Preping for off-road

[Triathlete]

A lot also depends on the trails you plan to run. If you stick to easier trails a stock vx is just fine. Maybe some a/t tires for better grip ( Jack aka PBKid ran bald street tires his first year out).
If you want to experience the harder trails you can always find an open seat.

[VX KAT]

A lot also depends on the trails you plan to run. If you stick to easier trails a stock vx is just fine. Maybe some a/t tires for better grip ( Jack aka PBKid ran bald street tires his first year out).
If you want to experience the harder trails you can always find an open seat.

As a stock height VXer (WITH 285/60-18s that raised the VX a little) that's done Moab 5 times in my VX, I've seen the "easier" trails significantly decline in condition and definitely went UP in difficulty level. Many others completely agreed. (Top of the World comes to mind!!!)

I have to say some skid plates (like the trooper ones) are a VERY VERY important idea. I scrapped the living crap out of my undercarriage and thank gawd for my full Kilby skids.....and even with that I managed to scrap a little area unprotected, and also completely mangled my lower control arm....and I'm NOT THAT BAD of an off road driver....so I'd recommend some protection...especially for Pearl!


I plan on coming in '15, can't wait to "meet" Pearl!