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Ha!! title for attention but look at how these moms in jean shorts tackled the Rubicon in stock, street tired pos jeeps back in the day. Goes to show we all stress about a bunch of unnecessary s$%t when it comes to off-roading (tire tread, tire size, UCAs, long arms, lockers, etc, etc).

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Ha!! title for attention but look at how these moms in jean shorts tackled the Rubicon in stock, street tired pos jeeps back in the day. Goes to show we all stress about a bunch of unnecessary s$%t when it comes to off-roading (tire tread, tire size, UCAs, long arms, lockers, etc, etc).


They're probably not showing all the times they get stuck...

Also those Jeeps have crawl gears, short-wheel bases and 4WD. That foundation goes a long way, and while I agree some off-road "accessories" arent always needed, good AT or MT tires are pretty essential for most..
 

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I still maintain the most essential off road gear is only 6 inches wide and weighs in at 8 lbs and sits between your ears. A good brain (experience and knowledge) will get you further than a locker in most cases.
 


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I still maintain the most essential off road gear is only 6 inches wide and weighs in at 8 lbs and sits between your ears. A good brain (experience and knowledge) will get you further than a locker in most cases.
That and actually listening to your spotter.
 

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actually like watching Dirt Every Day...some of the clapped out stuff they get and build and then run on black-diamond trails is scary, brave and entertaining :)
 

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I still maintain the most essential off road gear is only 6 inches wide and weighs in at 8 lbs and sits between your ears. A good brain (experience and knowledge) will get you further than a locker in most cases.
I have to admit, until you said between your ears I thought that was going a different direction.
 

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I have to admit, until you said between your ears I thought that was going a different direction.
I said 6" and 8lbs not 9" and 12 lbs....
 

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They're probably not showing all the times they get stuck...

Also those Jeeps have crawl gears, short-wheel bases and 4WD. That foundation goes a long way, and while I agree some off-road "accessories" arent always needed, good AT or MT tires are pretty essential for most..
 
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