lstamatis
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So as to not completely keep you guys "in the dark" here's another photo from the same night.
LIVE from HIH6
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Wow that looked epic, I can't wait for next years when my rig will be ready. Question for everyone who participated: I noticed in almost all the photos everyone has sliders. Did you guys/gals encounter terrain harsh enough to use them on this trip? I ask bc I'm headed to Colorado for labor day in a few week to offroad and camp and wondering how limited I will be (05 LX AHC) without damaging my rig.. Newb offroader here!
I wasn't lucky enough to be part of HIH, but I can answer your question as well as anyone I guess.
It 100% depends on your tolerance for body damage. Especially as a novice, it's kind of hard to determine when body damage might occur, and even harder to measure.
That said, some of the more aggressive wheelers here would list sliders as armor priority number 1, and I don't disagree. It's just hard to give a decent assessment of someone else's damage comfort level.
Lots of trail miles available in CO where sliders aren't needed. Be smart about the trails you pick and the capabilities of yourself as an operator and your machine given the current state of your build.
I have an 00LX with 2" of sensor lift and 33" (275/60r20) KO2 tires. I run the White Knuckle sliders with 15* upturn angle.
I didn't come close (to my knowledge) to touching my sliders on any of the trails I ran. I completed Engineer, Cinnamon, California, Corkscrew and Black Bear. I dropped on my OEM receiver hitch once, but I don't remember which trail it was on. I took the harder, more difficult line every time I was given an option.
Great information @ihadmail and just what I was looking for, Thanks! @jcrandall and @collk22 I agree with you both it will take some judgement on my end, as well as my operating capability, but was just curious of actual usage on this trip in particular with all the video and pics posted of some of the same areas I will be visiting in the next coming weeks.
@Atx100 if it were me I would at a minimum have 33" all terrain or mud terrain tires, remove the running boards (they WILL get crushed) and do a 1" sensor lift before going on any of those trails that were included in HIH.
Sliders, just in case, are a great preventative step to take. That way you can focus more on the obstacle clearing than on the "am I about to crush my body"
Sliders, just in case, are a great preventative step to take. That way you can focus more on the obstacle clearing than on the "am I about to crush my body"
I am with you Atx100. Not sure what I am getting my self into. I love to do it. Since owning the truck (2009), I have never activated my 4-wheel drive. So, you can tell how much trail experiences under my belt.
Yeah I have 305/65/18's, RB's removed, and sensor lift atm. I was just seeing if I needed to buy some last minute sliders before the trip!
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@Atx100, if you were asking about HIH in particular, you can come 100% stock and complete almost every trail that we offer. Poughkeepsie is the only trail that we do not allow stock vehicles on. @bluecruiser and I have led many bone-stock 100s down Black Bear with no issues. An all terrain tire is smart just because of all the sharp rocks we have out here.
Good all terrain tires is a very important aspect to consider because of sharp rocks and roots but MOST OF ALL, specially with your lack of trail time, DON'T DO IT ALONE!!!!! things can go bad at any second for the most experienced drivers out there! Make smart decisions while having fun.
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I crushed a rocker and bent the cats into the floor on my 80 with a 4" lift, so sliders were the first protection I put on the 100. I used my PS at some point over the weekend, along with the rear tow bar slider 
Good insurance and much more fun to pay for than damage ...
Tucker
Good insurance and much more fun to pay for than damage ...Tucker
I've hit my trailer hitch plenty before, but I think I set a new record during HIH. I dragged it at least 4 times over the first 2 days.
Who needs a rear bumper when you can just lay that hitch down and grind through obstacles?! Kidding... mostly.
Who needs a rear bumper when you can just lay that hitch down and grind through obstacles?! Kidding... mostly.
Went to HIH6 with my running boards still attached and no lift, I just wasn't on the most difficult trails available. Still went through some exciting and technical stuff with no issues, just need to be careful and aware. (However, I'm pulling the running boards off this weekend and will be ordering rock rails soon because cool factor)
I did drag my hitch a few times but no visible damage, only to my nerves!
Stock 2000 LX with DT 285's no running boards. Set my AHC on high and ran Engineer, Cinnamon with no issues. My son eggs me on for the hardest line and I was fine. I do plan on sliders but so far I have been fine in 4 years of wheeling here in CO and Moab, YMMV.
how was the width on engineer and cinnamon pass? I was out in Lake City a week after you guys but chickened out. This flat lander was getting a little nervous up at elevation and the continuous rain wasn't making me feel any better. I ran up Nellie creek at the beginning of engineer pass (leaving Lake City) and that was pretty fun.
Also, I did see a convoy of 200's in both Moab and Lake City, but never got a chance to say "Hi". Anyone here?
Also, I did see a convoy of 200's in both Moab and Lake City, but never got a chance to say "Hi". Anyone here?
If we had continuous rain I would not have run those trails either, mist or light drizzle maybe.
