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Glenn Hickman

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Off-Road Ranger I

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Manteca ca
First Name
Glenn
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Hickman
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I am brand new to offroading, have never done it before. I have a 2017 ford F1 50 4 x 4 completely stock. Are there any places I can go with a stock vehicle? I plan on upgrading and lifting but that will come a little later. I live in Manteca.

I was hoping to do the trail by Alpine Lake (slick rock) but I don’t know if that is too much for my vehicle to handle.

Thanks!
 

Raul B

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Kyle, Hays County, Texas, United States
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Not too sure where Manteca is but you can def go places in a stock F150. I did many trails in stock form when I first got my F150. You just have to be aware of the trail and what sort of challenges if any it will have

-Raul
 

Glenn Hickman

Rank I
Launch Member

Off-Road Ranger I

263
Manteca ca
First Name
Glenn
Last Name
Hickman
Ham/GMRS Callsign
KM6MEO
I was thinking of getting some skid plates as a first upgrade to protect my undercarriage and a 2 inch level. Is that a good start?
 

Raul B

Rank VI
Launch Member

Influencer II

4,521
Kyle, Hays County, Texas, United States
First Name
Raul
Last Name
Banuelos
Member #

2957

I was thinking of getting some skid plates as a first upgrade to protect my undercarriage and a 2 inch level. Is that a good start?
I don't have skids plates on mine and I have been on some decent trails.

I would do leveling kit and tires. It's amazing what a good set of all terrain tires will do.

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