MOAB 'ZuZoo VXI - May 2014: 5/12/14 - 5/16/14

[JAMAS]

There are actually some very scenic trails in Moab that are basically dirt roads. As far as any of the other trails even though they can be done by stock VXs there is still always a chance of damage...even in the easiest of trails. But that said, if you have the chance to go...GO! It's a great experience. You will have a ton of fun with a lot of great people. You will find no shortage of open seats and invites to ride along...you may become the camera guy in exchange though

I am definitely going. And I will sort out the drive vs. ride choice when it presents itself. I am definitely looking forward to it. I figure I have to do it at least once in the time that I own the vehicross. It feels like a pilgrimage

[VX KAT]

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My 2 cents....Since many have expressed desire (like Mark just did), to go on some easier trails, I suggest LA SAL MOUNTAIN. That was very pleasant, and since it was at elevation, and had trees, it was a bit cooler, which is always welcome when it's 90+ in Moab. Or 7 MILE RIM, that trail was also very mild and extremely scenic! The group hasn't gone on either of these for about 3 years.



Even some of the "easier" trails have one or two obstacles that can cause scrapping.

These are all taken on Fins&Things and HellsRevenge. both considered VERY doable for stock VXs.

It's pretty hard to get down these 2 slides w/o scrapping the front lower cladding, at my stock height + slightly bigger tires, because you end up sliding down it, even with full brakes. I've scraped every time (done it like 5 times now).
Dave is lifted and didn't scrape.





SIDE VIEW



DAVE DIDN'T SCRAPE AT ALL



OTHER CHALLENGING OBSTACLE FOR STOCK:



VT_MAVERICK COMING DOWN IT -CAN'T RECALL IF HE SCRAPPED OR NOT



DAVE SCRAPPED THE HECK OUT OF HIS HITCH COMING DOWN, BUT HE HAS A MUCH LONGER WHEELBASE.
I HAD MY 18" SUPERBUMPER ON AND IT SCRAPPED BADLY COMING DOWN THIS EVEN AT A SHARP ANGLE. ACTUALLY TILTED ENTIRE HITCH UPWARD A TAD. DO NOT USE SUPERBUMPER ON THIS OBSTACLE.





HERE I'M "HIGH-CENTERED" ON A ROCK, (BALANCING ON MY OLD TROOPER SKID PLATE), MONCHA CAME AND PUSHED ME A LITTLE TO GET ME OFF










FAIRLY COMMON SCRAPPING ON GAS TANK & SHIELD:




LA SAL MOUNTAIN:













7 MILE RIM:

[vt_maverick]

VT_MAVERICK COMING DOWN IT -CAN'T RECALL IF HE SCRAPPED OR NOT

I didn't scrape any of my cladding on either of the two trails I did. But I'm running 1.5" coil spacers and a slight TB crank, plus tires that are 1" taller. I did scrape my front tow hooks (I have the down-facing Trooper ones with the rope clips) and my Kilby plates a few times but nothing serious. Can't recall whether I hit the gas tank plate but I don't think so. And I'm almost positive that I didn't hit the sliders or diff guard.

That said there was discussion after last year to the effect that some of the trails are deteriorating and are somewhat rougher than in previous years when many of them were deemed "just fine" for stock VX's. My recommendation to a stock VX'er looking for a little cheap insurance would be to pick up a set of Trooper plates at a local junkyard and spend $35 on a pair of 1.5" Daystar spacers. You (or your friend - thanks again Billy) can attach the plates, install the spacers, and crank the torsion bars in your driveway. Taller tires are good too, but those might be more $$$ than some are willing to spend on top of the journey.

[ND92]

I'm hoping this year it might be possible to follow Stefan down from Alberta.

Yes sir, if im going this year that is. Im going to book my room sometime this week just in case and if I cant make it then ill pass the room on to someone else.

That said there was discussion after last year to the effect that some of the trails are deteriorating and are somewhat rougher than in previous years when many of them were deemed "just fine" for stock VX's.

HAHAHAHA yeah like I was told Kane Creek Canyon was doable. Almost slipping off the side of the cliff because the other routes were too washed out for a stock vx to get up. Bending my drivers A-arm and pushing the frame sliders into the body were just the easy things that needed fixing. But the middle part of the trail was nice and easy. This year I think it should be, if you have a doubt that a trail might be bad, take a lifted vx.

[VX KAT]

same with Top of The World! Totally doable in 2010, by 2012 it was just a rock and ledge mine field, would destroy the undercarriage of a non-lifted VX...I had the Kilby's and OMG did they take a beating! Thank gawd for the Kilby's!

[tysamigo]

Will there be anyone at Moab with a VX with turbo/super charger?