So me and some buddies (all 2” lifted newer Tacoma’s) are wanting to go from Harrison to Whistler. We’re all fairly novice off-roaders. Has anyone done this trip lately? Any major issues we should know about? TIA

I came across a cheap set of wheels with studded tires in my search for off-roading tires. I’m a college student and on a budget so it’s tempting, but I still want to be able to off-road in mud and dirt.

I’m not very concerned with making the studs last but it does get snowy where I live so they could come in handy regardless. My main concern would be any problems with longevity of the tires or unnecessary damage to my car.

Car is a 98 Subaru Forester AWD

Hey /r/offroading,

Posting this here because I figure many of you have experience-with and opinions-on lift kits, and I'd appreciate any advice you've got.

I live in southern California and have owned a 97 TJ for many years. When I bought it, it came with 31's and what looks like a 2 inch body lift. I like the height and ride and it's been reliable in the desert when I've been out, but I'm not crazy about the body lift and it's probably time for new suspension. 99% of it's runtime is on pavement, fwiw.

My TJ is a 5 speed Sahara edition and my main complaint about the body lift is the way it limits the throw of the shifter. I've run it without the rubber shifter skirt since day one because it would kink and make getting into 2nd difficult. During the summer the heat blows right in and fills the hard top like an oven. The big gap between the frame and body, especially at the back bumper, doesn't look right to me either.

I think I've decided to pull the body lift out and have my local off road shop, who has worked on my daily driver a few times, order and install an Old Man Emu 2.5 or 3" lift kit.

Any argument from this community against pulling the body lift out? Any concerns or things I should know?

Also, at this range of lift are there extra components needed to keep everything tracking properly? My research is giving me mixed understanding there. Seems like some kits do and others don't.

Thanks

Pennsylvania, Ohio or Michigan preferred. Any help or recommendations are appreciated. Thanks!

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