Although this is somewhat a generic term, I'd say there are some very
specific things that make an "off-road vehicle".
1. Vehicle was designed and engineered to withstand the rigors of going off
the tarmac. This starts with the chassis, but includes the suspension,
engine (good low down torque), real wheels and tires, seats are high, lower
dash, vibration management has been addressed, etc.
2. Vehicle includes or gives room to add proper recovery points and
off-road accessories.
3. Vehicle offers significant cooling capacity to keep the engine cool even
at slow speeds.
4. Large capacity fuel tank so that time can be spent away from the road
without needed 10 jerry cans.
5. Vehicle offers some convenience when trying to work on it in the field.
6. Vehicle should be designed with good approach, departure, break over,
and tip angles.
7. Vehicle should allow for the addition of larger tires without cutting
metal.
8. Vehicle should include strong axles and drive train as well as a
low-range transfer case.
9. Carpeting should be removable for cleaning.
There are many others, but I wouldn't consider a vehicle without these
things a serious off-roader.
-Perrone
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-lro@Works.Team.Net [mailto:owner-lro@Works.Team.Net]On
> Behalf Of Jeff Bieler
> Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2001 10:21 AM
> To: lro@Works.Team.Net
> Subject: Re: LRO: Dodge front ends
>
>
> What qualifies a vehicle as a "real off-road vehicle"? What
> disqualifies one?
>
> That term gets thrown out a lot, but I don't think I've seen it
> definitively described.
>
> Happy Independence Day.
>
> - Jeff Bieler
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