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Busaman2013

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Hello, my name is Jimmy, I’m from San Antonio, just signed up today. A little nervous about this because I have a 2013 2wd Silverado, but it does have G80 locking diff. It’s also raised, just need some A/T tires.
Are there any places where I can go that maybe might not be that technical, I feel that my truck will be capable of handling a lot, just maybe not rock crawling lol. Really excited about this. Thank you
 
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Busaman2013 said:
Hello, my name is Jimmy, I’m from San Antonio, just signed up today. A little nervous about this because I have a 2013 2wd Silverado, but it does have G80 locking diff. It’s also raised, just need some A/T tires.
Are there any places where I can go that maybe might not be that technical, I feel that my truck will be capable of handling a lot, just maybe not rock crawling lol. Really excited about this. Thank you
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Welcome to Overland Bound
 
Except for dedicated off road parks most all Texas has to offer is country roads due to little public land, except Big Bend of course. I am not sure how much the few local national forest have to offer in the way of trails.
Your truck should be fine for most anything, however it would be good to build a nice recovery/traction aid kit. Chains (can help in mud), traction boards, straps, WINCH (or a highlift can be used with chains/straps to make a winch setup, though slow and manually operated it can work.).
 
Busaman2013 said:
Hello, my name is Jimmy, I’m from San Antonio, just signed up today. A little nervous about this because I have a 2013 2wd Silverado, but it does have G80 locking diff. It’s also raised, just need some A/T tires.
Are there any places where I can go that maybe might not be that technical, I feel that my truck will be capable of handling a lot, just maybe not rock crawling lol. Really excited about this. Thank you
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Hey man, overlanding isn't about off roading. It's vehicle dependent travel. You don't have to go to some technical course to get around. Just don't over estimate your vehicle.
 
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Prerunner1982 said:
Except for dedicated off road parks most all Texas has to offer is country roads due to little public land, except Big Bend of course. I am not sure how much the few local national forest have to offer in the way of trails.
Your truck should be fine for most anything, however it would be good to build a nice recovery/traction aid kit. Chains (can help in mud), traction boards, straps, WINCH (or a highlift can be used with chains/straps to make a winch setup, though slow and manually operated it can work.).
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Wow! That’s awesome info, I’ll be acquiring those little by little.. thank you so much for the input, I really appreciate it!
 
Busaman2013 said:
A little nervous about this because I have a 2013 2wd Silverado, but it does have G80 locking diff.
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welcome! you have a great rig. i have a tundra 4x4 without a locking diff and hardly ever use 4x, so youre every bit as capable as a good majority of stuff out there.
 
Busaman2013 said:
Hello, my name is Jimmy, I’m from San Antonio, just signed up today. A little nervous about this because I have a 2013 2wd Silverado, but it does have G80 locking diff. It’s also raised, just need some A/T tires.
Are there any places where I can go that maybe might not be that technical, I feel that my truck will be capable of handling a lot, just maybe not rock crawling lol. Really excited about this. Thank you
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Jimmy,
Here is some more info for your area.
North Central TX Austin
https://www.overlandbound.com/event/reoccurring-north-central-texas-meet-greet/
 
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