02-19-2015, 04:20 PM
Man that trip to Flagpole looks and sounds like it got sketchy, but at least you guys made it up the alternative way! For the record, when I went up to Flagpole when it wasn’t snowy/icy, we passed a brand new Ford Explorer coming down and it was doing fine (not even close to getting pinstripes down the side). There’s only a few parts where a big, heavy SUV will have a few issues with trail width and clearance angles.
Can’t speak on the advice because I’m still too young and dumb, but I always put my eggs in one basket with projects. Although if I had the extra cash and space to keep a DD, hind-sighted me would have bought a 2005 Jeep LJ and then a nice(ish) car to DD. The thought of breaking something on a trail and relying on my Jeep to DD is pretty freaky and holds me back a bit (which may be good).
Can’t speak on the advice because I’m still too young and dumb, but I always put my eggs in one basket with projects. Although if I had the extra cash and space to keep a DD, hind-sighted me would have bought a 2005 Jeep LJ and then a nice(ish) car to DD. The thought of breaking something on a trail and relying on my Jeep to DD is pretty freaky and holds me back a bit (which may be good).
2014 JKUR
Tube doors, 9500lb winch, Onboard Air System, CB, sPod, AEV 2.5” lift
Tube doors, 9500lb winch, Onboard Air System, CB, sPod, AEV 2.5” lift