This is slightly off topic, but it has been discussed in the other various posts regarding the 4x4 cross class regulations.
In my opinion, to even out the classes so that it is truly fair for rigs from one stock XTerras all the way up to full on buggies, it would break up something like this to me.
CLASS A: Stock
I think the defining thing here should be traction devices. Allow lifts up to say 4 inches, and maybe 33" tires, but no lockers. The way i see it, an open diffed Wrangler with a 4" lift and 33's is really only going to be marginally better than it's bone stock equivalent.
Class B: Stock Mod
For this class I think it sould include stock type suspension(i.e. no long arms), stock drivetrain, tires up to 36", and 1 or 2 traction aids. This would create an in between class for the stock rubicons to compete in. This would keep them from having to compete versus Class C, which seems like too much to me. I also think having two lockers allowed would open it up to a lot more people who dont want to compete against the bigger crowd. I know I am obvioulsy biased though, as I fit into this category. I run 4.5 inches of lift, 33s, stock gears and two lockers. I know I could hang with anything in Class B as i have proposed it, but don't think a vehicle like mine should have to be competing against 38" tires, dual cases(even though this is a race, they could come in handy for a couple small sections) and custom linked suspensions.
Class C: Modified
Class D: Open
I think with the easier classes refined, these two could be left alone, except maybe including up to 40" tires in Class C, since Class B would have up to 36's.
I know these are jsut suggestions, but I feel that these would make the classes a lot more fair for the smaller rigs. It just seemed like the original modified stock class had no place.
Adam
