rc007

I'm sure this topic is beaten to death at some point. What is better for Rock Crawling/off roading ? Auto or Manual.

Can someone point me to existing thread on this please.

medic_23387

Don't know of a thread on it but I'm sure there are some. I have a manual and love it. It's all personal preference I think. A auto is easier for sure on inclines. But first gear in a standard is lower. Transfer case has some to do with it also. If u have a rubi case 4:1 ratio you can just put it in 4 low and let off the clutch and go. If you do not touch the gas it will not die

rc007

How often you have to change your clutch?

medic_23387

Never so far. 62000 miles. Throwout bearing make a little noise sometimes after mud or deep water but it goes away

delsol5

I have an automatic, but I'd go stick every time. The only reason I got an automatic is bc it was a dealer demo that was a good price. I wish I had a stick tho.

ronjenx

Make do with whichever one you prefer. The Jeep will be used for other things most of the time, anyway.

mstrofpuppets

Manual here as well, its all I ever had. Auto is definitely easier but a manual is more fun once you get the hang of it IMO.....

Coosh

Its all preference, I used to drive an auto 4runner and now a stick jk. I personally feel like I have more control off road but its likely just a mental thing...

ninjamaster

I've been driving sports cars with 6 speeds for the last 7 years and got sick of it especially commuting in Cali. I'm loving this auto '12 Rubi! It's almost too easy to drive offroad but thats fine by me.

slimpickins

I had a manual TJ and loved in and now auto in a '12 JK and it is nice too. If you want to shift you can use the shifting feature of the auto just no clutch. I do that sometimes when I want to downshift quickly and pass or playing in sand to keep the RPM's up but I also have the 3.21 gears.