Advocate III
Depends on the trails. There's a large range of trails over 800 acres at Hollister, ranging from beginner to super advanced. You can push the limits of your Subaru and develop your driving skills. If things start getting a little uncomfortable for you, you can always park at a camp site and hop in someone else's rig.
There are a few (very few) green trails at HH that you could run but the majority of the trails are moderate and have some spots that may be difficult for you. I always recommend skid plates and sliders to mitigate damage but careful driving and knowing your limits also go a long way towards protecting your rig.
Come on out! I'd be happy to give you a driving 101 course and take you on some easier trails at Hollister. You can always jump in another truck on the harder trails if you want to watch/learn that way.
That should work well. I have a quality strap and shackles if we need it. For your own kit, I'd definitely look into some soft shackles. So much easier to store in the truck, safer, and usually stronger. This is what I'll be moving to from my steel shackles – https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/3-8-Soft-Shackle-20-leg-p/st-50013so.htm
Member III
Oh boy! Sounds like you need to bust out the test light and see where you’re not getting spark. Could be a loose wire on your distributor or coil. I had similar issues a while back, my ground wire came loose from the coil.
