TreyJK

That's a good point. Same with hiking, hunting, or the sort.

Jeepstin12

yep! Unless you want to disappear. Technically, I break this rule weekly with my travels, but I figure if I come up missing, they can check my cc purchases for the week.

TreyJK

Ha that is a good way to track some people!

Sir Grumpy

Last weekend we came across a guy who went out alone while Jeeping in SW Colorado . He had managed to roll his jeep. Lucky for him there were some ATV riders who had just passed us. It took 2 Jeeps and some patience to right him. Turns out he was new to Off-roading and had run Black Bear several days before. Lucky for him that he didn't roll that day as there are very few places that you can roll and not die on that trail.

JJ Wheeler

OK newbie here, so I have been using 4 high for mild trails.
So it is recommended to use 4 low instead, even for trails that are not difficult ?
I could just use 2wd on some but it seems that shifting into 4 low every time there is a steep incline would be bother some....I just thought 4 high would get me through most obsticals but after reading your post I do not wish to over heat the tranny.
Thanks for the advise by the way.

TheDirtman

4 low will take the stress off the drivetrain and make it easier for you to make those climbs. When running groups most I have been with run in low.

Mark Doiron

It depends on the trail conditions and distance, as well as your tranny. Overheating with a manual tranny isn't an issue. Some with autos may see a hot oil warning, which is best avoided by running in 4-low. 2WD will give you better gas mileage. Beyond the financial issue, it could determine whether you can avoid running out of gas on long routes. But, you want to be in 4-low before you need it. Don't start an obstacle, then realize you need low gears to keep going. 4-low is also very useful going downhill to avoid using brakes too much. 2WD and 4-high may let you travel faster on especially good parts of the road. This may be especially true for Rubi's because of their lower transfer case gearing.

For me, non-Rubi with a manual, 2WD to save gas, extend range. 4-high if route permits faster speeds most of the time--less shifting than in low. 4-low at obstacles, down steep grades. I'm mostly into expedition/overland travel. If in a confined area with lots of obstacles, I stay in 4-low until through it.

JJ Wheeler

Cool, thanks guys.

calys003

No one mentioned when to use the lockers can we get some input on this

DannyMalkin

Lockers are only needed in extreme situations, almost never during normal trail riding. Extreme mud, rock crawling, etc. Another important point is that it will be harder to control and steer the vehicle with engaged lockers, so practice is key to effective use.

How it works video;
http://youtu.be/-dh0VQxprJA