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First of all, there is no replacement for an experienced driver. No matter how big of a jeep you drive, if you can't drive it well, it might as well be stock. THe advantages of a lift are.....
CLEARANCE: It is one of the most important words for the jeeper.... when on the trail, you are going to encounter some obstacles that you are going to need to drive over, and in doing so, your jeep needs to be high enough so that it doesnt scrape or hit the obstacle (i.e large rock or log etc). That is why we don't off road in a ford taurus, it wouldnt be long before you hit a stump. The extra clearance that a lift provides you with will allow you to maneuver over more rough terrain, without fear of damage. Also, lift allows you to fit bigger tires, and the bigger your tires, the larger the obstacles you can climb over. you can do some 4-wheeling in a stock Jeep to a degree.... at some point if your going to want to really do some jeeping, you going to need a lift.
and NO.... a lift does not make you a better wheeler, but when you get to know your jeep and how it handles with a lift, that makes you a better wheeler.
Typically a trail leader must know the trail he is leading everyone on. He must be experienced, and he should be able to winch people when they get in trouble. No he doesnt have to have the BIGGEST jeep, but i don't think you will ever find one with a stock jeep.
edited by: DirtDevil, May 06, 2003 - 04:21 AM[addsig]