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Crossin g Large Rock s
vehicle’s mobility. Approach these obstacles at a 45-
When approaching large rocks, choose a path which degree angle and let each tire go throu gh the obstacle
ensu res you drive over the largest of them with you r ind epend ently. You need to use caution when crossing
tires. This will lift you r und ercarriage over the obstacle. large obstacles with steep sides. Do not attem pt to cross
The tread of the tire is tou gher and thicker than the side any large obstacle with steep sides at an angle great
wall and is designed to take the abu se. Alw ays look enou gh to put the vehicle at risk of a rollover. If you get
ahead and make every effort to cross the large rocks with caught in a rut, dig a small trench to the right or left at a
you r tires.
45-degree angle ahead of the front tires. Use the rem oved
dirt to fill the rut ahead of the turnou t you just created .
You shou ld now be able to drive out follow ing the trench 5
you just created at a 45-degree angle.
CAUTIO N!
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Never attem pt to strad dle a rock that is large
enough to strik e you r axles or undercarriage.
Never attem pt to drive over a rock which is large
enough to contact the door sills.
WARN ING!
There is an increased risk of rollover when crossin g
an obstacle, at any angle, with steep sid es.
Crossin g a Ravin e, Gully, Ditch , Wash out or Rut
When crossing a ravine, gully, ditch, washou t or a large Crossin g Logs
rut, the angled approach is the key to maintaining you r To cross a log, approach it at a slight angle (approxi-
mately 10 to 15 degrees). This allow s one front tire to be
| Categories | Jeep Manuals, Jeep Wrangler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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