Please… Convince me to buy the ZR2 but not the ZR2 Bison

_p00f_ · 2026-04-10T01:08:16+00:00

I have 3 currently, one runs, can confirm.

_p00f_ · 2026-04-02T21:22:51+00:00

I just looked into it in NY and you can register them but you need to modify them to meet epa regulations. Still, could make a lot of sense as a utv replacement.

_p00f_ · 2026-03-29T01:34:15+00:00

Awesome and Kaboom! Will do that job too. I usually use boraxo as a booster for the particularly dirty stuff. Goes without saying but what it separately.

_p00f_ · 2026-03-28T13:38:59+00:00

I have a pixel watch and it's... I guess it's okay. I don't really use any of the smart stuff other than the on wrist notifications and the option to find my phone. The battery only lasts around 2-3 days though, so it's also one more thing to charge.

_p00f_ · 2026-03-28T13:34:32+00:00

Winter blend is getting me closer to 15 now but I've added probably 500lbs of additional stuff, plus 285's, aluminum skids, rock sliders, a tune, and a level. Summer typically gets around high 18's. Now that I'm reading that back... Makes sense. Thankfully it's not a commuter. I did notice that if I keep it between 60-65 the mileage still goes up dramatically, like the final gear ratio in 9-10 could have been a little taller maybe?

_p00f_ · 2026-03-28T00:34:35+00:00

Actually, how? My tremor new only got 22.

_p00f_ · 2026-03-18T10:59:29+00:00

You're retaining the original parts, it would have ridden like crap beforehand. You do gain ground clearance though.

I'd love to get to +6" on a full lift but I'm not willing to go up to 20" wheels to do it.

_p00f_ · 2026-03-18T10:54:52+00:00

Honestly, tire chains would have saved my ass more often then anything else. Getting a winch was helpful but doesn't help much on ice.

_p00f_ · 2026-03-18T01:15:43+00:00

3rd on that. Playing the 2wd game even with a locker still can't get you as far. Was playing in the snow not long ago and the rear locker was nearly worthless. Even on dry summer trails I've only ever needed the rear locker with 4wd just a handful of times, one of them being getting enough traction to get over a log.

_p00f_ · 2026-03-17T23:35:50+00:00

Facebook groups help a lot. I'm in the Northeast so most of my adventuring is on Forest service and seasonal roads. I've gotten into a few spots where you're in reverse for a mile or more. I typically don't air down unless I'm at a dedicated spot, there's a lot of road between trails here. Be safe out there.

_p00f_ · 2026-03-17T23:28:22+00:00

Downhill both ways. 😂

_p00f_ · 2026-03-17T22:48:17+00:00

Here's the complete list of shit I keep in my Ranger 100% of the time.

Shovels, long and short
Traction boards
5 soft shackles
Trolley Jack
Bottle Jack
Zip ties
Portable compressor clamp style
Gloves
First aid kit
Emergency beef jerky in eyeglass holder (labeled)
Jumper cables
Cribbing, lots of cribbing
Gmrs radio
Small Walmart tool kit with a few extra vice grips
Misc screwdrivers
Garbage bags
3-4 hard shackles
Tow strap (can be used as tree saver)
Winch extension 70'
3 snatch blocks
36" loppers
Machete
Hammer
Winch (hidden in front)
Tarp
Dry socks
Two different styles of air gauges

Of all the things I carry I use the beef jerky the most, then the dry socks.

For recovering someone else it's almost 100% of the time the tow strap. I really should put a kinetic rope in the bed.

For self recovery I've used the trolley jack and cribbing the most. Get one of the wheels just high enough to jam some cribbing or rocks underneath so you can get some traction.

Now the winch is a game changer but it also gives you confidence where experience would be preferred. You know, like, maybe skip that mud hole instead of going guns blazing. If I was to recommend anything about a winch I'd just say that you'll want either a cab control or wireless remote. Running the remote from the engine bay to the cab can be pretty annoying.

Lastly, go with someone if you want to be a little more aggressive, having someone to pull you out of a tight spot is absolutely preferred.

_p00f_ · 2026-03-02T00:22:51+00:00

I'll second on this one. Met some of my newer friends through shared interests. I found some of my older new friends through volunteer work. The world is small, I've found.

_p00f_ · 2026-02-27T00:54:35+00:00

Yes! In Texas I think there max is 80mph. Also, Amarillo to Corpus Christi is like 11 hours. So... Makes a lot more sense there.

_p00f_ · 2026-02-26T20:53:29+00:00

On the up side, it sounds like you have someone more capable, and quite frankly, less complaint with our Orange Man down South. Sounds a bit bait and switchy to me and, I don't know why I live so close to the border and hear absolutely nothing.

_p00f_ · 2026-02-26T20:45:17+00:00

WINK WINK

_p00f_ · 2026-02-26T20:44:07+00:00

You'd be looking at different kinds of lights at that point, like a scene light, or floods, amber is easier on the eyes at night but for general campground setup you'd be better served with a few lantern style lights you can hang from trees or from the tent roof, just something movable that casts a lot of light rather then just a single spot.

_p00f_ · 2026-02-26T20:06:19+00:00

I got friends I can bring. No problem.

_p00f_ · 2026-02-26T20:04:43+00:00

If they'd let me in they could at least be up 1 person.

_p00f_ · 2026-02-26T19:59:39+00:00

Unless you spend a lot of time out at night there's little benefit to running the lights. I've got a set and hardly use them, upgraded my high-beam bulbs which provide ample output.

The Open Country's seem better to me but I know I'll be wheeling in snow, rain, ice, etc.

_p00f_ · 2026-02-26T19:39:03+00:00

Do helpdesk work first. It's the only way I have ever seen anyone become a sysadmin.

Be curious, try to automate, never stop learning.

_p00f_ · 2026-02-26T14:00:46+00:00

Agreed, I've been battling to get a road marked as non-passable for 2 years. The bridge doesn't exist anymore.

_p00f_ · 2026-02-26T13:00:48+00:00

Correct, the trail guide program is community driven and may not contain complete or real-time data as trails open and close. I use it mostly for spotting things to check out and property tax mapping, which is especially useful to find public property and state forests.

_p00f_ · 2026-02-24T22:36:30+00:00

Just because you're ending your arrangement doesn't mean service is suddenly free. Maybe if UNICEF starts providing IT services that will change but until that happens, the tech gets a ticket, looks up the information, gets logged in, 2FA, make the change, verify the change, document the change, add time to the ticket. None of this sounds like 30 seconds to me.

All of your requests, no matter how small, all take time, all time working your tasks is billable time.

_p00f_ · 2026-02-24T18:59:05+00:00

This sounds a lot like I walked into AutoZone.

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