member Username: Fade_to_black Post Number: 8 Registered: 06-2003 |
I am a pretty cautious guy, I for sure will put my myself and my truck first, before some stupid maneuver, I am just excited about finally getting to go. If there isn't a good front recovery point on the D2's what is the best place besides the weak tow hook... Also, what do you guys think for tire pressures for the stock tires? | ||
| Robert Pate (Racerx) New Member Username: Racerx Post Number: 21 Registered: 08-2003 |
Jordan its just East Texas. Go have fun, the worst thing is you get stuck in the mud. Ok so you walk a few miles and get the tractor. I grew up in Texas and now live in Phoenix. Out here you need to plan for the worst. The water food leting people know where you are going ect. Out here you can just pull off the road and start driving. Not like in Texas with all the private land. Any way have fun. Get your truck dirty and send some pictures. | ||
| micky dee (Kincangokicker) Member Username: Kincangokicker Post Number: 91 Registered: 06-2003 |
get a skid plat to protect the vunerable steering rod. cause if you hit something as it hangs low its going to break. | ||
| Rick Neff (Lostinboston) Member Username: Lostinboston Post Number: 69 Registered: 06-2003 |
If anything breaks, its just your trucks way of letting you know it wants something better. if you have a brush bar there should be 2 tabs down low. They're not great, but if your stuck they can get you out. I used them for a while and never had a problem. -Rick | ||
| Roger M (Ciscowiz) Member Username: Ciscowiz Post Number: 86 Registered: 02-2003 |
I will be at Barnwell (Gilmer, TX) on the 25th October. Come join. We have lots of LR stockers go with us. http://www.texasrovers.org/dfw/10-25-03.htm Rog | ||
| Jordan Zadwick (Fade_to_black) New Member Username: Fade_to_black Post Number: 9 Registered: 06-2003 |
hey guys, sorry it has taken so long to post again. Well, I got back. These trucks are amazing, went through a shallow lake, tons of mud and sand and didn't get stuck once, and my Rover is completely stock! Had lots of fun! Thanks you guys for the links to texas rovers, I would definitely like to join. I have had my Rover since June and have been meaning to join since. I will deinfitly see about Barnwell this weekend if I can free up some time. My company is ghosting 865 computer this week for Fort Worth ISD, so things are pretty hectic, but if I can get some time I would love to go. |
