My 0.02 worth!
What makes someone a good wheeler? What makes someone good? What knowledge do good wheelers usually have? How much experience do they usually have?
I am curious, because I have never wheeled, ever, so I want to know how I can become a good wheeler. I know it takes time and dedication, and I aspire to become a good wheeler.
Thanks
-John
The best advice I can give you John is to go out and wheel your Jeep, learn what you both can do, as well as what you can't do. By that I mean what it can climb over and what it can't etc. It will take time to become one with your Jeep, to get a feel for everything your doing with it.
Me, I've been wheeling for just shy of 2 years now. Started with an old YJ and got pretty good with it and when it was time for a newer/better Jeep I got the TJ I have now and I love this Jeep. I have not found anything so far that it won't climb/ go over etc. But at the same time I am still learning this Jeep that I have had for 5 months now. I have seen people do obstacles that I won't try yet just because I don't know it well enough, know what I mean?
Find a 4 wheel drive club in your neck of the world and meet with them to see if you all get along and if you do spend time wheeling with them, it will be the single most important thing you can do. From them you will learn a wealth of information and tips as well as they can help you learn how to maintain your rig.
Hope my long winded 0.02 worth helps.