4x4 off-road driving tips and tricks for beginners who are new to the sport of 4-wheeling, ironman 4x4, 4x4 accessories
Whether you're planning to buy a new 4WD vehicle, or you're ready to go 4wheeling or trail riding for the very first time but don't know where to begin, this is where you'll find the right offroad gear, how to maneuver your rig under a variety of conditions,
and tips for your first time off-road.
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Before you head off road, use the following checklists to make sure that your vehicle is up for the trip, your on-board toolbox is properly stocked with the right tools, you take along the right spare parts and basic first aid supplies & survival gear, and pack some optional accessories that could make the trip more fun.
Today's vehicles offer a number of different drive train systems designed to help out in slippery conditions. For example, a four-wheel drive vehicle may come equipped with "Full-time 4WD", "Part-time 4WD", or "Automatic 4WD".
Rock crawling
Rock crawling is a favorite past time of many wheelers, particularly in the West. Good rock crawling can be found in the mountainous areas of the east as well. Below are some driving tips for rock crawling.
Wham! Scrape! Crunch!
Sounds that make the typical mall crawler wince. Real rock crawling is not for the faint of heart. If you loathe these sounds, find a different place to wheel. If you’re good at it, you’ll hopefully keep these sounds to a minimum. First of all, nothing is a substitute for experience. As you gain experience, you also gain judgment, which is the key element in rock crawling. Also, knowing the capabilities of your truck before hand with regard to clearance and a general sense of know where your wheels are placed helps.
Again, this is best gained through experience.
