Here's a little off-road lesson learned the hard way: Engage the transfer case BEFORE you need it. :) Should solve quite a few 4WD difficulties.
On 5/25/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Since you used Jeep as an example, I must add that an expert in the newest > Jeeps with intelligent 4WD can go places an expert in an older Jeep could > never go. I've seen it done. The combination of a system that distributes > power to the wheels with the most traction, longer suspension travel, and > improved suspension geometry has made the Wrangler Rubicon far more capable > than any other Jeep ever built. > Paul > > > > Well, I can say from experience that experience and knowledge are worth at > > least > > as much as a winch to a 4x4'er. Where a tyro will get stuck with all that > > exotic > > traction control stuff an expert can often simply drive through in a stock > > flat-fender jeep. Until you have ridden with an expert you have no idea what > > difficult terrain a 4x4 can actually handle. > > > > Once again skill is worth twice as much as all the expensive toys. > > > > graywolf > > http://www.graywolfphoto.com > > "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" > > ----------------------------------- > > > > > > Doug Franklin wrote: > > > On Tue, 24 May 2005 21:21:58 -0600, William Robb wrote: > > > > > > > > >>I have a hunch that the people who learn by the old guard 4WD > > >>method don't get stuck or rolled as often as those that take off in > > >>something like my Titan 4x4 with no 4WD experience. > > > > > > > > > 4WD just means you get stuck farther off the road and have to pay more > > > to get towed out. :-) > > > > > > Kinda like more horsepower just means you hit the wall harder. ;-> > > > > > > TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > > Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.16 - Release Date: 5/24/2005 > > > > -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com -- "You have to hold the button down" -Arnold Newman
