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2.5 inch = not enough

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Old 08-09-2012, 02:18 PM
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I hit a trail by my house today and saw that some one polled a bunch of mulch in front of the trail. I made it over the first time fine but no luck on the way out!
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Old 08-09-2012, 02:19 PM
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What size tires are you running?
Old 08-09-2012, 02:22 PM
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275/70-18 but they are slick. I'm still on the hill right now just waiting on a buddy
Old 08-09-2012, 02:25 PM
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anything around to put in front of your tires? then air down?
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Need to get some 35s under that 2.5'' lift.
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It is just mulch so start digging...lol...good luck
Old 08-09-2012, 02:42 PM
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Just push! But seriously, it's because your tires are still stock!
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next time.. more skinny pedal!
Old 08-09-2012, 02:59 PM
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Ha that awesome i did the same with my full size gmc lil over a year ago lol... It sucks but my buddy came an pulled me out



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Old 08-09-2012, 03:10 PM
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You need bigger tires, not more lift.


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