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boog2006 - Addict
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Can I get moved to trail ready?
For future reference we had a lifted member get stuck twice, I'd say the thanksgiving run could count as stock impassible.
viewtopic.php?f=57&t=3827
For future reference we had a lifted member get stuck twice, I'd say the thanksgiving run could count as stock impassible.
viewtopic.php?f=57&t=3827
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Some people never go crazy... what truly horrible lives they must lead
All things in moderation, including moderation.
Some people never go crazy... what truly horrible lives they must lead
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v7guy - Moderator
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v7guy wrote:Can I get moved to trail ready?
For future reference we had a lifted member get stuck twice, I'd say the thanksgiving run could count as stock impassible.
viewtopic.php?f=57&t=3827
I made it, didn't I?
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"Violence is not always evil. The judicious use of violence and those willing to use it without hesitation is often all that stands between wolves and sheep."
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dvanbramer88 - Lifer
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You betcha! Congrats, and thanks for the reports and pics!v7guy wrote:Can I get moved to trail ready?
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The Roadie - Founder
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Thank ya Bill
Dave, you seroiusly comparing your "stock" pick up with 31.6" tires and a metal bumper from a 92 pick up to a stock SUV with 29.5" tire and a plastic front bumper that hangs 15 inches off the ground... really? That's not even an apple to fruit comparison.
Dave, you seroiusly comparing your "stock" pick up with 31.6" tires and a metal bumper from a 92 pick up to a stock SUV with 29.5" tire and a plastic front bumper that hangs 15 inches off the ground... really? That's not even an apple to fruit comparison.
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All things in moderation, including moderation.
Some people never go crazy... what truly horrible lives they must lead
All things in moderation, including moderation.
Some people never go crazy... what truly horrible lives they must lead
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v7guy - Moderator
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v7guy wrote:Thank ya Bill
Dave, you seroiusly comparing your "stock" pick up with 31.6" tires and a metal bumper from a 92 pick up to a stock SUV with 29.5" tire and a plastic front bumper that hangs 15 inches off the ground... really? That's not even an apple to fruit comparison.
Haha, you're right. I agree it's not the best place for a stock TB to go.
Chevy Power!
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dvanbramer88 - Lifer
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I think I'm ready: viewtopic.php?f=58&t=4049
Once lifted 03 Trailblazer on 35's, gave it up to travel the USA with my family.
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mikekey - Lifer
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To clarify, you were implying that you were requesting "trail ready" status right?
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Trail X - Founder
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Is it possible to arrange for a "Farm Rated" rating?
I am offroad everyday, however I don't think its worthy for a trail thread everytime I go out on the farm.
Thanks!
-Wahugg
I am offroad everyday, however I don't think its worthy for a trail thread everytime I go out on the farm.
Thanks!
-Wahugg
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Just do your one write-up and get "trail ready".
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Wahugg wrote:Is it possible to arrange for a "Farm Rated" rating?
I am offroad everyday, however I don't think its worthy for a trail thread everytime I go out on the farm.
Thanks!
-Wahugg
The rank is supposed to not only be a public display of your experience, but also a way to encourage members to post good trip threads, which should be the bread and butter of this type of forum.
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Trail X - Founder
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I think we've historically forgotten a certain segment of our users, the extreme guys. 
It seems there are some members that have moved on from the Offroad Rated scale, but have not gotten the recognition required. So to better cater to them, a new rank has been announced:
This has been added to the first post of this thread.
The rules apply to these people too. Please post your request in this thread, and include a link to the trip thread that includes your proof and pictures.
It seems there are some members that have moved on from the Offroad Rated scale, but have not gotten the recognition required. So to better cater to them, a new rank has been announced:- Extreme Offroader: Has posted trips that include some of the most difficult trails known to GMT360s. These trails would be equivalent to 4.5 on our trail rating scale.
This has been added to the first post of this thread.
The rules apply to these people too. Please post your request in this thread, and include a link to the trip thread that includes your proof and pictures.
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Trail X - Founder
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Extreme--
viewtopic.php?f=56&t=1215
viewtopic.php?f=56&t=1162
viewtopic.php?f=56&t=1523
viewtopic.php?f=56&t=635
viewtopic.php?f=56&t=1215
viewtopic.php?f=56&t=1162
viewtopic.php?f=56&t=1523
viewtopic.php?f=56&t=635
they've always worked for me.
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HARDTRAILZ - Moderator
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I'm glad you updated and clarified those, I was confused by the original post. Makes sense.
Once lifted 03 Trailblazer on 35's, gave it up to travel the USA with my family.
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mikekey - Lifer
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Mike, they worked for a time, but I agree, they were getting outdated and unclear.
Kyle, updated with pleasure. Also - I don't want the rank title to be considered chintzy. If you have a better suggestion than "extreme offroader", I'm open to them.
Kyle, updated with pleasure. Also - I don't want the rank title to be considered chintzy. If you have a better suggestion than "extreme offroader", I'm open to them.
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Trail X - Founder
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So, does the wife get ranked too, even though she acted as walking guide for the driver for most of our Western trip? 
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JorDaneeKey - Addict
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All you had to do was ask!
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Trail X - Founder
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Sweet! Thanks! 
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I was going to apply for offroad guide after my trip next week, but I like this better!
Extreme?
http://forums.offroadtb.com/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=3939
http://forums.offroadtb.com/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=3236
Does it count if you break your truck while on the trip?
http://forums.offroadtb.com/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=2351
http://gmtnation.com/f48/2012-massive-midwest-meet-may19th-coldwater-mi-1620/
I led on this one, as well as had a couple of vehicle recoveries.
http://www.jk-forum.com/great-lakes-48/badlands-january-14th-208928/page30/
I never posted anything about this one here because it was just me and a bunch of jeeps.
Extreme?
http://forums.offroadtb.com/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=3939
http://forums.offroadtb.com/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=3236
Does it count if you break your truck while on the trip?
http://forums.offroadtb.com/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=2351
http://gmtnation.com/f48/2012-massive-midwest-meet-may19th-coldwater-mi-1620/
I led on this one, as well as had a couple of vehicle recoveries.
http://www.jk-forum.com/great-lakes-48/badlands-january-14th-208928/page30/
I never posted anything about this one here because it was just me and a bunch of jeeps.
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.
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So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
- Mark Twain
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Regulator1175 - Veteran
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Even if it's just you and some jeeps, please feel free to post up a thread next time.
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Trail X - Founder
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