Does driving up on a rock count as Off-Roading?

[aametzger]

I'm joking obviously because I know just driving up on a rock doesn't constitute as off-roading, but I thought I would share some pics of driving my truck up on a rock while on my weekend cabin trip. There was a cluster of rocks that if I had more offroad confidence, more clearance on the exit (edge of the trees was kinda close) and fewer beverages consumed, I may have been able to drive all the way across the cluster with one side of the truck. Instead, I played it safe and drove up and after a couple of mins reversed back down. It was high enough to lift the back tire off the ground a few inches. On the way back off the rock, there was probably only a few mm between the bumper skirt and the rock.

 

[Richard320]

It counts. It's more off-road than 90% of 4X4s on the highway (all makes) will ever see.

I completely understand your hesitation to do more. I chickened out after half a mile or so on an unmaintained boulder-strewn dirt road the first time I checked that the four wheel drive worked. Some of them rocks were big, and there was no way to dodge all of them, and my truck didn't even have permanent plates on it yet. It didn't have running boards yet, either, or I'm sure I would have damaged them. You gotta at least wait until the new car smell is gone before you start treating it like an old beater.

 

[JRD]

What is that accent color? It looks amazing

 

[aametzger]

What is that accent color? It looks amazing

thanks!
It's a vinyl wrap - Matte Anodized Bronze - K75549
I have made several posts surrounding getting the chrome wrapped over in the "what did you do to your ram today" thread if you wanted to check out more pics etc. I am not completely sold on it being the final accent color, as in the bright sun or well-lit scenarios its a little bright and clashes some with the body color. In low/ medium light scenarios like cloudy days, evening time etc, it looks fantastic. I am planning to work on a test area with my installer and overlay a very light tint vinyl to see if I can tame down the brightness and bring out the darker/black hue of the film without losing the some of the core color. I also plan on bringing in more black elements - ram door emblem, 1500 on the hood bezel, and maybe the remaining chrome on the grille.

Thanks again. The color is definitely a "love it or hate it" kinda thing as you will see from some of the comments in the other thread. It's cool though I love hearing all the opinions, as we all have different tastes. It's great seeing all the different ways everyone has configured their truck.

 

[drstein]

Thankfully, you weren't injured.

 

[RAMpage]

Your RAMBOX looks almost flush!!! What's your secret?

 

[aametzger]

Your RAMBOX looks almost flush!!! What's your secret?

IF ONLY! Yea it might just be the picture angles etc. I have seen ones on here that are worse than mine, but both of mine are kinda jacked and beginning to warp as others have reported. I tried to loosen all the bolts on my driver side one to try to adjust the tilt, but I couldn't get it to budge and gave up (I obviously missed some fasteners). They also leak water in a carwash.

 

[HitmanHugh]

thanks!
It's a vinyl wrap - Matte Anodized Bronze - K75549
I have made several posts surrounding getting the chrome wrapped over in the "what did you do to your ram today" thread if you wanted to check out more pics etc. I am not completely sold on it being the final accent color, as in the bright sun or well-lit scenarios its a little bright and clashes some with the body color. In low/ medium light scenarios like cloudy days, evening time etc, it looks fantastic. I am planning to work on a test area with my installer and overlay a very light tint vinyl to see if I can tame down the brightness and bring out the darker/black hue of the film without losing the some of the core color. I also plan on bringing in more black elements - ram door emblem, 1500 on the hood bezel, and maybe the remaining chrome on the grille.

Thanks again. The color is definitely a "love it or hate it" kinda thing as you will see from some of the comments in the other thread. It's cool though I love hearing all the opinions, as we all have different tastes. It's great seeing all the different ways everyone has configured their truck.

I think it looks super unique. Some matching lug nuts would be perfect.

 

[aametzger]

I think it looks super unique. Some matching lug nuts would be perfect.

Thanks! yea I put them on yesterday

 

[devildodge]

You got off the pavement and climbed and obstacle...counts in my book. But watchout, It becomes an addiction. Before you know it you will be out somewhere enjoying nature that others may never see.


These poser offroad shots are all from my driveway. I get offroad everyday lol

 

[HitmanHugh]

Thanks! yea I put them on yesterday

I meant bronze lug nuts, but you can't go wrong with black!

 

[aametzger]

I meant bronze lug nuts, but you can't go wrong with black!

That might be interesting and would add some contrast on the wheel. Thanks for the idea!

I plan to get the calipers painted to match the accent once I finalize the color.


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[Scotsmangav]

Welcome to the club !

 

[aametzger]

Welcome to the club !

Thanks! Now that’s driving up on a rock! I might as well been driving on a gravel road compared to that. Lol. Nice pic!


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[Heli-Pilot]

I'm joking obviously because I know just driving up on a rock doesn't constitute as off-roading, but I thought I would share some pics of driving my truck up on a rock while on my weekend cabin trip. There was a cluster of rocks that if I had more offroad confidence, more clearance on the exit (edge of the trees was kinda close) and fewer beverages consumed, I may have been able to drive all the way across the cluster with one side of the truck. Instead, I played it safe and drove up and after a couple of mins reversed back down. It was high enough to lift the back tire off the ground a few inches. On the way back off the rock, there was probably only a few mm between the bumper skirt and the rock.

Lol, that's awesome, love it! You are now officially a "Rock Crawler" ! !!!

 

[aametzger]

Lol, that's awesome, love it! You are now officially a "Rock Crawler" ! !!!

Thanks! kiddy stuff I know. Next time I will pull off my front air dam and just roll over the cluster of them like a boss. It didn't help any that I just got my wheels powder-coated the day before. The newness had not worn off enough to risk jacking them up. I would like to get out on a mild off-road trail to build up my confidence. I would think some novice trails would be fun. Not sure where to find those around here though.