Bonus tip: Foot brake locker- if you don't have a locker and find a tire starting to spin, gradually apply brakes while simultaneously adding throttle to maintain engine speed.. The added brake drag on the spinning tire may be enough to get through the obstacle.
US military (smart) unimog trick exactly, when both LSDiffs need some extra help to lock. You need quality LSD's front n back and some smarts for using the best traction and outcomes of most diff types... Save some serious time n money from driveline breaks.
One tip I learned out of necessity was that slow traction and braking can cause faster sideways slippage in some circumstances. When I was on a slope with a drop off to the passenger side. I had to stop and go back and it was wet. The vehicle, a Landcruiser, was very slowly slipping towards the drop off while I was stopped. I realised I couldn't reverse under slow power as this would have just allowed the vehicle to continue to slip sideways more quickly. I just had to freewheel it straight down the slope to prevent any further side slip and do a sharp lefty through the gate. Phew! made it. So what's the tip? That using traction and brakes can cause faster sideways slippage compared to the direction you wish to go in, in some circumstances.
G.Day Mate's, Love the 4x4 driving tips even if your an old Dog like your never to old to learn, the one about walking the hill first I will put into practice, Love em all keep em coming, Cheers.
Good day sir. Just going to throw some stuff in as we go, so somethings might get tossed in before you address them so I'll apologize in advance for any redundancies , Thumbs out side the steering wheel is a good idea all around. When air bags ( some larger than others ) deploy they can strike the forearms with enough force to actually break your thumbs when you grip the stirring wheel. Awesome vid. I always have a come along and long heavy rope. Never had a heavy enough truck to require a heavy winch. Keep the vid coming. Thank you.
Take a mate who is a good spotter ! I just did Mt Cole vic telegrapgh track in a y62 no mods no winch no chicken tracks.. ! All good spotters commands and it loved it !
Interesting little thing about traction... is having the wisdom/skill/guts in keeping an all wheels line that keeps your vehicle weight balanced as best possible on all 4 wheels, (sometimes needs spotters) with just enough (pedal) momentum to get over and a little more to carry the vehicle through/over the low traction parts of the track ie, wisdom+balance/momentum=traction
In regards to steering hand placement I've grown to appreciate the design of my Jeep steering wheel; it's open from 8 to 4 instead of 9 to 3. My racing instinct is to thumb the wheel at 9oclock (or 3oclock for RHDrivers) but I always remember to keep my thumbs out in the Jeep. 👍
FYI the advent of power steering has eliminated broken thumbs. you will 100% break a tie rod before your thumbs. awesome information tho and im def going to use these.
How about some advice on electronic traction aids, such as traction control and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). When you do keep them operational and when should you disable them?
I only know from heavy vehicle experience but when wheels start to spin in mud you have to turn off traction control as it applies braking to the spinning wheel and saps power.
Always disable traction and stability control off-roading. The moment your wheels slip you lose all guts which can be seriously dangerous if you're climbing, or mean the difference between getting bogged on the dry patch of sand or gliding over it.
Some traction control is better than others so it all depends but as everyone been saying it will drop engine power to apply brake to the wheel without traction so can be a hindrance rather than an aid, twin diff locks will always trump it when you need them. Stability control yeah keep that off when you leave the bitumen lol
If you're new to it dont get a car and go out and mod it like crazy, you cant get too far into troubke with average tyres etc but with good tryes, scruba rails and a locker you can quickly find yourself in very dangerous situations if that makes sense
greetings from Florence Italy good evening I ask you a legitimate question if it is possible that you will be able to give me the right answer! (good morning can you tell me why many owners of 4x4 par time vehicles are called 4wd low in English! wet asphalt when it rains they insert the 4x4 hi the fast 4x4 since many 4x4 vehicles don't have a center differential??)
G'day! We typically don't use high range 4WD on hard surfaces as it will bind up the transfer case - unless the vehicle has a centre differential that you can use while unlocked. For a part time 4WD - on the road, we will use 2WD, then off road high speed (like beach driving or desert tracks / roads) we would typically use High Range 4WD. Steep, difficult or slippery terrain like mud or rocks we would use low range 4WD. Some vehicles like the Toyota Prado do have the centre differential and you're able to drive in All-wheel-drive (with centre differential NOT locked, for on road) then you can select high range 4WD which will lock the centre differential. Hopefully that helps! Cheers, Cahn
Bonus tip: Foot brake locker- if you don't have a locker and find a tire starting to spin, gradually apply brakes while simultaneously adding throttle to maintain engine speed.. The added brake drag on the spinning tire may be enough to get through the obstacle.
99Yota Also hand brake on some vehicles can do same on rear axle
US military (smart) unimog trick exactly, when both LSDiffs need some extra help to lock. You need quality LSD's front n back and some smarts for using the best traction and outcomes of most diff types... Save some serious time n money from driveline breaks.
Top tip! Cheers for sharing mate!
@@4wdsupacentreAu 20psi isn't letting your tyres down.
Try 8psi the difference is huge
One tip I learned out of necessity was that slow traction and braking can cause faster sideways slippage in some circumstances. When I was on a slope with a drop off to the passenger side. I had to stop and go back and it was wet. The vehicle, a Landcruiser, was very slowly slipping towards the drop off while I was stopped.
I realised I couldn't reverse under slow power as this would have just allowed the vehicle to continue to slip sideways more quickly. I just had to freewheel it straight down the slope to prevent any further side slip and do a sharp lefty through the gate. Phew! made it. So what's the tip? That using traction and brakes can cause faster sideways slippage compared to the direction you wish to go in, in some circumstances.
