07Rubi2dr

Hey everyone, So I just recently got myself a used 07 rubi 6spd, before this i had a dodge dakota that was an automatic. I took that offroad a bit but it was all easy with a auto. Now i'm looking to start offroading my rubi, but i'm still just getting used to the whole clutch/6spd etc. Basically is there anything i should know about (what to do, what not to do) with a 6spd? how much do you use the clutch etc? i dont want to burn my clutch first time out and stuff...how does the 6spd work in 4hi/lo.

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks all!

dpoelstra

try not to slip your clutch too much. You will want to on the more difficult obstacles, but put er in 4lo and let her crawl.

You will need to spend some time getting used to the stall point and how to feather the throttle to keep her running. If she stalls, you can start the engine in 4lo with out the clutch which is a really nice feature.

Go to a moderate trail and experiment. You will be suprised at the torque and what this Wrangeler will do, but to ge the most you will need to lear to work the throttle to keep from stalling. Try different things. My jeep has gone places that some said I could not go, and even I was surprised at the relative ease this thing goes where I tell her.

Take a day on the trail to practice and experiment and see what the limits are. Time well spent. Remember, many very experienced Jeepers swear by the manual, while others swear by the auto. Now that you have the manual, learn to love it, and learn to use it.

Good luck!

07Rubi2dr

This is what I'm worried about, at low speeds how do you avoid slipping the clutch? I know in 4lo it will crawl pretty much by itself, but what about in 4hi??

deanthemachine04

when you are crawling you shouldnt be in 4 hi anyway. i only use 4 hi on snowy roads or sand dunes. another thing NOT to do is shift while crossing water. you will suck water into the clutch and damage or destroy it. pick the gear you want to use the whole way through b4 entering the water!

Woods

Yeah, you don't want to slip the clutch at all. WayOfLife and WayOfLifette taught me this one.

The most difficult situation will be when you are in 4 lo and 1st gear. This would be where you're crawling over rocks. Generally you won't even need to give it gas. Just let the clutch out smoothly and let it crawl. Evey once in a while I find a spot like this that I have to give it gas, but it's surprising what you can roll over without any throttle at all. You'll even be able to hit the brakes hard on the down side of a rock without stalling the motor. Just take your time.

This is MUCH more difficult without the rubi transfer case though.

wayoflife

as mentioned, you should NOT be in 4HI if you're crawling on the rocks and you really DON'T need to use your clutch much at all and shouldn't need to especially if you have a rubicon. IF you need to use it, use it in conjunction to your hand brake as i've noted in the "manual on a steep grade" thread:

in all honestly, after wheeling a manual for a while, you might find it difficult to wheel in anything else.

jkkat

I have an 07 Rubicon down here in Everett, WA which is just above Seatlle and almost never use the clutch off-road in LO range when out wheelin around here. Being your in BC the wheelin is pretty close to here, just be prepaired to start buying skid plates and a winch to get your self from being high centered.

I would be more than willing to meet you at Walker Valley ORV park in Mount Vernon, WA. and go wheeling with ya.

07Rubi2dr

So if I use 4lo for crawling, when do i use 4hi? in mud?

07Rubi2dr

Thanks, I might take you up on that after I get more comfortable with my truck, if you are ever up this way let me know.

SASQUATCH

well theres a first, I've always preferred the manual and probably always will while realizing an auto may be easier I'm just used to the manual at this point. But have not seen many experienced wheelers admit what you just did

Then again I prefer 3-pedal 1/4 m racing Vs. an auto so it's in my blood I reckon .