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    Yep, like TR said many have come and done just fine in stock VXs. Scott (Moncha) is a great example. Just pick your trails wisely and follow someone equally equiped so you can see what lines work. Don't follow me and you will be fine (yep, I'm the guy that usually goes the way they say not to!). Hope you make it...you definately won't regret it.
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    The first two years I went to Moab I was completely stock and did just fine. Like others have said, just pick an easier trail and take it easy. Heck, even on some of the more difficult trails there are usually by-passes to the really hard stuff. I've seen a couple of VX's out there on nearly bald tire and they did just fine.

    We usually get a little convoy together on the Sunday (or is it the Monday) before the meet starts. As people come across the country from the East they pick up other VX's and by the time they get here to Colorado there are usually quite a few VX's cruising down the interstate behind each other. VERY cool sight.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MSHardeman View Post
    I've seen a couple of VX's out there on nearly bald tire and they did just fine.
    Paging PBKid!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MSHardeman View Post
    I've seen a couple of VX's out there on nearly bald tire and they did just fine.
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    Paging PBKid!
    And Travis! (tjh) It was an amazing sight!
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    There's a "Moab checklist" somewhere I've seen on the site...check around for it, gives you tons of info.

    And yes, you can go stock, as all the others have said, and have a great time, AND not destroy your VX. I went stock 1st yr, then just added slightly larger tires, no lift, for the 2nd year, did great. You can skip the harder boulder strewn trails (I do) and still have a fantastic time on many other trails.

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    Kenny posted the best Moab list I've ever seen.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Triathlete View Post
    Paging PBKid!
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    Quote Originally Posted by pbkid View Post
    LOL...I VIVIDLY remember the "kids" first Moab...

    Bald tires, a quart or two low, TOTALLY widdit...

    And by that, I mean reddy to WHEEL!

    MAN, we've ALL got better since then.

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    Don't forget the highly not recommended body half out the window self spotting!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Triathlete View Post
    Don't forget the highly not recommended body half out the window self spotting!
    Go -Go Gadget...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Triathlete View Post
    Don't forget the highly not recommended body half out the window self spotting!
    Somebody HAS to have a picture of this. It really is quite impressive.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    Sez you...
    I think that if the Mayans really had their poop in a group, they would still be around selling trinkets to tourists...
    Au contraire, mon frère!! It ain't me sayin' it!! . I'm just saying that IF the Mayans ARE right, I NEED to go to Moab 2012, since it COULD be our last.

    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    MAN, we've ALL got better since then.
    I couldn't agree more. Moab will quickly learn you a lot of 4x4 tips and tricks, as well as confidence off road. Its an awesome proving ground.

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    Is that how

    Quote Originally Posted by Triathlete View Post
    Yep, like TR said many have come and done just fine in stock VXs. Scott (Moncha) is a great example. Just pick your trails wisely and follow someone equally equiped so you can see what lines work. Don't follow me and you will be fine (yep, I'm the guy that usually goes the way they say not to!). Hope you make it...you definately won't regret it.
    You got in such good shape. Walking to the pay phone to call a tow truck?
    "Take it up with my butt, cuz he's the only one that gives a crap"

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    Nah...I have 3 well used tow straps!
    But my VX has always driven off the trail and home under its own power. Haven't broke anything other than dents in skid plates right wwhere they belong!

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