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tomustang · 11-08-2009, 11:29 PM

I know many people talk about how Ford Escape/Mazda Tributes aren't 4 wheeling capable for **** since there's not a low range, but I've been mildly off roading and find it quite fun. The two weakest points are the alternator is too low and no transfer case. Aftermarket is even worse since no shock/strut is offered, but they do have lift kits for them

So does anyone go off roading?

What kind of ride you got?

What type of roading you do?

Some fun pics, nothing special:

MX5 · 11-08-2009, 11:37 PM

I would love to find some trails around here. I'm sure there are plenty. The Jeep is pretty capable in stock form.

tomustang · 11-08-2009, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MX5

I would love to find some trails around here. I'm sure there are plenty. The Jeep is pretty capable in stock form.

Got some shots?

Kerplunk105 · 11-09-2009, 08:16 AM

As I mentioned in the other thread, I always go to the pine barrens. Never had an issue. We've had several Subaru meets there.

Old Car:

Tires2theSky · 11-09-2009, 11:40 AM

I have an 09 Hummer H3 with 32's....Usually take it up near bloomsburg to my Uncles cabin along alot of the old railroad tracks, or to Trevorton.

MX5 · 11-09-2009, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomustang

Got some shots?

Not since my computer at home crashed. I hope we get some decent snow here soon. That's always fun to tackle in the Jeep.

Hoak · 11-09-2009, 02:39 PM

We go to a state gamelands in Blue Ball PA. The big Cherokee is mine.

Dave 88 A.E · 11-09-2009, 04:32 PM

I really don't go wheelin too often anymore. The stuck pic is a wheeling spot just below sno mountain.

BustedUjoint · 11-09-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomustang

I know many people talk about how Ford Escape/Mazda Tributes aren't 4 wheeling capable for **** since there's not a low range, but I've been mildly off roading and find it quite fun. The two weakest points are the alternator is too low and no transfer case. Aftermarket is even worse since no shock/strut is offered, but they do have lift kits for them

So does anyone go off roading?

What kind of ride you got?

What type of roading you do?

Some fun pics, nothing special:

I know of a few places further up north. But I would not recommend taking this there. It would be coming back in pieces ;)

tomustang · 11-09-2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BustedUjoint

I know of a few places further up north. But I would not recommend taking this there. It would be coming back in pieces ;)

Yeah, that's why I said 'mild'

even how some Escape guys going though water holes is not something I want to do

DriftCrash · 11-11-2009, 12:58 PM

Heres mine, 87 hardbody on 33's and cut fenders. This is up at Trevorton cool place to go, trails seem to be almost endless. Normaly go up there for 3-4 days at a time

PAFirefighter11 · 11-19-2009, 05:02 PM

Centralia wheeling is fun. I will be up there this weekend. I've been there tons of times. Shamokin is quite fun as well! I usually do the NJ Pine Barrens or Rausch Creek.

This is my toy - '97 Jeep Wrangler TJ - 4.0L I6, 5 speed, WAY too much to list right now (at work lol):

My Silverado is my DD/tow rig (Currently at the body shop though) and I've done some incredibly MILD wheeling with it up in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

lownslow95 · 11-19-2009, 05:30 PM

I was just up in Centralia last weekend, but didn't know it got like that. Looks like fun. Wanna sell me one of your trail rigs in a year or so??

PAFirefighter11 · 11-19-2009, 05:49 PM

There is a fun trail that runs from Centralia, through the back woods, along quarry's, and random drop offs, and exits down in Ashland. It's the route I take all the time after I give my "tour" of the area to my friends. Nothing real hardcore as we had a stock YJ and stock TJ handle it no prob. My Silverado though is too wide to fit and would be scratched to hell if I took it back there. There are tons more trails that branch off from there, but I've never been down them before.

lownslow95 · 11-19-2009, 05:53 PM

Yeah, I know where Ashland is. I drove through there not knowing whats around there. Next time I'm up there, even though my truck is 2WD, my buddy and me will see if we can find one of his friends and let us borrow some quads.

