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Symbol for Degree of Necessity * - splurge a little ! ** - if you can afford it *** - nice to have or do **** - should have or do ***** - must have or do ! - good to upgrade at replacement !! - should be upgraded at replacement |
Code for Vehicle Rating 1 - essentially bone stock: trails up to 2 2 - + larger than stock tires, tow hooks front and rear: trails up to 2.5 3 - + aggressive tires 31 inches and larger; one axle with traction-aid device: trails up to 3.5 4 - + Locking differential on one axle: trails up to 4 5 - + aggresive tires 32 inches and larger & both axles with locking differentials: trails up to 4+ |
| Fire Extinguisher(s) | ***** |
| Vehicle Armor | skid plates, Rock Rails, high clearance bumpers, differential guards, lower control arm skid plates |
| Emergency Brake Cables | ***** - Be sure that your e-brake cables are tied up in such a way that brush cannot catch on them. Use springs that will get e-brake cables up & out of the way, yet allow them to extend as your rear suspension articulates. |
| Tow Hooks/Tow Points | ***** - You should have at least one tow hook/tow point on the front and one at the back. The ideal situation is to have two tow hooks/tow points at front and back. |
| Aux Lighting | driving lights,
fog lights, back-up lights, chassis lights, side rack lights |