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r0nin89 · 03-07-2009, 02:39 PM

If I were you I'd stay away from holes in Lacy and Sarco if you've heard of those spots. Every year us kids feel the need to out-do each other and build bigger and bigger trucks and every year the wholes get deeper and deeper as said. This is the reason I dont like mud too much. I'm on 36in Super Swamper TSL's with a 4" lift and I've had water in my cab before. 44in Tires are not uncommon anymore and the ruts even less uncommon.

As for the cold water on the hot engine I've always wondered if it could ever cause damage. Alas being a dumb kid I just said F it and nothing bad has ever come of it.

On the 4lo topic. The best uses of 4lo are A) Pulling something B) Good down hill control on a surface where the brakes would lock you up and slide C) Uphill climbs where you have traction D) Rockcrawling (doubt you'll ever see rocks in NJ though). I use 4lo all the time when I wheel simply because its ridiculously low and in my truck 4lo + granny gear equals gobs and gobs of torque.

Just some general tips would be:
If you think the hole is deep, chances are its deeper. Back half way in first theres no motor back there to hydrolock.

Getting stuck sucks but it happens. Have good pull points FRONT AND REAR. A hitch with a pintle hook in it is the best removable method for the rear. The front is a real toss up but is definitely necessary. If you dont put fronts on you'll get to a point where you'll say "Damn it this would be 1000x easier if I could pull from the front."

Bigger is NOT better. I still regret lifting my truck so much. I'd love to have it lifted an inch on 34in tires but you cant really go backwards. Your front suspension is independent. Not really ideal for off road but is totally usable. I had an IFS truck and from experience don't ever let anyone tell you cranking the torsion(idk if that truck is torsion of coil) bars for lift is ok. Also dont waste your time and blow a lot of money of whats know as a bracket lift 4"-6" it makes your frame and front suspension weaker.

If your going to lift it put on a leveling kit and some 30x9.5s or 31's BFG AT's and MT's are both a good choice for the road and so are Goodyear MTR's.

Have fun and stay away from jeepers :P

03-07-2009, 02:39 PM	#14
r0nin89 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Point Pleasant Posts: 1,809 iTrader: (0)	If I were you I'd stay away from holes in Lacy and Sarco if you've heard of those spots. Every year us kids feel the need to out-do each other and build bigger and bigger trucks and every year the wholes get deeper and deeper as said. This is the reason I dont like mud too much. I'm on 36in Super Swamper TSL's with a 4" lift and I've had water in my cab before. 44in Tires are not uncommon anymore and the ruts even less uncommon. As for the cold water on the hot engine I've always wondered if it could ever cause damage. Alas being a dumb kid I just said F it and nothing bad has ever come of it. On the 4lo topic. The best uses of 4lo are A) Pulling something B) Good down hill control on a surface where the brakes would lock you up and slide C) Uphill climbs where you have traction D) Rockcrawling (doubt you'll ever see rocks in NJ though). I use 4lo all the time when I wheel simply because its ridiculously low and in my truck 4lo + granny gear equals gobs and gobs of torque. Just some general tips would be: If you think the hole is deep, chances are its deeper. Back half way in first theres no motor back there to hydrolock. Getting stuck sucks but it happens. Have good pull points FRONT AND REAR. A hitch with a pintle hook in it is the best removable method for the rear. The front is a real toss up but is definitely necessary. If you dont put fronts on you'll get to a point where you'll say "Damn it this would be 1000x easier if I could pull from the front." Bigger is NOT better. I still regret lifting my truck so much. I'd love to have it lifted an inch on 34in tires but you cant really go backwards. Your front suspension is independent. Not really ideal for off road but is totally usable. I had an IFS truck and from experience don't ever let anyone tell you cranking the torsion(idk if that truck is torsion of coil) bars for lift is ok. Also dont waste your time and blow a lot of money of whats know as a bracket lift 4"-6" it makes your frame and front suspension weaker. If your going to lift it put on a leveling kit and some 30x9.5s or 31's BFG AT's and MT's are both a good choice for the road and so are Goodyear MTR's. Have fun and stay away from jeepers :P __________________ -Vinnie 94 2wd SBSC Gmt400. 330CI LSX, Fast 102, Trickflow 205s, close ratio nv3500, 4.30/trutrac.