Drop-In Angle
#1
Drop-In Angle
How steep of a drop in can a DII do? I found an amazing place yesterday that is quite steep and I wanted to ask before I tried it. I want to give the HDC a run for its money. If anyone can give theme steepest angle you have dropped in on, or steepest you recommend, I would appreciated it. Its pretty dry right now so it wouldnt be slick.
Oh yeah I just remembered I took a pic of the hill, I just approached it from the bottom and took a pic, the angle doesnt do the hill any justice, its looks MUCH steeper in person. I was by myself so I wasnt going to take any risk so I just snapped a pic from the bottomand backed off. Obviously I would try going down before up! Here is the pic:
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Oh yeah I just remembered I took a pic of the hill, I just approached it from the bottom and took a pic, the angle doesnt do the hill any justice, its looks MUCH steeper in person. I was by myself so I wasnt going to take any risk so I just snapped a pic from the bottomand backed off. Obviously I would try going down before up! Here is the pic:
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#2
RE: Drop-In Angle
That is not a steep hill, just go for it. If you want to see him steep shots from Moab, send me your e-mails and you'll get an idea of how steep you can go.
mikeljacobs@comcast.net
mikeljacobs@comcast.net
#3
RE: Drop-In Angle
Well, it looks steeper in person, my rear end is about9-11 inches off the ground in that pic. Its hard to tell. My guess is the hitch my hitch might drag a bit at the bottom, will that hurt anything? If not, i'm going back to it and i'll get a video. I would love to see some pics Mike, send them to camdisco24@hotmail.com
Thanks!
EDIT, actually I take it back, I think I had more clearance than I expected.
Thanks!
EDIT, actually I take it back, I think I had more clearance than I expected.
#7
RE: Drop-In Angle
Here's a hill climb and a drop in to a mud pit. These vids are with the 2" lift, but the first time I did the Five Fingers Climb was with the stock suspension.
#9
#10
RE: Drop-In Angle
Ok I went back today just to check on clearance, its on my way home so I figured what the heck. I took another pic just for another reference. I dont want to try it until I have someone with me so me and my friend are going to do it this weekend and catch a video of it. The clearance is fine, but my only concern is the rut at the top, it might make things interesting. Its seems insane just parking on it, but I guess thats normal. This is my first big drop in so I dont want to do anything stupid. Mike, since I am new at this drop in stuff, is it normal to feel like you are going to tip forward? I know it would probally never happen at the angle I am at but I cant get over how crazy it feels just to park on it! I love the rush off roading gives you, thats why I love it.
Disco2guy, do you have CDL?? Great vids by the way!
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Disco2guy, do you have CDL?? Great vids by the way!
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