Good to see you are still on the scene Brenno keep up the good work cheers!
Great video for a beginner like me. Taking time to deflate tyres makes such a big difference to traction and control. Thanks for the tips!
G.Day Mate's, Love the 4x4 driving tips even if your an old Dog like your never to old to learn, the one about walking the hill first I will put into practice, Love em all keep em coming, Cheers.
Mate you're an absolute legend
Good day sir. Just going to throw some stuff in as we go, so somethings might get tossed in before you address them so I'll apologize in advance for any redundancies , Thumbs out side the steering wheel is a good idea all around. When air bags ( some larger than others ) deploy they can strike the forearms with enough force to actually break your thumbs when you grip the stirring wheel. Awesome vid. I always have a come along and long heavy rope. Never had a heavy enough truck to require a heavy winch. Keep the vid coming. Thank you.
Good info.
Great tips and leaves your vehicle and track in top condition.
Thanks 👍
Take a mate who is a good spotter ! I just did Mt Cole vic telegrapgh track in a y62 no mods no winch no chicken tracks.. ! All good spotters commands and it loved it !
Interesting little thing about traction... is having the wisdom/skill/guts in keeping an all wheels line that keeps your vehicle weight balanced as best possible on all 4 wheels, (sometimes needs spotters) with just enough (pedal) momentum to get over and a little more to carry the vehicle through/over the low traction parts of the track ie, wisdom+balance/momentum=traction
In regards to steering hand placement I've grown to appreciate the design of my Jeep steering wheel; it's open from 8 to 4 instead of 9 to 3. My racing instinct is to thumb the wheel at 9oclock (or 3oclock for RHDrivers) but I always remember to keep my thumbs out in the Jeep. 👍
Good sound tips, cheers
No problem 👍
FYI the advent of power steering has eliminated broken thumbs. you will 100% break a tie rod before your thumbs. awesome information tho and im def going to use these.
Tip number 11. WOT.. wide open throttle
Newnes plateu, great place for 4wd practice! As well as the real deal.
Great to see you mentioned keeping thumbs out of the wheel; I learnt the hard way, many years ago and it HURTS.
Learnt that from a video with Bear Grylls video
The more it hurts
the longer you remember ...
Not so much with power steering .?
How about some advice on electronic traction aids, such as traction control and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). When you do keep them operational and when should you disable them?
I only know from heavy vehicle experience but when wheels start to spin in mud you have to turn off traction control as it applies braking to the spinning wheel and saps power.
Always disable traction and stability control off-roading. The moment your wheels slip you lose all guts which can be seriously dangerous if you're climbing, or mean the difference between getting bogged on the dry patch of sand or gliding over it.
Turn it off on sand also
Some traction control is better than others so it all depends but as everyone been saying it will drop engine power to apply brake to the wheel without traction so can be a hindrance rather than an aid, twin diff locks will always trump it when you need them. Stability control yeah keep that off when you leave the bitumen lol
When did you leave 4x4 action
Where is this filmed
The best tip I learnt from youtube is wearing sleeveless shirt, drive your 4wd into a mud, then snatch your mate hastily until it rolls
How do you find the New Mugs? are they Spill Proof?
Thay are spill proof mate. Check them out here: www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/kings-410ml-travel-mug-stainless-steel-non-spill-bpa-free.html
Cheers, Chad
The biggest trick is to just say "sEnD iT BrUh"
Lol comment was made by a patrol owner
Looks like ND lease rd
G’Day
4WD Supacentre, 4WD Action and Kings are all owned by the same bloke.
cromulentparty what gave it away?
Quick, alert the media!
If you're new to it dont get a car and go out and mod it like crazy, you cant get too far into troubke with average tyres etc but with good tryes, scruba rails and a locker you can quickly find yourself in very dangerous situations if that makes sense
D-max is one of the best workhorses & one of the must dependable man.. come on..
greetings from Florence Italy good evening I ask you a legitimate question if it is possible that you will be able to give me the right answer! (good morning can you tell me why many owners of 4x4 par time vehicles are called 4wd low in English! wet asphalt when it rains they insert the 4x4 hi the fast 4x4 since many 4x4 vehicles don't have a center differential??)
G'day!
We typically don't use high range 4WD on hard surfaces as it will bind up the transfer case - unless the vehicle has a centre differential that you can use while unlocked.
For a part time 4WD - on the road, we will use 2WD, then off road high speed (like beach driving or desert tracks / roads) we would typically use High Range 4WD. Steep, difficult or slippery terrain like mud or rocks we would use low range 4WD.
Some vehicles like the Toyota Prado do have the centre differential and you're able to drive in All-wheel-drive (with centre differential NOT locked, for on road) then you can select high range 4WD which will lock the centre differential.
Hopefully that helps!
Cheers,
Cahn
No lockers?
lockers on a stock vehicle will get you further than lift alone.
A lift keeps all your mechanical stuff higher up thow
@@lukedontknow9283 irrelevant once you start lifting wheels.
Who were you in past life? 🤣
Good tips to protect your vehicle *and* the tracks.
For the love of GOD do *NOT* throw rocks and logs in a bog hole to "make it easier."
@Slippery Pineapple because it creates unexpected obstacles that can cause damage and hazards to others' vehicles when they try to drive through it.
My tip is don’t take four wheeler trails in your giant suv. You will hit a tree and you will be very sad about the dent in your passenger door
🇵🇬🇵🇬,,,
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Im guessing he had hair in his past life