Episode 89 – The Benefits of Body Armor!!
Welcome to the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and joining me is my tenacious and tolerant co host Jeff Bakken. We have been wheeling for a combined 30 years and we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!!
Episode 89!!
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Main Topic: Body Armor
You’ve spent tons of money on your rig to prepare it for your off road adventure!! You’re planning to head out into the middle of nowhere and you want to be as prepared as possible.
You need to protect your investment not only from the terran you are tackling but also protect yourself from possible breakage!!
How can you we do this?
Things to consider…
Weight
The heavier it is, the stronger it may be, but that can have other side effects…Heavier rig means more upgrades, stiffer suspension, more body roll, etc.
Material
Aluminum, steel or tin foil? This is where the balancing act of weight vs strength comes into play. Lighter means weaker.
Clearance
Bumpers vs tires, skid plates, diff covers, driveline skid plates/pinion skid plates, diff skid plates, rock sliders, bumper clearance…
Frame mounted vs body mounted.
Rock sliders, roll cages, fender flares…
Do you really need it?
Listener Feedback:
Really enjoyed “family rig” episode. Great points of needs and wants. I’ve thought a lot about this and have a couple additions. Age; being comfortable and able to wheel for a long day and not feel beat up. Modifications; you’re farther from home, and your wheeler buddy support, so being able to source stock parts out of town would be important to get you home. How about dual use using an overland trailer? Opens up a whole new discussion.
My list was: jeep 4 door ( just to many of them around, Chevy mini blazer ( just not enough room), dodge Dakota ( was a serious option, but research found a weak steering), what I ended up choosing was a Hummer H3. I found a truck version and am very happy with it. V8 motor, decent aftermarket support, GM parts avaliable. Now I’m building an overland trailer to go with it. The downside- IFS, and it’s expensive.
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