Whoop, There it IsĪfter covering suspension setup, Mel got Harley started on a few high speed passes and hitting the whoops, putting the suspension theory into practice. That said, when you get into the larger of the large tire sizes you run into cost issues with changing axles and so on to accommodate the bigger donuts on your vehicle.
Because of that, smaller tires make your suspension work harder in rough terrain than larger tires do. The larger tires roll more easily than the smaller ones. That way you get the best of both worlds for wherever you're playing. Coilover setups like the Evo kits on our Jeeps let you adjust ride height in about an hour in your garage. A low center of gravity is a huge help tackling boulders but it also minimizes up travel, which is the opposite of what you want out here. Another big difference between this sort of desert running versus, say, rock crawling lies with LCG. "You want enough space so that the shock can control that bounce," he told us. For this kind of driving you want more up travel if you only have two inches of up travel, you'll bottom out on any bump larger than that. Out here, since it's similar to desert terrain, we emphasized cutting loose and going fast-the right way. As Mel iterates in the video, perfect suspension varies by terrain and the type of driving you're doing. The first order of business for this edition of OTT was a focus on suspension and using it to go fast, rather than taking it slow. Seeing as how these tires tackle off-roading just as easily as they do pavement, they were an ideal choice for getting here and then hitting the soft volcanic hills and dunes. And lastly, a Jeep Gladiator JT Diesel with Evo coilover kit and 42-inch Trail Grapplers (on a 20-inch KMC beadlock). The second, a Wrangler JL also with an Evo Manufacturing long-arm coilover kit rolling 37-inch tires. One being a Jeep Wrangler JK with an Evo Manufacturing long-arm coilover kit on 40-inch Trail Grapplers. They brought out three Jeeps in Rubicon trim and Nitto Trail Grapplers to tackle the Cinder Hills.
#THE CINDERS FLAGSTAFF INSTALL#
Mel Wade of Evo Manufacturing lead the group, consisting of himself, Harley Wade of Off Road Evolution (the custom install and shop side of Evo), and Randy Wilcox of Driving Line. Overall, Cinder Hills is a killer backdrop for the schooling Mel Wade doled out to us in this month's OTT. Not only do the volcanic pebbles make for a different take on terrain (think sand, only chunkier), but there's ready access to RV camping in the area as well. In general, unrestricted use takes place in areas of lacking or limited vegetation, without archaeological sites, critical wildlife habitat, excessively steep slopes, or visually sensitive areas. About 13,500 acres of the place are designated for off-road use. It's surrounded by a ponderosa pine forest add all of that up and you get a pretty unique area for off-roading. More on that in a moment.Ĭinder Hills gets its moniker from the cinder cones and volcanic craters dotting the area like some sort of alien landscape. We are however accepting the survey well after the Meeting Date of June 13th.Sure, we could have given you the usual trail overview for this month's On the Trail video in Arizona's Cinder Hills, just outside of Flagstaff. We are meeting with them on June 13th and we need as much support as we can get. If you have enjoyed this area or are interested in learning more about it, we have an online survey at This isnt a promotion, you wont be added to a mailing list or anything like that. We are also committed to keeping Cinder Hills a Dispersed Camping area as opposed to designated campgrounds (BBQs and Concrete Benches). Mainly a septic tank, grading and maintainence of entrance roads, Onsite water etc. Recently we began dialogue with the state in regards to some funding for different upgrades to the area. Cinder Hill Rough Riders and gotcinders are dedicated to keeping the park open to motorized vehicles while promoting tolerance between all groups who enjoy the area. We are working with AZ State Parks on crtical issues regarding the Cinders OHV park in Flagstaff.
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