Rig Ratings

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Rig ratings correlate directly to the 1 thru 5 ratings commonly used for trail ratings.
Each step builds on the last, requirements are accumulative.

Rated 1.0        
Smooth dirt roads
Stock 2wd / 4wd vehicle
Ground clearance not an issue
Pretty much any vehicle capable of driving on a dirt road

Rated 1.5
Roughly graded dirt roads / Forest roads
2wd / 4wd, 4wd is recommended for poor weather application (i.e. snow/rain).
Ground clearance not usually an issue
Good set of aggressive tires recommended for poor weather

Rated 2.0
Unimproved or rarely graded road
4wd suggested but not necessarily required
Extra ground clearance may be needed
Good set a aggressive tires recommended

Rated 2.5
Rarely maintained roads and light trails
4wd highly suggested
Extra ground clearance suggested
Driver may find extra care and a bit of driving experience useful.

Rated 3.0   
Trails in difficult terrain and washes
4wd Required
Good ground clearance and rock protection strongly recommended
31" Tires or larger
At least one Locker (or traction aid) helpful
Low gears suggested
Some driving skill required
Some chance of body damage and broken parts

Rated 3.5     
Trails in difficult terrain or rarely used, rocky washes
Lifted vehicle highly suggested
Skid plating of Vital Components recommended
Considerable driving skill and daring needed.

Rated 4.0       
Trail either never bladed or badly eroded, small waterfall and rock climbs possible
Might constitute a wash with "aggressive off camber angles" and "High Break over Angles"
Stock vehicles are in definitely jeopardy
4" or higher lift expected
Skid plating of Vital Components required
33" tires or larger with lockers recommended
Modifications for improved off-road performance
Winch Recommended
Top driving skills are a must

Rated 4.5     
Rock waterfalls, Boulder climbs and similar obstacles probable
Highly modified vehicle required.
Roll cage recommended
5" or higher lift recommended
35" or larger tires suggested
Front and rear lockers recommended
Winch recommended


Rated 5.0
Vertical climbs and high rock waterfalls probable
Extremely modified vehicles only
Roll Cage Required for open vehicles
35" and up tire size
Lots of articulation
Skid plating required
Front and rear lockers 
Winch a must
Recovery gear including upgraded axles, and spare parts with knowledge of trailside replacement.

 

 

 

 

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