We jump on "Fins' Things", and are immediatly surprised at the difference in mid-west wheeling vs. the north east.

No jagged rocks. You really dont need skid plates out here. (except LCA skids, you always need them)

In the north east your front tire is on one rock, the rear tire is on another. In Moab, all 4 tires are on one rock. You want sticky tires here.

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