chch 4wd area's for a keen newbie
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rangimotors
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chch 4wd area's for a keen newbie
Hi guys im a local in chch and only new to the offroad stuff i have a 93 surf pretty much stock (for the moment) with a set of 32 inch mud's looking for idea on missions to gain a bit of experiance, no point on putting all the gear on my truck before i even learn how to drive it...
Hi, welcome aboard 
If you're looking for a place to go and play, there's a good 4wd area at the waimak that's quite good for testing/getting used to your truck. It's on the north side, about 1K or so past the motocross area. Keep following the "main" track from the boat ramp, past the motox area, then look for a left turn that almost doubles back, then goes to the right (like a big "S"). There's a nice playground where you can have some pretty safe fun
Just make sure you have the means to get towed out, because there's still a few bits where a more standard truck will get stuck!! Cant go past some towhooks and a snatch rope. As PR has mentioned(in other newbie posts), Rick at 4wd accessories in montreal st can sort it out for you if you're not that way inclined..... 
If you're looking for a place to go and play, there's a good 4wd area at the waimak that's quite good for testing/getting used to your truck. It's on the north side, about 1K or so past the motocross area. Keep following the "main" track from the boat ramp, past the motox area, then look for a left turn that almost doubles back, then goes to the right (like a big "S"). There's a nice playground where you can have some pretty safe fun
Just make sure you have the means to get towed out, because there's still a few bits where a more standard truck will get stuck!!
Cant go past some towhooks and a snatch rope. As PR has mentioned(in other newbie posts), Rick at 4wd accessories in montreal st can sort it out for you if you're not that way inclined..... "He who dies with the most toys wins!!"
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welcome
the only way 2 find out is get out there and do it
but just dont go alone
make sure u have @ least 1 capable other truck and opperator with u just incase
mke sure u got a rope and a decent block to place ya jack on if needed
otherwise go have fun
but just dont go alone
make sure u have @ least 1 capable other truck and opperator with u just incase
mke sure u got a rope and a decent block to place ya jack on if needed
otherwise go have fun
people think i have a problem with insanity .... i dont i enjoy every minute ..... 0278900597
That's where i learned the basics of REAL DRIVING hehehe. Actually i did it on the south side (mcleans) 24 hours after picking the truck up! some nice wee tracks round there
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rangimotors
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ok thanks heaps, surf has a set of 32 by 11.5 muds on it they are rubbing a little on front at hard lock would i be correct in thinking that its because of the factory wheels and a set of 15 by 8 white spokes would help me out? looking around for a nice suspension lift option for a bit more clearance,
