Stuck

[Riff Raff]

The very first rule of 4-wheeling is: "When in doubt; check it out".
The second rule of 4-wheeling is: "Pick the appropriate line of travel".

It would have been a good idea to get out on foot and examine the condition of the soil before attempting to cross with the heavy VX. In addition; with as much extra shoulder room you had on the trail, it would have been smart to "stradle" the trail tracks with one set of tires on the middle crown and the other set of tires on the firm grassy shoulder. Lesson learned.

Contrary to Peanut Butter Kid's advice; your scenario of being stuck in the mud is a prime example of why a "high-lift" jack would be absolutely worthless, as the high-lift jack would simply bury itself deeper into the mud immediately upon jacking. The very best jack used for muddy situations is the famous "Inflatable Exhaust Air-Jack" that has high flotation capability and a wide footprint enabling it to still lift up the vehicle. A simple "come-a-long" can be used in lieu of a winch.

[Triathlete]

If you haven't been on the recieving end of a tow strap/winch...you haven't been 4 wheeling!

[pbkid]

The very first rule of 4-wheeling is: "When in doubt; check it out".

It would have been a good idea to get out on foot and examine the condition of the soil before attempting to cross with the heavy VX. In addition; with as much extra shoulder room you had on the trail, it would have been smart to "strattle" the trail tracks with one set of tires on the middle crown and the other set of tires on the firm grassy shoulder. Lesson learned.

Contrary to Peanut Butter Kid's advice; your scenario of being stuck in the mud is a prime example of why a "high-lift" jack would be absolutely worthless, as the high-lift jack would simply bury itself deeper into the mud immediately upon jacking. The very best jack used for muddy situations is the famous "Inflatable Exhaust Air-Jack" that has high flotation capability and a wide footprint enabling it to still lift up the vehicle.

lol, there you go, advertising for other people again

and actually when i mention having a hi-lift for this situation it isnt for jacking the VX up..as that would do NOTHING for someone stuck, just get their tire straight up in the air, you need to move forward or backward...
which a hi-lift can help you with , there are 2 attachment points on a high lift, so it can be used as a manual winch

like to see your inflatable jack pull you out of something

sorry for the

[Gussie2000]

I don't know you guys,but slutty's Vx looks like "FISH IN THE WATER"...very happy.LOL

And yes,never trust your eye when it comes to mud,it's very tricky,specially when it looks that dry.

When i used to rally i always carried a long wood stick,like 3.5 foot & use it in this kind of condition to veriify how dry is it & more importantly how deep ( Unless you are willing to get your leg into the mud )

[handeeman]

I hope crotchrocket doesn't see this post. He woulda said what ya did wrong was not sending the Ms. out to test the depth first.

[Gussie2000]

I hope crotchrocket doesn't see this post. He woulda said what ya did wrong was not sending the Ms. out to test the depth first.

LOL you wanna say Ms crotchrocket better don;t read this one