What can a stock 4x4 f150 do and not do?
04-10-2018, 03:47 PM
#11
Senior Member
There is always this classic with a Raptor too.
04-11-2018, 08:51 AM
#12
Senior Member
Just watching that video makes my kidneys hurt.
04-11-2018, 08:55 AM
#13
Senior Member
04-11-2018, 09:22 AM
#14
Super Duper Senior Member
It can do whatever its driver can do with it.
Trucks (or Jeeps or tanks) can't do anything; on-road or off-. The most-capable vehicle can still be stuck by an inexperienced or unskilled driver. "Going for it" is a recipe for a disaster & a big recovery bill. So the real question is: what can YOU do and not do with that vehicle? Have you ever driven off-road before? Have you read any books about how to drive on various terrains? Do you have friends who off-road in your area? Do you carry recovery gear (shovel, cribbing, sand mats, come-along, earth anchor,...)? Don't plan on driving off-road & never getting stuck - plan on getting stuck AND getting yourself out. I once spent 18hrs in the rain (before cell phones were common or reliable).
No passenger vehicle is designed to ford water deeper than its lowest lug nut. Read the owner's manual & the off-roading supplement - going any deeper (even for a second) requires LOTS of repairs.
Trucks (or Jeeps or tanks) can't do anything; on-road or off-. The most-capable vehicle can still be stuck by an inexperienced or unskilled driver. "Going for it" is a recipe for a disaster & a big recovery bill. So the real question is: what can YOU do and not do with that vehicle? Have you ever driven off-road before? Have you read any books about how to drive on various terrains? Do you have friends who off-road in your area? Do you carry recovery gear (shovel, cribbing, sand mats, come-along, earth anchor,...)? Don't plan on driving off-road & never getting stuck - plan on getting stuck AND getting yourself out. I once spent 18hrs in the rain (before cell phones were common or reliable).
No passenger vehicle is designed to ford water deeper than its lowest lug nut. Read the owner's manual & the off-roading supplement - going any deeper (even for a second) requires LOTS of repairs.
When I first got into off roading, I was in a Jeep club. There was an older guy in his 50's that drove a 2wd Toyota truck. He had a 4 inch lift and good tires. That guy went through places were the tricked out Jeeps got stuck. Dude just knew how to drive. I learned a lot from him.
If you are worried about getting stuck. Carry a good shovel, some 12"x12" and 24"x24" pieces of plywood (good for putting under your jack in the sand), some sort of traction board, and tow straps. Get a winch if you can. Have fun, and don't have any "hold my beer" moments.
04-11-2018, 11:16 AM
#15
Senior Member
Thread Starter
04-11-2018, 02:20 PM
#16
If you have a friend with a capable rig that can get you unstuck, I'd head out somewhere and experiment with your truck. One of the best ways to learn its capabilities is by doing, and you don't want to experiment without someone who can get you out of a problem. I'm part of a few 4x4 clubs and we head out all the time... I've learned a lot over time just by seeing what my vehicle is capable of doing, but I would never do 90% of what I've done (for the first time) if there wasn't somebody with me.
04-11-2018, 02:40 PM
#17
Also wanted to add that while Traction Control can be helpful for some situations, I personally prefer to turn it off, especially in sand and mud. You want to keep momentum and the tires spinning, and Traction Control applies the brakes... the opposite of what you want.
04-11-2018, 03:35 PM
#18
Super Duper Senior Member
If you have a friend with a capable rig that can get you unstuck, I'd head out somewhere and experiment with your truck. One of the best ways to learn its capabilities is by doing, and you don't want to experiment without someone who can get you out of a problem. I'm part of a few 4x4 clubs and we head out all the time... I've learned a lot over time just by seeing what my vehicle is capable of doing, but I would never do 90% of what I've done (for the first time) if there wasn't somebody with me.
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04-19-2018, 06:59 PM
#19
The only things limiting your truck are ground clearance and traction. The locking diff in the rear will be a big help, but like 4wd in general, can also just get you more stuck. In a stock truck, stick to dirt roads. 4wd trails are usually a little too much for a stock full size truck.
Last edited by Bullwinkle58; 04-30-2018 at 06:01 PM.
04-22-2018, 08:35 AM
#20
FORD lifer
With your truck, if you were my buddy and got stuck I would tell you that you were someplace that you shouldn’t be😊
With that e-locker, and 4wd engaged, you have three wheels pulling, which will get you where you want to go.
If I was doing any off-roading like that I would remove the lower front air-dam pieces and pick up some clearance.
With that e-locker, and 4wd engaged, you have three wheels pulling, which will get you where you want to go.
If I was doing any off-roading like that I would remove the lower front air-dam pieces and pick up some clearance.