words of advice to yourself...

[RogueJeepr]

Dont break it or roll , I have to get to work monday.

 

[benjy]

Some of the best wheeling trips are when things don't go according to plan. Don't sweat the small stuff.

 

[Herzog]

Some of the best wheeling trips are when things don't go according to plan. Don't sweat the small stuff.

Very much. I agree with this.

 

[Johnny Quest]

back in college, our one rule for going wheelin was:
"if you have anywhere to be in the next 24 hours, dont go wheelin"

other rules that I live by:
know your limits
know your rigs limits
know how to fix your rig when you exceed its limits
know who to call when you exceed your rigs limits and your mechanical knowledge
ignore ther cameras, you'll end up regretting whatever you think you can do
dont drink on the trail; save it for the campfire
theres no shame in taking a strap/cable
stay on the trail
when you're trying something potentially dumb, get everyone else out of the vehicle

 

[LT.]

It's okay to go wheeling with folks who are better at it than you.
When wheeling, take it easy and enjoy the scenery. That is one of the reasons we go.
It's okay to wheel with folks who have bigger rigs than you. (If you are stuck chances are they can get you out)
While out on the trail with a group, figure out who is good at it and listen to them.
Always listen to your spotter. They can see much more of what is going on than you can.

LT.

 

[Herzog]

[edit: my post was off-track from the thread title]
It's OK to back down from an obstacle. Especially if it's an optional one and it means that I don't have to drag your ass out. I back down often...

 

[I Lean]

It's OK to back down from an obstacle. Especially if it's an optional one and it means that I don't have to drag your ass out. I back down often...

Along with this: Don't be too proud to take a strap on something you can't make. It's FAR better than holding up everyone behind you, or breaking.

 

[zukijames]

Some of the best wheeling trips are when things don't go according to plan. Don't sweat the small stuff.

Flopping isn't that bad.
Tire plugs are good.
When possible: build at full bump.
Don't buy cheap upholstery.
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.
Balance is happiness.
Replace it with better stuff.
Simple works.
Check your electrical.
Wheeling is more fun if your oil pan doesn't leak.
Fix that dang death wobble.
You can never have enough electric in the garage.
Hippies always break stuff.

these are great!

i would like to add for me.. bump it about 2 seconds before i think i need to.. (although that might change with with a v8 not a 1.3 liter)

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Lately I have been fishing a lot and each time I go I say I will stop after fishing the next deep pool. Well, this usually turns into 3 or 4 deep pools and an hour or two later and an upset wife when I get home. I used to fault my dad for the same thing when we were younger and now I am doing it, so I need to heed my own advice and be home when I say I will.

As for wheeling, I learned the hard way to not go alone after getting stuck numerous times when I first bought the Jeep 13 years ago.






I'm on my way out the door to go fishing right now....

 

[Spork]

I've learned pretty quick what a small world it is, you may not have seen someone for 10 years but you're bound to run across them again somewhere. It doesn't hurt to lend a hand or offer assistance.

 

[sixstringsteve]

bump it about 2 seconds before i think i need to.

That's a really good one! I definitely need to heed this advice more. And when I'm spotting, my drivers need to heed it too.

 

[Cody]

There is never enough money to do it right ....but there always seems to be money to do it over again.

 

[UFAB]

Nothing is more important than seat time..

 

[LT.]

There is never enough money to do it right ....but there always seems to be money to do it over again.

Ain't that the truth!

LT.

 

[proskier101]

wear a condom.

 

[rondo]

here's advice i tell myself (but it's terrible advice)
...keep the 4banger, it's a great engine! it's already in there, and you can't afford a V8
...now that your jeep is "done", you should tear it apart and start over with a buggy heh heh heh no, a 1944 GPW buggy yeah heh heh

 

[jentzschman]

Dont break it or roll , I have to get to work monday.

Exactly!

Some of the best wheeling trips are when things don't go according to plan. Don't sweat the small stuff.

 

[clfrnacwby]

1. We will be old and crotchety soon -- get our kids involved in the sport, they will thank us someday
2. Good drivers are meticulous and spend hours finding the "right" line -- great drivers follow their spotter
3. Build a rig that can go where YOU want to go -- not were others want you to go

 

[glockman]

There is never enough money to do it right ....but there always seems to be money to do it over again.

I really need to pay more attention to this one. Not just money but time.

All inspiring advice though. I think I'll go wheelin now.


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[mbryson]

wear a condom.

good advice