PAFirefighter11 · 11-19-2009, 05:56 PM

There are tons of great Quad and dirtbike trails back there. Have fun!!

lownslow95 · 11-19-2009, 06:55 PM

I know, I saw some. I also some douchebag on a quad flip me of for no reason when I went exploring where the coal fires originated. I was like WTF?!?!?

05suby · 11-20-2009, 03:27 AM

i have a wrx and any open field that i find in the middle of nowhere to destroy lol. i want to go somewhere where i can get my car muddy as hell but is flat because im lowered. so i guess the pine barrens for me.

Reds82 · 11-22-2009, 08:46 PM

My cherokee only had it a few weeks and working a lot so I have not got to really play with it yet

DriftCrash · 11-22-2009, 09:04 PM

looks like you should open those wheel wells a little bit

11-08-2009, 11:29 PM	#1
tomustang Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northampton County, Pa Member #1302 iTrader: (0)	Off Roading, What you got, Where you go? I know many people talk about how Ford Escape/Mazda Tributes aren't 4 wheeling capable for **** since there's not a low range, but I've been mildly off roading and find it quite fun. The two weakest points are the alternator is too low and no transfer case. Aftermarket is even worse since no shock/strut is offered, but they do have lift kits for them So does anyone go off roading? What kind of ride you got? What type of roading you do? Some fun pics, nothing special:

11-08-2009, 11:37 PM	#2
MX5 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: E. Brunswick, NJ Member #14964 My Ride: 91 Miata 1.6T iTrader: (0)	I would love to find some trails around here. I'm sure there are plenty. The Jeep is pretty capable in stock form. __________________ I can haz turbo nao? To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-09-2009, 08:16 AM	#4
Kerplunk105 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #1967 My Ride: 2007 Subaru Impreza iTrader: (2)	As I mentioned in the other thread, I always go to the pine barrens. Never had an issue. We've had several Subaru meets there. Old Car: __________________ ~Elizabeth~

11-09-2009, 02:39 PM	#7
Hoak Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lancaster Pennsylvania, USA Member #5656 My Ride: 1998 2.2 RST iTrader: (3)	We go to a state gamelands in Blue Ball PA. The big Cherokee is mine. __________________ Formula101.com

11-09-2009, 04:32 PM	#8
Dave 88 A.E Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Scranton, Pa Member #3154 My Ride: 1988 10th Anniversary RX7, 1985 GSL-SE Widebody RX-7 iTrader: (0)	I really don't go wheelin too often anymore. The stuck pic is a wheeling spot just below sno mountain. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-09-2009, 11:40 AM	#5
Tires2theSky Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Member #10364 My Ride: 11 Audi A4 Stasis Touring Package, 93 Supra SP67 Single iTrader: (0)	I have an 09 Hummer H3 with 32's....Usually take it up near bloomsburg to my Uncles cabin along alot of the old railroad tracks, or to Trevorton.

11-11-2009, 12:58 PM	#11
DriftCrash Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NazoHell, pa Member #6302 My Ride: 89 240sx, 77 280z, 96 F350 iTrader: (0)	Heres mine, 87 hardbody on 33's and cut fenders. This is up at Trevorton cool place to go, trails seem to be almost endless. Normaly go up there for 3-4 days at a time

11-20-2009, 03:27 AM	#18
05suby Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Aston Member #5738 My Ride: 2005 WRX iTrader: (1)	i have a wrx and any open field that i find in the middle of nowhere to destroy lol. i want to go somewhere where i can get my car muddy as hell but is flat because im lowered. so i guess the pine barrens for me. __________________ WFCrew #231 Form > Function Static > Bagged To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. ....GO R.I.P. Sherwood "No Home"

11-22-2009, 08:46 PM	#19
Reds82 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fogelsville Pa Member #10670 My Ride: 1981 Mercury Crappi iTrader: (2)	My cherokee only had it a few weeks and working a lot so I have not got to really play with it yet Last edited by Reds82; 06-27-2010 at 11:40 PM.

11-22-2009, 09:04 PM	#20
DriftCrash Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NazoHell, pa Member #6302 My Ride: 89 240sx, 77 280z, 96 F350 iTrader: (0)	looks like you should open those wheel wells a little bit

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