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can my jeep handle rausch creek?

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Old 09-04-2013 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Spurlock

thanks everyone im stoked about going now. I moved the trip to the 20th of this month. it is my first time at rausch creek. I had a chance to do some off roading this weekend in WV. it surprised me how good it is.

Any tips on what I should bring with me to rausch creek?
Tow strap at minimum. Set of sockets and wrenches. I would highly recommend disconnecting the sway bar manually (search on here "home mod disconnects" for cheap easy solution). And air down to at least 15 psi.
Old 09-04-2013 | 06:31 AM
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Make sure you have a appropriate spare tire with you.
Old 09-04-2013 | 07:10 AM
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Ull be fine I've see bone stock sports go thru just fine
Old 09-04-2013 | 07:05 PM
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You'll be fine on the Greens at RC, but skid plates never hurt. You'll need tow straps and the full-size spare. Not sure if you're going with others, but RC requires no less than two vehicles to hit the trails. You can always call RC to see if there is a group you can hook up with. It makes it easier to follow someone who knows the trails so you're not driving and checking a map at the same time. Having a CB is also a good idea.
Old 09-04-2013 | 07:31 PM
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I took my bone stock jk with the small 16"steelies there.. You'll be fine.
Old 09-11-2013 | 07:03 AM
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Rausch Creek is about the most fun you could have with your jeep on the east coast. It is an absolute blast. Not sure if you have other buddies who have jeeps but bring em along its great to have a little convoy through the trails. As stated above stick to the greens if your new to wheeling, if you are feeling a little more confident tackle a blue, they arent all that bad, just gauge it according to how you feel. I personally bring a full set of sockets, deep and shallow. Impact and standard. Impact gun, jack, tow strap, set of wrenches, spare u-joints, duct tape, grease. I think thats it haha. Good luck and have fun!
Old 09-11-2013 | 07:28 AM
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Your jeep can do it, the question to be asked is, do you know how to drive the jeep off road to the maximum capacity of the jeep.
Old 09-12-2013 | 05:41 AM
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Wasnt aware RC offered Purple Trails....
Old 09-12-2013 | 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by UGOTKERN
Wasnt aware RC offered Purple Trails....
There are only a few. Between blue and black. 13a is a fun one. Especially snow/ ice covered
Old 09-15-2013 | 06:36 AM
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Like everyone else said stick to the green trails and you'll do just fine. I stuck to the greens when I got my '11 JKUR. Then once I got my 2.5" lift I went to green, blue, & some black.

Have a great time!


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