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Old 08-01-11, 10:10 PM
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So I've been going offroading 2 days in a row...I just hope the GX didn't get any damage to the shocks or suspension, etc.
I did take it over a pretty steep hill with a ton of boulders and loose rock and just drove right over them (it was one rough ride) and was driving over some pretty rugged terrain for about 4 hours the first day and about 7+ hours today non-stop.

Anyone on here have similar experiences? I'm afraid my suspension or shocks might go back from the beating my rig has been taking (quite bad) from the constant driving through unpaved roads, rocks, dips, steep hills, rugged terrain, etc for over 7+ hours today and 4 hours from the day before....

Other than that...it was quite fun!
Here is the link to some of the pics I snapped today:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...f8d17b6&type=1

I'm the dude with the blue shirt and SD cap on by the way =P

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Old 08-02-11, 03:40 AM
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Looks like you had FUN! I'm sure the GX is just fine, it was built for that terrain!
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Looks like a lot of fun. GX will be fine
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Thanks guys. I'm gonna get everything checked at a friend's shop just in case something went loose from the constant vibration over the trails.
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Originally Posted by LifeEnjoyr
Thanks guys. I'm gonna get everything checked at a friend's shop just in case something went loose from the constant vibration over the trails.
I didn't see anything in the pics that would hurt the ride. It is a pretty rugged veee - hickel... great pics!
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Judging by the pictures you had a lot of fun.

If you are concerned with jagged rocks (at least that's what one of the picture comments said), upgrade to A/T tires. Otherwise GX is good for offroad "out-of-the-box".
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Thanks everyone for your input.


I have the Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor tires so they worked quite well over the rocks, though I felt there would be more traction with maybe some BFG A/T's. That will definitely be my next set. =P
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