Hey I own a 2005 LE 2wd with VDC and hankook dynapro atm's. Basically the question I have is besides me being dumb and not getting a 4wd how can i help my off road successes via aftermarket parts? Any good solutions or opinions will help and will be greatly appreciated. Anyone else do the 2by4 thing out there? And if you care to know the reason behind my decision was 2005 flawless with leather heated and electric seats, bose 6dc and system, video entertainment package, sunroof, woodgrain, 82,400 miles, new tires and brakes all for $10,000! a deal to me.

05LE wrote:Hey I own a 2005 LE 2wd with VDC and hankook dynapro atm's. Basically the question I have is besides me being dumb and not getting a 4wd how can i help my off road successes via aftermarket parts? Any good solutions or opinions will help and will be greatly appreciated. Anyone else do the 2by4 thing out there? And if you care to know the reason behind my decision was 2005 flawless with leather heated and electric seats, bose 6dc and system, video entertainment package, sunroof, woodgrain, 82,400 miles, new tires and brakes all for $10,000! a deal to me.

My 2wd gets stuck on a wet rock...

I don't share your 2wd disadvantage. However, I can share some common tips for better off road traction.

1. Become intimate with your VDC system. It kicks in around 1500 RPMs. Try to get a feel for it's engagement curve. Keep your PF in 1st gear whenever possible to ensure you get the most from the VDC.

2. Disconnect you front and rear sway/stabilizer bars before hitting the trail. This will allow more suspension articulation. *I recommend using upgraded shocks if you do this. Your wheel travel will become much more active and could easily overheat the stock dampers or damage them with too much downward wheel travel. Also, don't drive on the street with your sway bars disconnected.

3. Get a "come-along". It's like a tow/recovery strap with a high-leverage manually operated winch type assembly incorporated at one end. It's no where near as good as a winch, but it will get you past shorter obstacles for a lot less money. I'm not sure where to buy one. Mine was gifted to me.

Hope these tips help. Get that PF dirty.

thanks for the advice! also is there a form of lift for a 2wd? i know most of this may seem pointless to most but just out of curiosity for basic ground clearance. the vehicle crawls through mud i would say about no deeper than 1 foot, other than that i wouldnt try much more terrain say rock or anything. mainly gravel and moderately soft grass, dirt , or sometimes mud is all im looking to save myself from or at least leviate some negative outcomes.

i just do this in my 2wd se, vdc off over drive off point in the direction of slosh you want to go and pin the gas to the floor and hope u dont get stuck. letting air out the tires help if your going through sand and other soft surfaces

ha yeah ive done that many times... sucks for the person behind you! took my mud flaps off for debris evacuation that has seemed to have less of a bog effect but does cause the rooster tail effect in turn. I really appreciate everyone taking interest! yall all seem like a swell group of people!