Is my ZUK capable?

hunterdan

hunterdan

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I'm driving a 97 2-dr Suzuki sidekick with stock suspension and 31's. Tires are new MT-hybrid re-caps.

Yesterday, with the backhoe I finished a 10-12' wide trail from the top of our ridge to the bottom land. Had no issues with it yesterday. I'd guess the worst section is 20 degree slope. There are a few areas with a little disturbed ground(clay).

Now that there is snow on it will I slide a lot worse or get a better grip?

Go for it or stay on flat land?
 
Do it! And try crawling, but if that doesn't work, throttle is your friend. I can run almost all of my 4wheeler trails in 2wd in the snow, so long as the throttle is properly pinned.
 
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They are made for the snow.
 
Infamous1 where's the sidekick at? I know you been out riding in it.
 
hunterdan said:
Knew that was coming.

Nah...just wondering how a stock Zuk with no lockers does on a snow and clay 20-25 degree hill. I don't use the buddy system so I like to study my quarry.
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You have everything you need to derive the answer to this question.
 
hunterdan said:
I'm driving a 97 2-dr Suzuki sidekick with stock suspension and 31's. Tires are new MT-hybrid re-caps.

Yesterday, with the backhoe I finished a 10-12' wide trail from the top of our ridge to the bottom land. Had no issues with it yesterday. I'd guess the worst section is 20 degree slope. There are a few areas with a little disturbed ground(clay).

Now that there is snow on it will I slide a lot worse or get a better grip?

Go for it or stay on flat land?
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How did it shake out??
 
Infamous1 said:
How did it shake out??
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Went wheeling on the property yesterday but chickened out on the big hill. I believe the Zuk would make it but there are 2-3 stumps just before the bottom that are covered with snow. I'll be going back tomorrow and flagging the stumps for a possible attempt... but don't count on it:)
 
hunterdan said:
Went wheeling on the property yesterday but chickened out on the big hill. I believe the Zuk would make it but there are 2-3 stumps just before the bottom that are covered with snow. I'll be going back tomorrow and flagging the stumps for a possible attempt... but don't count on it:)
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It's tomorrow :flipoff2:

Set up the video or we won't believe you.

And seriously, if you're worried, get a buddy to spot you. Then hammer down and have fun.
 
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