I heard recently that when traversing some serious mud, one should use 4 lo and keep it in 2nd gear.
That got me thinking that maybe some of the more hardcore off-road guys on here might be able to give some advice to the noobs about what gears to use and when.
What gears do you use off-roading
Moderator: volvite
I'm definately not a hardcore off roader, but I've started to use the manual shift modes (in a previous truck as well) to help me from getting stuck.
Here are a few things that have worked for me in the past:
1. Semi-Deep Mud: 4 Lo - 2nd Gear (just learned about this one)
2. Up a steady incline on a rocky fire road: 4 HI - 3rd Gear (you could just keep it in the Auto Trans Mode and let it shift higher, but I found that the higher rpm produced a little more torque in 3rd gear)
3. Steep downhill: 4 Lo - 1st Gear - Brakes (HDC if you have it)
4. Slipery Incline: 4 Hi - 4th Gear (Need a little speed, but that could vary depending on tire tread)
Here are a few things that have worked for me in the past:
1. Semi-Deep Mud: 4 Lo - 2nd Gear (just learned about this one)
2. Up a steady incline on a rocky fire road: 4 HI - 3rd Gear (you could just keep it in the Auto Trans Mode and let it shift higher, but I found that the higher rpm produced a little more torque in 3rd gear)
3. Steep downhill: 4 Lo - 1st Gear - Brakes (HDC if you have it)
4. Slipery Incline: 4 Hi - 4th Gear (Need a little speed, but that could vary depending on tire tread)
what gear
thats generally right what was mentioned above. also check tyre pressures. for steep rocky uphill try lowering to 24-26psi. sand down to 8psi. i carry a manual winch and a snatch strap if i get stuck and a small air compressor for when i hit the sealed roads. i try to stay away from mud if at all possible. not being a woose just like to keep clean
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